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The Maine State Lottery is proud of its
commitment to providing the citizens of Maine with fun and exciting
entertainment. Over the past 25 years, the Maine State Lottery has transferred
more than $500 million to the state's General Fund.
State-Wide
Lottery Ticket Sales in Decline ELLSWORTH, Maine (January
29, 2009) -- The lure of striking it rich with a lucky lottery ticket has lost
its luster in Maine over the past 18 months..................Subscribers
Maine Gambling Revenues Take A
Hit During Downturn AUGUSTA, Maine (January 21, 2009)
As the gambling industry takes a hit during the recession, so are Maines
tax collections from lottery games and casino gambling.................Subscribers. Sales of Maine Lottery Tickets
Decline Amid Recession PORTLAND, Maine (January 6, 2009) --
The recession appears to be taking a bite out of Maine lottery revenues,
according to a local media report...............Subscribers
Maine Gambling Revenues Take A Hit PORTLAND,
Maine (October 30, 2008) According to local media reports proceeds from
Maine gambling have taken a nosedive, prompting members of a state budget
forecasting committee to scale back anticipated revenues by
millions.............Subscribers Lotto Sales Fall Short of
Goal MAINE, USA (September 23, 2008) -- Lottery sales show a
$90- thousand shortfall for the last two months. 72% of the revenue from
lottery sales is from..................Subscribers The Maine Lottery Surpasses $2
Billion in Prizes Paid Out! AUGUSTA, Maine (September 11,
2008) - Maine State Lottery officials announced today that on Monday morning of
this week the Lottery surpassed a total of $2 billion in prizes paid out to
players since its inception.................Subscribers State Lottery Sales Unhurt by
Ailing Economy AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (July 24, 2008) -- High
fuel prices apparently have not put a damper on state lottery ticket sales,
with the lottery reporting it will end the fiscal year $600,000 over
budget.............Subscribers Lottery Commission Considers
Reducing Retailers Remuneration AUGUSTA, Maine, USA
(April 16, 2008) -- The stores that sell Maine Instant Lottery tickets are
still worried about getting a pay cut...........Subscribers Maine Seeking To Expand State's Lottery Options
AUGUSTA, Maine (March 24, 2008) Maine State Lottery Director
Dan Gwadosky has been reported by
Local news sources as saying the lottery is seeking to increase revenue and
change its mix of games.....................Subscribers State Lottery Considering Reducing Agents Commission on Scratch
Tickets AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February 22, 2008) -- The
Maine State Lottery is reportedly considering reducing the commission its pays
retailers selling lottery tickets................Subscribers
Lottery
Subscription Holders Now Have Another Way To Win!!! MAINE,
USA (November 30, 2007) -- Now theres another great reason to subscribe
to Powerball and Megabucks! As a subscriber, you will
automatically be entered into a bonus prize drawing every month that your
subscription is active...............Subscribers Maine's First Lottery Director Dead at 75
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (May 24, 2007) -- Christo Anton, who served during the
1970s as the first director of the Maine State Lottery, died at his home on
Tuesday at the age of 75............................Subscribers Player Sues State For Alleged Conspiracy To Defraud Him Of
Lottery Prize MAINE, USA (January 3, 2007) -- Craig Brown
filed a lawsuit on December 27, in Knox County Superior Court, against the
Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery
Operations.........................Subscribers
2005 Record
Year for Lottery Winnings! AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February
24, 2006) --- Maine State Lottery officials announced today that 2005 was a
record setting year for prize winners......................Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.9

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