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OSS Nokalva Fast Infoset Tools Selected by
GTECH
SOMERSET, New Jersey (March 26,
2008) - OSS Nokalva, Inc., announced today the selection of its Fast Infoset
Tools by GTECH Corporation.
GTECH is a full service technology
provider supporting the gaming industry worldwide, with the need to deploy
thousands of specialized technology platforms across a wide area network and
process several hundred thousand transactions per minute. In its use of XML
based messages, GTECH had three main concerns -- speed of XML processing; size
of the XML messages; and support for specialized technology platforms.
The OSS Fast Infoset (FI) Tools
address all three concerns -- speed, size, and support. Fast Infoset (FI) is an
international standard developed to address XML resource and bandwidth issues.
The Fast Infoset standard optimizes XML by specifying a standardized binary
representation for the XML Information Set. The OSS Fast Infoset Tools create
and process highly efficient Fast Infoset messages.
Fast Infoset is capable of
representing any well-formed XML document in a compact way, whether or not a
schema is available. However, when a schema is available, the OSS FI Tools
allow your application to take advantage of the schema. The Tools include a
data-binding mechanism that can encode/decode the data from a document into an
automatically generated data structure within the application and vice versa,
thus simplifying the application and achieving the best performance.
Another performance optimization
offered by the OSS FI Tools is support for external vocabularies which
typically increases performance and reduces size, especially for smaller
documents.
"We have selected the OSS FI Tools
for use by our software development teams worldwide because they offer us the
performance, flexibility and interoperability that our business requires,"
commented Rachel Barber, Vice President of Technology.
"OSS is committed to
offering standards-based high-performance development tools. Using the OSS FI
Tools to process Fast Infoset, rather than traditional XML, results on average
in messages that are 3 times smaller and processing speeds that are 5 times
faster.
“We are delighted to be
working with GTECH on their high performance gaming solutions," explained
Rajul Gupta, OSS Product Manager.
For more information, please visit
www.oss.com, call +1-888-677-2761 (Toll free
USA and Canada), + 1-732-302-0750 (International), or email
info@oss.com.
About OSS Nokalva, Inc.
OSS Nokalva, Inc. (http://www.oss.com), a privately held company
located in Somerset, New Jersey, has been offering the highest quality
standards-based software, support, and services since 1988. OSS has been
instrumental in the development of ASN.1, XML, and Biometrics standards, and
standards-based solutions. We support on a 24x7 basis an international customer
base of more than 900 customers, including leaders in telecommunications,
security, finance, aviation, space, automotive, and government.
About GTECH Corporation
GTECH Corporation (http://www.gtech.com), headquartered in
Providence, Rhode Island, is a leading gaming technology and services company,
providing innovative technology, creative content, and superior service
delivery.
SOURCE: OSS Nokalva, Inc.
Massachusetts State Lottery to Launch
Keno-to-Go
Initiative expected to boost
sales $100 million; local aid by $20 million
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (March 17, 2008)
-- The Massachusetts State Lottery
Commission announced today its KENO-to-Go program, its latest initiative to
serve and entertain its players while raising revenue for the
Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns.
KENO-to-Go will allow Lottery
players to purchase KENO tickets at
locations that currently do not offer the game. Players will be able to
purchase tickets for upcoming KENO draws and check their numbers on the
Massachusetts Lottery website.
KENO-to-Go locations would not have
a KENO monitor. Current Lottery agents who sell other products will be allowed
to apply to become KENO-to-Go agents. The sale of KENO-to-Go tickets would be
nearly identical to sales of Mass Cash, Megabucks, Mega Millions or other
on-line games.
As part of this program, the
Massachusetts State Lottery will not be adding any monitors to any location in
any municipality.
“We believe KENO-to-Go
presents an exciting opportunity for our players and agents,”
Executive Director Mark Cavanagh
said. “Sometimes customers can’t get to their favorite place to
play KENO and this will give them a chance to win wherever they may
be.”
Players bought more than $775
million in KENO tickets last fiscal year and won more than $538 million in
prizes. Currently, the Massachusetts State Lottery has approximately 1,776 KENO
agents among its total of 7,500 licensed agents.
Lottery officials estimate the
KENO-to-Go program will result in increased annual sales of about $100 million
when fully implemented. The program will likely generate about $20 million more
in aid for Massachusetts communities.
