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Washington Announces $1 Million Lottery, Hundreds Of Other Prizes For Vaccine Incentives

By NWPB News June 3, 2021

Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, with Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announcing a series of giveaways that includes lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.Read More

Idaho Powerball Fans Out Of Luck As State Ends Game Over Distaste For Foreign Participation

By NWPB News March 10, 2021

Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson addresses the House State Affairs Committee at the Statehouse in Boise, Idaho on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The panel killed legislation that would have allowed the Powerball game with multi-million dollar jackpots to continue in the state. CREDIT: Keith Ridler/AP

Idaho lawmakers fearing foreign participation in the Powerball lottery killed legislation on Wednesday that would have allowed the game with huge jackpots to continue in the state after a run of more than 30 years.Read More

How The Glitch Stole Christmas: S.C. Lottery Says Error Caused Winning Tickets

By NWPB News December 29, 2017

As word got out on Christmas Day about the sudden proliferation of winning tickets, a frenzy reportedly ensued. The state has suspended sales and validations of the game while it investigates.Read More