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Powerball Jackpot Grows to $600M, is Largest Prize in Game's History

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:36:46 +0000

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

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Chris Christie Vetoes Two NJ Lottery-Related Measures

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:50:03 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have required legislative approval for any contract allowing a private company to operate the New Jersey lottery.

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Treasurer: Lottery Contract 'A Good Deal' for NJ

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:48:38 +0000

New Jersey's treasurer says a plan to turn over sales and marketing of the state lottery to a private vendor for $120 million up front will help ensure future profits.

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NJ To Award Lottery Privatization Contract

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:47:05 +0000

New Jersey's Treasury Department plans to award a sales and marketing contract for the state lottery to a private company.

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Legislature Wants Say in Privatizing NJ Lottery

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:46:05 +0000

The state Senate has passed a measure giving the Legislature a say in plans to privatize New Jersey's Lottery.

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NJ Lotto Winnings Could Help Fund After-School Programs

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:19:01 +0000

State Senators Ron Rice and Jim Whelan strongly believe after-school programs are vital and they’re working to together to come up with a new way to pay for them. The lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a dedicated funding mechanism for after-school programs for at-risk kids from a 0.5% surcharge on any New Jersey Lottery winnings of $600 or more.

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NJ Moves to Privatize Lottery Sales, Marketing

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:52:46 +0000

Four companies interested in running portions of the New Jersey Lottery attended a mandatory information session in Trenton on Thursday, the first step toward privatization.

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Powerball Fever Hits NJ, $320 Million Jackpot [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:51:31 +0000

The Powerball jackpot has grown to $320 million for tonight's drawing. It certainly has New Jersey residents thinking about how they would spend all that cash.

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New Jersey Considers Privatizing Lottery

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:39:13 +0000

New Jersey is asking lottery companies to bid for the right to run the state's massive game of chance.

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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $305M [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:45:06 +0000

The next Powerball lottery jackpot will be worth $305 million.

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