“We’re continually
searching for opportunities to fulfill our mission of raising revenue for our
cities and towns,” Cavanagh said. “KENO-to-Go is the latest in
a long line of games designed to entertain our players while raising much
needed revenue for police officers, firefighters, teachers and other essential
community services.”
The Massachusetts State Lottery is
in the midst of its best year ever with sales increasing by about 6 percent
from last year. Lottery officials expect to raise more than $900 million for
the Bay State’s 351 cities and towns during the current fiscal year.
SOURCE: Massachusetts Lottery.
Scientific Games Announces Successful Launch of China Sports Lottery
Instant Tickets
NEW YORK, USA (March 25, 2008) --
Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) today
announced the successful launch of Olympic themed instant lottery tickets by
the China Sports Lottery ("CSL") in the
People's Republic of China ("PRC"). The program debuted on Sunday, March 23rd,
in the Shandong province with over 1,500 initial retail locations, with the
combination of distributed tickets and activations generating approximately 40
million Yuan, or US$5.6 million, on the first day.
The CSL and Scientific Games expect
to expand to 5,000 retailers in Shandong in the coming weeks and to add an
additional provinces every couple of weeks until all 31 provinces in the PRC
sell CSL instant tickets.
The tickets display the Fuwas (the
five Beijing Olympic mascots), the Olympic torch relay route and other designs.
The new instant lottery tickets have face values currently ranging from three
to ten Yuan and offer players a 65 percent prize payout. The distribution and
validation of CSL instant tickets throughout the PRC are being tracked by a
central system and retailer validation terminals that have been provided by
Scientific Games and are operated by CSL. Scientific Games will also provide a
national call center and 90,000 instant ticket validation terminals within two
years, in addition to related services such as game design, marketing and a
variety of distribution services to the CSL provincial lotteries. Revenues to
Scientific Games will be based on a percentage of retail sales.
"We are thrilled to report that
the CSL's national instant ticket program had a smooth launch, and look forward
to adding additional provinces in the coming months ahead of the Beijing
Olympics," stated Lorne Weil,
Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games. "We were impressed with the level of
sales on the first day, and expect to see substantial growth which will raise
more funds for the great causes of the China Sports Lottery."
In 2007, China's total lottery sales
exceeded 100 billion Yuan (US$14 billion), an increase of 20 billion Yuan or 24
percent over 2006, setting a 20-year record in China's lottery history. Of the
100 billion in total lottery sales, only approximately four billion Yuan or
four percent were from instant tickets, in sharp contrast to the United States
where instant tickets account for over 55 percent of total lottery sales.
About Scientific
Games
Scientific Games Corporation is the
leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to
lotteries worldwide, a leading supplier of server based gaming machines and
systems, Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports
betting terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel
operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut,
Maine and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to
telephone companies. Scientific Games' customers are in the United States and
more than 60 other countries. For more information about Scientific Games,
please visit our web site at www.scientificgames.com.
SOURCE: Scientific Games.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, Scientific Games Corporation,
+1-212-754-2233.
Celtics Announce Massachusetts State Lottery as Presenting Sponsor of
the Team’s 2008 Playoff Run
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March
17, 2008) -- First ever playoff presenting sponsorship fully integrates the
Massachusetts State Lottery into the
Boston Celtics playoff experience.
The Boston Celtics and the
Massachusetts State Lottery announced a partnership that will make The Lottery
presenting sponsor of the team’s 2008 playoff run. The presenting
sponsorship will fully integrate The Lottery into all facets of the Boston
Celtics playoff experience. This is the first time the Boston Celtics have had
a presenting sponsor for the playoffs.
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The presenting sponsorship will
connect The Lottery with the excitement of the playoffs and the overall thrill
of NBA basketball. Through the partnership, a co-branded logo will be
integrated throughout Celtics marketing promotion of the playoffs. To highlight
The Lottery’s commitment to giving support to the community, they will
maintain their sponsorship of the Heroes Among Us program, which recognizes
distinguished individuals for their accomplishments in the community.
“The Massachusetts State
Lottery has been an active partner of the Boston Celtics in both the arena and
the community,” Boston Celtics President Rich Gotham said. “We
are looking forward to a memorable playoff run and The Lottery will be fully
incorporated in all of the excitement of the games.”
