Powerball player misses $220 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big
A Powerball player in Washington won $50,000, just missing the $220 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket ...
Have one hour to spare to save 4 kids' lives? Blood drive to benefit Children's Hospital
The drives will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and appointments are required to donate. You can schedule an appointment at www.bostonchildrens.org/halfpints or call 617-355-6677. When scheduling ...
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 15. Did anyone win $303 million jackpot?
The jackpot was last won on Dec. 7 when a New York lottery player won a $256 million Powerball jackpot. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $113 million with a cash option of $49.2 million, ...
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Woman scratches $10 lottery — then shows husband prize. ‘Is this what I think it is?’
Lottery officials said the two claimed the ... Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate ...
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Billion-dollar payout may not be so mega for Maryland lottery winners
Maryland, along with Washington, D.C. and New York, has one of the highest state tax rates in the country. All lottery winners first face a 24% federal tax. After that, lucky Maryland residents ...
The Olympian29d
Man checks forgotten lottery tickets from road trip. Turns out he’s a big winner in WA
A lottery player nearly spit out his coffee ... Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate ...
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Emmanuel Bailey: From Humble Beginnings To the First Black Lottery Operator
In a city that attracts millions of people worldwide, Emmanuel Bailey’s success story began in Washington, DC. Starting from humble beginnings—he grew up with a single mother and moved from ...