June Lottery Buzz

by Andrea O'Neill

Maryland Winners Still Can't Cash In

The Governor vetoed the most recent bill allowing for the assignment of lottery winnings. The veto has more to do with a missing paragraph than any misgivings the governor has with the process. But hundreds of eager winners receiving payments will have to put their lump sum dreams back to bed for now.

Maine Lottery announces New Instant Game Releases for June 2005!

The Maine State Lottery will be releasing 5 new instant games for June 2005! They are:

The Luckiest Little Town

While everyone knows that Lady Luck travels around, she apparently spent a lot of time last year in Washington, New Hampshire. The eastern Sullivan County town of about 850 people was the luckiest town when it comes to most lottery sales in 2004. Out of every dollar spent on a lottery ticket in Washington, at least 56 cents was paid out in winnings.

No Lottery, No Winners

Lottery supporters in Raleigh, North Carolina are hoping to reach a compromise and get a bill enacted into law this session, possibly as early as next month. It would be another 6 months before players could get their hands on some tickets.