In addition to the Heroes program,
The Lottery will also continue the “Lucky Row” promotion
throughout the playoffs and will sponsor a giveaway for the first home game of
each round of the playoffs. The Lottery’s presenting sponsorship covers
each round the Celtics play in throughout the 2008 playoffs.
SOURCE: Massachusetts Lottery.
La Française des Jeux Launches the New Generation of
Millionnaire Core Game
FRANCE (March 20, 2008) -- On March
13, 2008 La Française des Jeux has
launched the new generation of its instant game Millionnaire.
The game has been completely
renewed: the new ticket is colourful, more dynamic, playful and modern. The
Millionnaire wheel has a major function as it is in the centre of the
ticket.
The game formula offers 3 scratch
areas on the same ticket (compared to 1 scratch area in the previous version).
Players must match 3 like amounts in a same area to win from €2 (ticket
price) to €5,000.
Players can then cumulate their
winnings and win up to 3 times.
Revealing 3 TV symbols in a same
area qualifies players to take part in a TV show to spin the Millionnaire Wheel
and win prizes ranging from €20,000 to €1 million.
The prize structure is now more
attractive offering more winnings (in particular for low and mid-level prizes).
The prize payout has been enhanced from 61.46% to 66.04% and overall chances of
winning a prize are 1 in 3.70.
The TV show has been revamped: the
program has been extended to a 23-minute format in a new high tech stage. The
TV game concept has been renewed with short winners’ story reports, live
surprises on stage, etc.
In addition, the new Wheel features
new bonus segments: the first one, the mystery segment identified by
“???”, allows a participant to select 1 box from 3 with different
hidden amounts: €20,000, €100,000 and €1,000,000.
The second type of bonus displays
five €20,000 segments with a multiplier sign identified by “X”.
The players can then multiply their €20,000 prize by 2, 3 or 4.
TV winners are invited to Paris for
two days, with the companion of their choice to enjoy accommodation in a luxury
hotel as well as a gastronomic dinner and attend to a show in a famous Parisian
cabaret.
Millionnaire is the first French
instant lottery game to be combined with a TV show and one of the most popular
game of French players. With 11.9 million players and sales of 263 million
€ in 2007, Millionnaire is the instant game that attracts the more
players.
Millionnaire has been introduced in
1991.
Fore more information (including
pictures), please
CONTACT: Antonia Dadoun – La Française des
Jeux, Email: adadoun@lfdj.com
New Kansas Lottery Ticket Gives Players a Chance to Win NASCAR Racing
Weekend
TOPEKA, Kansas, USA (March 20, 2008)
-- NASCAR fans will have a chance to win a free weekend for two to the NASCAR
races at Kansas Speedway in September when they play the
Kansas Lottery’s newest scratch
ticket.
The $5 instant ticket, which will be
on sale at Lottery retailers starting this week, is called Kansas Lottery 300.
The Lottery is sponsoring a NASCAR race, the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas
Lottery 300, on Sept. 27. Other races that weekend include the NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series Kansas 400 and an O’Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying race.
Players can win up to $25,000
instantly on the Kansas Lottery 300 ticket, plus they can enter their
non-winning tickets into a second-chance drawing to win one of 40 race weekend
grand prize packages for two. The Kansas Speedway racing packages include: two
tickets each day for the Sept. 27-28 races, lodging at Great Wolf Lodge for the
nights of Sept. 26-27, transportation between the hotel and the track, food and
other amenities at the Kansas Lottery hospitality chalet, $300 cash, a $200
gift card to Legends at Village West Shopping Center, and mandatory income
withholding taxes on the prize.
The drawing to award the 40 weekend
racing packages will be held Aug. 22, 2008. Mailed entries must be received by
the morning mail pickup in Topeka, Kan. on Aug. 19. Mailed entries should be
sent to:
NASCAR Kansas Lottery 300
Drawing
c/o Kansas Lottery
P.O. Box 750980
Topeka, KS 66675-0980
Players may also deposit entries at
any receptacle designated by the Lottery for such purpose no later than 5:00
p.m. on Aug. 19. For more information, see the backs of Kansas Lottery 300
tickets, or visit www.kslottery.com.
SOURCE: Kansas Lottery.
CONTACT:
Sally Lunsford (785) 296-5708, Email:
sally.lunsford@kslottery.net
PGCB's Director of Licensing Named Executive Secretary of
International Gaming Association
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, USA (March
17, 2008) -- Susan Hensel, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's Director of
Licensing, has been appointed Executive Secretary of the International
Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).
