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.
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
Another Lottery
Joins Amber Alert Network MAINE, USA (December 15, 2005) --
The state's Amber Alert network will soon begin using the state lotterys
1,400 online terminals in addition to ........................Subscribers State Lottery and Mall Team-Up for November
Promotions MAINE, USA (October 30, 2005) -- The Maine State
Lottery & The Maine Mall are teaming up during November & December to
bring you ...........................Subscribers Maine Hopes New Games Will Boost Revenue
MAINE, USA (August 26, 2005) -- Maine Lottery officials hope two lottery
game changes will help boost revenues in the coming
months..................................Subscribers Penn National Gaming Secures Operators License in
Maine MAINE (August 19, 2005) -- Penn National Gaming, Inc.
announced that the Maine Gambling Control Board unanimously approved a
.........................Subscribers Maine State Lottery Celebrates Powerballs First
Anniversary! MAINE, USA (July 29, 2005) -- Maine State
Lottery Director, Dan Gwadosky reminds Mainers of celebration plans for
Powerballs 1st anniversary...........................Subscribers One Year on and Powerball is Looking Good in
Maine AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (July 23, 2005) A year ago
Maine joined the Powerball Bloc, and at the
time state officials predicted .........................Subscribers New "Tri-state Triple Play" Will Replace "Heads or
Tails"! MAINE, USA (May 23, 2005) -- On Sunday, June 26,
2005, a new on-line game called "Tri-State Triple Play" will replace
"Heads or Tails"......................Subscribers Maine State Lottery to Release New $10.00
ticket! MAINE, USA (May 16, 2005) -- The Maine State
Lottery will be releasing a new $10.00 $1,000,000 Hold'em Poker instant game on
June 1, 2005. Lucky players could win.........................Read the full story at: Vol.31 No.8
Panel Offers Alternative Budget Solution to
Lottery Sell-Off AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (March 16, 2005) -- A
bipartisan working group of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee has
unanimously endorsed an .......................Subscribers
Lottery Proposal Suffers Further
Setbacks AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February 24, 2005) --
Legislative support continues to erode for Governor John Baldacci's plan to
help balance the state budget by selling future
lottery......................Subscribers Lottery Securitization Plan Threatened
MAINE (February 23, 2005) -- Governor John Baldaccis scheme to sell
$400 million of the state lotterys revenues to an investor for $250
million now, paying out ......................Subscribers Finance Official Backs Governor's Controversial Lottery
Plan AUGUSTA, Maine (January 15, 2005) -- It was reported
that the commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial
Services, has defended the governor's proposal to borrow money against future
lottery revenues..........................Subscribers Maine Legislators Voice Concern with Governor's Lottery
Plan MAINE, USA (January 10, 2005) --As reported today
State Senator Christine Savage said she has concerns with the Governor's plan
to sell off the next ................Subscribers 
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