T&T Lotto
Rolls to $11.8 Million PORT-of-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago
(October 27 2008) -- Lotto Plus is on a roll and this Wednesdays jackpot
now stands at an estimated $11.8 million! No one chose the numbers drawn on
Saturday night: 10, 17, 21, 31, 33 and Powerball 10.................Subscribers
Lotto Fever Grips
T&T PORT-of-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (October 26,
2008) -- The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) sales were up
significantly as Lotto fever grips T&T nationals. With the jackpot for last
nights million-dollar Draw 762 easing into double digits, the outlay by
players hoping to get their lucky break, reached frenzied
proportions............Subscribers
National Lotteries Control
Board Awaits Budget Clarification TRINIDAD and TOBAGO
(September 29 2008) -- Top National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) executives
are reported to be confused about the directions for the State enterprise
announced in the 2008-2009 national budget..............Subscribers Lottery Vendors Disappointed Over Plans to Phase Out Inaugural
Game TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (February 27 2008)
According to a published report several National Lottery Classic vendors
yesterday expressed sadness, disappointment and even anger over plans to phase
out the game which has been in existence for almost 40 years.............Subscribers National Lottery Classic Is Going Out With A
Bang TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (February 26 2008) -- One of
Trinidad and Tobagos most popular games, the National Lottery
Classic, will have its last draw on March 8 with promises by the
National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) of a new beginning with
fabulous new opportunities..................Subscribers
Judge Orders
Man to Repay Money to National Lotteries Control Board
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (December 8, 2007) -- A man who scammed the National
Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) out of over $6,000 was released on bond
yesterday and ordered to repay the stolen money.............Subscribers Lottery Classic to be Discontinued - Report
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (August 12 2007) -- Moves are being made
to phase out the National Lotteries Control Boards (NLCBs) Lottery
Classic by as early as October this year...................Subscribers Court Highly Critical of National Lotteries Board Chairman's
Role in Promotion and Appointment Case TRINIDAD and TOBAGO
(August 3rd 2007) Justice James Aboud has handed down a 56-page judgment
in a matter filed by Devant Maharaj against the Statutory Authorities Service
Commission..........................Subscribers On-Again, Off-Again Lottery Games TRINIDAD
and TOBAGO (July 26 2007) According to a local media source Prime
Minister Patrick Manning last evening insisted the gambling industry, including
the lottery game Play Whe and Lotto.......Subscribers Lotto Vendor Awarded Nearly $15 Million in Damages, Interest
And Costs PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (July 20,
2007) A Lotto vendor has reportedly been awarded nearly $15 million from
the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) in damages, interest and
costs.........Subscribers
Chairman Says Government Has
Not Ordered Lotteries Shut-Down PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and
Tobago (July 19, 2007) -- National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) chairman said
yesterday that neither the PM nor any other Government minister has issued
any...........Subscribers
Prime Minister Threatens to
Shut Down Lottery Industry PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and
Tobago (July 18 2007) According to local media reports Prime Minister
Patrick Manning plans to shut down the entire gambling industry in Trinidad and
Tobago......Subscribers
TT Says No to Caribbean
Lottery PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (July 14,
2007) -- Sports Minister Roger Boynes says Trinidad and Tobago would not
participate in a proposed Caribbean-wide lottery to fund cricket but is open to
the possibility of other forms of assistance. Boynes made these comments
while addressing a post Cabinet media conference at Whitehall on Thursday.
New Caribbean Lottery Gets
the Nod ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (July 5, 2007) -- Grenada's
Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announced yesterday that regional heads of
government have endorsed a financial plan of action involving the launch of a
new Caribbean wide lottery to assist West Indies cricket.................Subscribers
Lotto To Stay
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (October 8, 2006) -- Lotto and
other on-line games operated by the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB)
will be around for at least another five years, but casinos are on their way
out........................Subscribers $0.5 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold After
Draw TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (June 7, 2006) A report
by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reportedly found that someone was
able to buy a winning National Lottery ticket worth $500,000 after the draw had
taken place.............................Subscribers Senate President Gives Go-Ahead for Review of Oppositions
Lottery Allegations PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (January 27th
2006) -- The Senate President ruled yesterday that the Committee of Privileges
conduct an investigation into the controversial allegations of both the
chairman of the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) and
...................................Subscribers Letter Sparks Lottery Board Probe PORT OF
SPAIN, Trinidad (January 5, 2006) -- Chairman of the National Lotteries Control
Board (NLCB), Louis Lee Sing, has confirmed that the NLCB is under
investigation as a result of a letter written by a concerned citizen to the
Integrity Commission.........................Subscribers
Senator Claims
Intimidation by Lotteries Board PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,
WI. (December 21, 2005) -- Opposition Senator Wade Mark has sought leave of the
Senate to refer advertisements recently published in daily newspapers, and
signed by the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB)
chairman.........................Subscribers National Lotteries Board Denies Allegations of
Corruption PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad, WI. (December 15, 2005)
During a debate on the National Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2005 in the
Senate, a UNC deputy political leader reportedly claimed that the National
Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) was corrupt, and said it was a "rogue
statutory authority." ......................Subscribers
Lottery Operators Count
Losses Following Computer Glitch PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad
(September 20, 2005) More than half of the Lotto outlets in the country
were reportedly shut down for much of yesterday because of a computer
glitch...................Subscribers
Lottery Executive Challenges
Establishment, Goes to Court Again PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad
(July 26, 2005) -- Acting Deputy Director of the National Lotteries Control
Board (NLCB), Devant Maharaj, has once again taken the Statutory Authorities
Service Commission to court. This time he wants................Subscribers State-Owned Lottery/Gaming Enterprise Had Record Revenues of
$970 Million in 2004 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (August 3,
2005) The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), the state-owned
enterprise that manages all government-sanctioned gaming, had record revenues
of................................Subscribers Lottery Directed Not to Pursue Expansion Plans
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (June 16, 2005) -- The National Lotteries Control
Board (NLCB) launched its new logo at the Trinidad
Hilton.........................Subscribers Alleged Political Victim Appointed as Deputy Director of the
National Lotteries Control Board PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad
(January 13, 2005) -- A National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) employee, who
had claimed "political
victimisation" when he was bypassed for promotion, has been appointed by
the Statutory Authorities Service Commission (SASC) as acting deputy director
of the NLCB..............................Subscribers Lotteries Board Reportedly Pulls Out of TV Deal
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (January 13, 2005) -- According to local media
reports National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) chairman Louis Lee Sing has
secured a contract to use the studios of the National Broadcasting Company
(NBC) to continue broadcasting the 'Lotto Plus' and 'Play Whe'
lottery draws........................Subscribers Lottery Manager Claims He is the Victim of Political
Victimisation PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (January
10, 2005) -- Embattled National Lotteries Control Board marketing manager and
public relations officer Devant Maharaj has responded to the publication of
details of allegations of misconduct made against him by
co-workers.............................Subscribers Lotteries Board Announces TV6 Gets Lotto
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (January 7, 2005) -- All "live" draws of
National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) games will be aired on CCN TV6 from
next Monday. The NLCB made the announcement in a news
release........................Subscribers 
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