The two-year appointment was made by
IAGR Chair Dennis Neilander, the current Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control
Board. Hensel replaces Alicia Gibson of South Africa.
Neilander stated that he wished to
thank Susan for accepting the position as Executive Secretary and the state of
Pennsylvania for allowing her to fill this important and demanding position.
"The IAGR is truly a global
organization that provides an invaluable opportunity for regulators to share
best practices," Neilander said. "The Executive Secretary is a critical cog in
the function of the Steering Committee that facilitates the IAGR activities on
behalf of its members."
Begun in the 1980's IAGR was formed
to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of gaming regulation throughout the
world.
States and in other countries can
meet, exchange views and information, and discuss policy issues. In addition,
IAGR creates a means of fostering cooperation between gaming regulators in the
performance of their official duties and is a central point of contact for
inquiries from governments, gaming regulatory agencies and personnel, and
representatives of the international gaming industry.
Hensel, who was one of the first
employees of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and was named to head the
Bureau of Licensing in November 2005, sees this as a tremendous opportunity to
both contribute successful gaming regulatory ideas used in Pennsylvania to
other jurisdictions throughout the world and to identify best practices from
the other jurisdictions to put to use in Pennsylvania.
"It is truly a great honor to
serve in this position, especially since I am with one of the world's newest
gaming jurisdictions," Hensel says. "The opportunities to exchange ideas
with fellow regulators will provide me with unique insights and ideas that will
help improve Pennsylvania's already tough gaming regulatory
atmosphere."
Hensel is also a member of the IAGR
Steering Committee which is made up of twelve regulators from throughout the
world, including Australia, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, South Africa, United
Kingdom and the United States.
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Before joining the Gaming Board,
Hensel worked on gaming implementation issues as a Special Assistant to
then-Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue Gregory C. Fajt. Before joining the
Revenue Department, Hensel was an Assistant General Counsel in the Governor's
Office of General Counsel; a Staff Attorney at the state Office of Inspector
General; and Executive Assistant to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor &
Industry. She was also a general assignment reporter at WHP-TV in Harrisburg
and a news producer at WISN in Milwaukee. Hensel earned her J.D. degree from
Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, where she graduated cum laude from
the evening division and was on the staff of the Law Review. She earned a
bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
For more information on the
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, visit its web site at
http://www.pgcb.state.pa.us.
CONTACT: Doug Harbach or Richard
McGarvey, (717) 346-8321.
SOURCE: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
CONTACT: Doug Harbach or Richard
McGarvey of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, +1-717-346-8321
Aristocrat New Game Feature Scorchin’ Fortune™: An
Aristocrat Class III Linked Progressive Game
NEVADA, USA (March 25, 2008) --
Operators and players know Scorchin’ Fortune™ is one of the most fun
and most exciting linked games on the casino floor. Now, the fun has expanded
to include low denomination options and new base games!
Scorchin’ Fortune™
is part of Aristocrat’s thrilling Hyperlink™ line, a proven performer
for operators and a player favorite. Color graphics and an LCD in the top box
keep players engaged and aware of the growing Hyperlink jackpot.
The newly configured
Scorchin’ Fortune™ is now compatible with a wide range of
denominations, specifically 1c, 5c, 25c and $1. The link available on several
fun base games that players already know and love, including Black
Panther™, Flames of Olympus™, Queen of the Nile™ and Wild
Cougar™. New base games include Black Mustang™ and Prophecy™.
With the new Scorchin’
Fortune™, jackpot RTP ranges from 8 percent to 12 percent. The grand
jackpot option start up ranges vary by denomination, allowing operators to
target their customers with a more fully integrated gaming mix. Denomination
and jackpot ranges are:
- 1c: $1,000 - $5,000
- 5c: $5,000 - $10,000
- 25c: $10,000 - $25,000
- $1: $12,500 - $50,000
For more information on
Scorchin’ Fortune™ or other Aristocrat products, please visit
http://www.aristocratgaming.com
or call 702-270-1000.
Press release distributed by
Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, P (702) 413-4278, F (702)
233-3492, Email: paulspeirs@cox.net
Billion
Dollar Blockbuster Sales Surpass $500 Million
Instant Ticket Propels Record Year for
Massachusetts State Lottery
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March 23, 2008) --
Billion Dollar Blockbuster sales surged past the $500 million mark in less than
six months on the market as Massachusetts
State Lottery players bought record numbers of the instant ticket.
