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Oct. 7, 2010
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Lottery Director Wins Industry Award
Jay Finks, marketing director for the Oklahoma Lottery Commission, was award the Powers Award for Excellence in Marketing during the 2010 North American State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Powers Awards are presented in recognition of lottery and vendor employees who have made significant contributions to their lotteries by virtue of exceptional job performance.
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Sept. 27, 2010
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Guthrie Man Claims $200K Prize!
Charles Anderson of Guthrie has claimed the winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 from the Sept. 22 drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at Lakeview Grocery, 7803 S. Sooner in Guthrie. Anderson said he always purchases his tickets from Lakeview Grocery, because it is convenient and he has known the owner for years.
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Sept. 24, 2010
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Lawton Couple Claims $1M Prize!
Elvin and Jacqueline Vinson of Lawton have claimed the winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1,000,000. This is Oklahoma Lottery’s first $1,000,000 winner since the matrix change for Mega Millions went into effect on Sept. 14, 2010.
Elvin purchased the winning ticket at Stripes, 4001 NW Cache Road, in Lawton. Their winning numbers were selected through the Easy Pick option.
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Sept. 23, 2010
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The Oklahoma Lottery Seeks $1M and $200K Winners!
The Oklahoma Lottery is looking for the owners of a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1,000,000 and a winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000.
The Mega Millions ticket from Tuesday’s drawing was purchased at Stripes, 4001 NW Cache Road, in Lawton. The winning Powerball ticket from last night’s drawing was sold at Lakeview Grocery, 7803 S. Sooner, in Guthrie
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Sept. 21, 2010
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The Oklahoma Lottery seeks millionaire!
The Oklahoma Lottery is looking for the owner of a winning ticket from yesterday’s Mega Millions drawing worth $1,000,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Stripes located at 4001 NW Cache Road in Lawton.
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Sept. 14, 2010
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Mega Changes to Mega Millions Begins TODAY!
New Way to Win $1M
A Mega Millions game change may mean more Oklahoma millionaires. Beginning today, if you purchase a Mega Millions ticket with the Megaplier and you match the five white balls, you automatically win $1,000,000!
The Match 5 Prize (5+0), previously at $250,000, now is fixed at a minimum of 4X—increasing the prize to $1M
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July 30, 2010
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Lottery Dollars Help Support Colleges and Universities Across State
The Oklahoma Education Lottery has raised more than $350M for Oklahoma education.
The Oklahoma Education Lottery Act, passed in November 2004, designates the net proceeds of all Lottery games for educational improvements and enhancements statewide. The funds benefit all levels of education from Pre-K to higher education. |
July 19, 2010
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Oklahoma Education Lottery Reaches $1 Billion in Ticket Sales
The Oklahoma Education Lottery marks $1 billion in ticket sales and has generated more than $350 million for Oklahoma education since its launch in 2005.
Because the Lottery achieved higher sales than previously projected for fiscal year 2010, the profit transfer to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund (OELTF) for the year ending June 30, exceeds the amount appropriated by the legislature by $6 million.
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May 25, 2010
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$1M Mega Millions Ticket Claimed by Oklahoma City Resident!
Jackie Ruff of Oklahoma City is the Oklahoma Lottery’s first Mega Millions millionaire! Today she was honored at a celebration where she bought the winning ticket—the Buy for Less at 3501 NW Expressway.
“I’m in shock and just feel so blessed to have won,” said Ruff. “I never thought I would be able to retire. I just assumed I would have to work forever but now I can start planning for retirement.”
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May 12, 2010
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$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Oklahoma City!
The Oklahoma Lottery is seeking the owner of a Mega Millions ticket worth $1M from last night’s drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Buy for Less at 3501 NW Expressway.
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April 26, 2010
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Oklahoma Couple Claims $1M Powerball Ticket!
Roy and Jennifer Greenwood of Cache are Oklahoma’s newest millionaire’s. The couple claimed the winning Powerball ticket with Power Play worth $1M from Saturday’s drawing. The ticket was purchased at Gas Mart, 1 SE H Ave., in Cache.
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March 26, 2010
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Bixby Resident Wins Top Prize of $17,000 Playing Winning 7s Scratcher
Keith Roller of Bixby was happy when he thought he had won $1,700. Now imagine his excitement when he realized he had won 10x that amount. Playing the Oklahoma Lottery’s Winning 7s Scratcher, Roller won the top prize of $17,000!
