Winning online contests and lottery

A Welsh man who won a $2.6 million lottery jackpot has returned to his job at McDonald’s because he missed his co-workers.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Lottery Commission says new gaming options must be considered if it is to meet revenue goals set by the governor and lawmakers.

Lottery winner Luke Pittard has swapped slow living for fast food and gone back to work at McDonald’s.

So just how many winners go back to work? 34% of lottery millionaires choose to carry on working with around half that number 53% remaining full time. 

Associated Press - March 24, 2008 12:55 PM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Lottery Commission says new gaming options must be considered if it is to meet revenue goals set by the…

China has launched an Olympic-themed lottery with prizes of up to 5 million yuan ($709,000), local media reported.

The Rhea County Commission stepped into the debate on how to spend excess Tennessee lottery funds Tuesday, approving a resolution calling on the Tennessee General Assembly to use some of the money for kindergarten-through-12th grade school construction.

CONCORD, N.H. — The state may need to consider new gambling options to meet its revenue goals, lottery officials said Monday. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission said that the state is facing increased competition from its neighbors.

BRAINTREE (AP) — Massachusetts lottery officials say they are “thrilled” with sales of the “Billion Dollar Blockbuster” scratch ticket, which so far have surpassed a half billion dollars.

AUGUSTA, Maine - State lottery director Dan Gwadosky says the lottery is seeking to increase revenue and change its mix of games and is using studies and focus groups to figure out what games Mainers would play and why.