Players
have purchased 25 million Blockbustertickets since the game began on Sept. 25,
2007 with daily sales averaging more than $2 million. The $20 instant game has
eclipsed the six months sales of any other instant ticket in Massachusetts
State Lottery history. The milestone was reached at some point on St.
Patrick’s Day, records show.
“We knew our players would enjoy Blockbuster
and we are thrilled by how much they like it,” Executive Director
Mark Cavanagh said. “Our
players are savvy and they know a great game when they see it.”
Blockbusteris a large part of the Massachusetts
State Lottery’s record sales pace for fiscal 2008. Sales have increased by
about 6.1 percent over last year and by 3.7 percent from the previous high
water mark.
“Our dedication to our players is being
rewarded with record sales,” Cavanagh said. “That commitment
translates into millions of dollars for our 351 cities and towns for police
officers, firefighters, teachers and other essential services.”
Billion
Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever produced by a U.S. lottery, features
the highest prize payouts in the history of all lotteries. The game reflects
the preeminence of the Massachusetts State Lottery in the field and its
position as an industry leader and innovator.
The
enormous sales are being generated by the game’s intelligent design, prize
structure and player-friendly odds. Across the entire game, players have more
than a 1-in-3 chance of winning with nearly 22 million winning tickets
available.
Billion
Dollar Blockbuster features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant
prizes of $10 million – the largest instant prize in lottery history. One
lucky player will also win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
SOURCE:
Massachusetts State Lottery.
New Media Lottery Services Announce Board
Appointment
HARRISONBURG, VA (March 20, 2008) --
The Board of New Media Lottery Services PLC,
the gaming content and systems provider, is pleased to announce the appointment
of Nigel Blythe-Tinker Ll.B., FCIS to the Board as non-executive director. The
appointment is to take place with immediate effect.
Nigel has extensive experience both
in the UK and internationally across the recruitment and gaming sectors, having
held senior executive and non executive positions in FTSE 100 and AIM listed
companies.
He is a lawyer and chartered company
secretary by training, his City experience spans over 30 years - having
specialised in Main Market and AIM flotations, mergers and acquisitions,
corporate finance/restructuring and corporate governance.
Nigel is currently a Non Executive
Director of Gaming VC SA (having previously been
Chairman), a Non Executive Director
of Sports Media Group Plc and Executive Chairman of Pentasia Ltd.
John Carson, Chief Executive Officer
at NMLS, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nigel to the Board. His
wealth of experience in the gaming sector, coupled with his track record with
FTSE 100 and AIM listed companies, will significantly strengthen the
Company’s Board.”
About New Media Lottery Services
Plc (www.nmlsplc.com)
New Media Lottery Services Plc,
based in Dublin, Ireland, supplies lotteries with a white label lottery system,
games and management support to develop new income streams from digital lottery
product distribution, including the internet, mobile telephony, interactive
television and digital vending. NMLS secures long-term contracts with lottery
clients and shares in the Net Win from these programmes.
Enquiries: New Media Lottery
Services PLC (001) 540 437 1688, John Carson
Manitoba Lotteries Proud Supporter of
Countryfest
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada (March
12, 2008) -- Manitoba Lotteries
Corporation (MLC) and the Casinos of Winnipeg are pleased to be the Main
Stage sponsor of the 19th annual Dauphin’s Countryfest, which will take
place June 26 - 29 in Dauphin, Manitoba.
As Canada’s longest running
country music festival, Dauphin’s Countryfest is seen as the
cornerstone for country music in
Manitoba and continues to be one of the premier
summer events in our province.
“We believe strongly in the
importance of building strong relationships through
community events and nothing
makes us prouder than being involved in an event that
brings so many people together in
a spirit of sharing and celebration,” said MLC
President and CEO Winston
Hodgins.
“The Casinos of Winnipeg
have promoted country music in Manitoba for several years by featuring many
talented country music artists on the Casino Mainstages,” added
Mr.
Hodgins. “Supporting
Dauphin’s Countryfest is one more way we can assist with the development
of country artists in our province.” This year will mark the sixth
consecutive year that the Casinos of Winnipeg have participated as a
sponsor.
“We are excited to have
Manitoba Lotteries and the Casinos of Winnipeg on board once again as a sponsor
of this year’s Dauphin’s Countryfest,” said Rob Waloschuk,
promoter/producer for Countryfest. “We are so grateful to all of our
sponsors for helping to support country music in Manitoba.”