Roller purchased his winning ticket at Fox Mart, 16907 S. Memorial Drive, in Bixby.
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March 17, 2010
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Million Dollar Ticket Claimed by Collinsville Couple!
Marta and David Thirion of Collinsville have claimed the winning Powerball ticket worth $1M. The couple purchased the winning ticket at QuikTrip #42, 9600 N. Garnett Road, in Owasso.
Marta, who plays the Lottery weekly, learned of her win during the early morning hours on March 14.
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February 10, 2010
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Claremore Man Claims $250,000 Mega Millions Ticket!
Jeffery Haff of Claremore has claimed a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000! This is the first Mega Millions win in Oklahoma to hit five of five white balls just missing the mega ball number. He bought his winning ticket from Kum & Go #840 at 1100 N. Lynn Riggs in Claremore.
Haff saw the winning numbers on the news this morning and then checked the Oklahoma Lottery website. He had received his winning numbers through Quick Pick. When he realized he had won, he started shouting.
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February 8, 2010
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Okahoma Lottery Seeks First Big Mega Millions Winner
The Oklahoma Lottery is seeking its first big winner from Mega Millions since the new multi-state game launched in Oklahoma a week ago. A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $40,000 was sold at Wes-T-Go #14 at 1199 NE 12th Street in Guymon.
The winning numbers from last Friday night’s drawing are 10, 20, 45, 51 and 53. The Mega Ball number is 41 and the Megaplier is 4.
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February 4, 2010
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Monkey Island Resident Wins $10,000 Playing Powerball
Victor Febler, a resident of Monkey Island, Okla., won $10,000 playing Powerball.
Febler bought his winning ticket at Littlefield Country Corner, 559991 E. Highway 85A, in Monkey Island. He received his winning numbers through Quick Pick. |
February 4, 2010
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Hominy Resident Wins $30,000 Playing Powerball with Power Play
Lisa Brixie of Hominy doesn’t play the Oklahoma Lottery often, but when she does—it pays off! She recently won $30,000 playing Powerball with Power Play.
Brixie purchased her winning Powerball ticket at Total Stop, 501 E. 1st Street, in Hominy. For only $1 more she purchased Power Play, which tripled her original $10,000 win. She received her winning numbers via Quick Pick.
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February 4, 2010
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Guymon Woman Wins $25,000 Playing Oklahoma Lottery Scratcher
Sandra Miller’s nickname is “Lottery Queen.” A title this Guymon resident is even more worthy of now that she’s won the top prize of $25,000 playing the Oklahoma Lottery’s World Poker Tour Scratcher.
Miller purchased her winning ticket at her usual place, Dizzy B’s Corner Mart at 1105 N. Main in Guymon.
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January 31, 2010
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Mega Millions Sales Begin Sunday, January 31, 2010
Oklahomans will soon have more ways to win with jackpot drawings four days a week, instead of two. On Sunday, January 31, the Oklahoma Lottery will launch Mega Millions, a multi-state lottery game with jackpots beginning at $12 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays and Powerball drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Powerball jackpots begin at $20 million. |
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$32M Powerball Prize is Claimed
The Oklahoma Lottery announced the $32 million winning Powerball ticket, from Nov. 21, 2009, has been claimed. The End of the Rainbow Trust has come forward as the beneficiary, with Richard Craig, serving as the trustee. Craig is an attorney with the law firm of McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City.
The End of the Rainbow Trust requested the lump-sum payment option and will receive $11.8M after taxes.
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Big Cabin Couple Win $12,000!
A $2 Oklahoma Lottery Scratcher brought more than entertainment to Calvin and June Ray—it brought cash. In an instant, the Big Cabin couple won $12,000.
Calvin and June play the lottery about once a week and purchased their winning ticket at the Jiffy Mart at 720 Walnut Street in Chelsea. Surprised by the amount, the scratcher’s top prize, they had the retailer check the ticket to make sure it was correct. |
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$6.7M Hot Lotto Prize is Claimed
The Oklahoma Lottery announces the winning Hot Lotto ticket, from Nov. 7, 2009, worth $6.7M has been claimed. The JJ Trust has come forward as the beneficiary represented by Dawn D. Hallman of the law firm Hallman & Associates, P.C. in Norman, Okla.
The JJ Trust requested the lump-sum payment option and received approximately $3 million after taxes. The winning jackpot ticket was sold at Homeland, 1100 West Main Street, in Norman. |
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