MLC has a long history of
contributing to Manitoba communities. The Corporation is committed to helping
community organizations through event sponsorships, fundraising support and
volunteerism. Revenue generated from MLC gaming products and services also have
a direct and positive impact on Manitobans with net revenue allocated towards
government programs in health care, education, social and community services
and economic development.
For further information, please
Contact: Jacqueline Jubinville, Communications Officer 204-957-2500 ext. 2663
or cellular: 204-781-6360.
SOURCE: Manitoba Lotteries
British Columbia Lottery Corporation: What Are the
Chances?
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada
(March 20, 2008) - While British Columbia
Lottery Corporation is used to dealing in long odds and once-in-a-lifetime
events, the results of the Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw were
especially noteworthy for two reasons:
- Of the seven numbers drawn (six
winning numbers plus the bonus number) six were consecutive (23, 40, 41, 42, 44
and 45 - the bonus number was 43)
- Winners in the second prize
category won less prize money than those who won the third prize category.
It was the first time for both
instances! And while the draw results are eye-catching, they are not
improbable.
"It's seems pretty quirky, but
it's actually not as strange as it seems. With random numbers, there should be
apparent aberrations," said Jim Lightbody, Vice President of Lottery
Gaming, BCLC. "Imagine if you threw 100 pennies in the air. While each penny
has a 50/50 chance of landing heads up, there's nothing to say only 50 will
land heads up. In fact, it's entirely possible that every penny will land heads
up."
Consecutive Numbers
- Lotto 6/49 winning numbers are
drawn by a ball machine and the balls used are regularly tested for weight and
circumference. Each draw is supervised by independent and external auditors
(Grant Thornton LLP).
- The odds of a set of six numbers
being drawn from the field of 49 numbers are approximately 1 in 14 million.
- The odds of a consecutive set of
numbers winning are no different from any other set of numbers.
Larger Third Prize
- There was a total of 239 winning
tickets in the "5-plus the bonus" prize category for the Wednesday, March 19
Lotto 6/49 draw and 106 winning tickets in the "5-match" category.
- Because the "5-plus the bonus"
prize was split among an unusually large number of winners, that prize was
smaller than the third prize that included a much smaller number of winners.
This has never happened before.
Lotto 6/49 is the national lottery
game drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 6 p.m. (PST). Players can purchase
tickets at any lottery retailer or at PlayNow on bclc.com. Odds and winning
numbers for Lotto 6/49 are available at bclc.com.
BACKGROUNDER
What are the
chances?
Here are some more interesting facts
about the Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw.
- Lotto 6/49 is the nationwide
lottery drawn twice a week. Every Wednesday and Saturday six numbers from 1 to
49 are drawn, plus a bonus number.
- In B.C., all 14 "5-plus the
bonus" winners of the March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw played the sequential
numbers 40-45 by selection slip (as opposed to by Quick Pick, an option in
which the player allows the BCLC game computer to pick a random set of
numbers).
- There was a total of 239 winning
tickets in the "5-plus the bonus" prize category for the Wednesday, March 19
Lotto 6/49 draw and 106 winning tickets in the "5-match" prize
category.
- The highest number of winners of
the 2nd prize (5-plus the bonus) prior to the March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw
was 78 winners on October 29, 1983. The individual prize was $3,389.90. There
were five winners of the jackpot, each winning $100,000. The winning numbers
were 1, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 13 - the bonus number was 3.
- Prior to March 19, 2007, there
were three previous draws where a higher prize categories prize was less than a
lower prize category:
Draw number 44 - April 9,
1983
4 - 1st prizes equals $277,265.60 /
1 - 2nd prize equals $354,316.40
Draw number 64 - August 27,
1983
2 - 1st prizes equals $273,059.30 /
0 - 2nd prizes equals $355,226.10
Draw number 148 - April 6,
1985
3 - 1st prizes equals $701,589.50 /
1 - 2nd prize equals $795,134.70
BCLC is a provincial Crown
Corporation reporting to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
through a Board of Directors. Its mission is to offer responsible gaming
entertainment, generating income for the public good.
For more information, please
CONTACT: British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Owen Gormley, (604) 247-3013 or
Cell: (604) 220-2915, Email: ogormley@bclc.com.
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