http://www.mail.com/subjects/7620-lotteries.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/7620-lotteries.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098720-you-win-590m-good-team-place.html TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what? If you won Saturday's historic Powerball jackpot and you haven't already done so, sign the ticket. Now. Finished? Now call a lawyer — even before your spouse if things are a little shaky on that front. Next you'll need a financial adviser, an accountant and a therapist. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098720-you-win-590m-good-team-place.html 2013-05-20T21:41:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097464-small-fla-city-anxious-to-learn-jackpot-winner.html ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million. The lucky ticket was bought sometime Saturday or earlier at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, a city of about 13,000 people best known around the state for... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097464-small-fla-city-anxious-to-learn-jackpot-winner.html 2013-05-20T16:31:29Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2096318-small-fla-city-wonders-who-won-powerball-jackpot.html ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But it wasn't Matthew Bogel. On Sunday, he loaded groceries into his car after shopping at the Publix. He shook his head when asked abou... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:35:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2096318-small-fla-city-wonders-who-won-powerball-jackpot.html 2013-05-19T19:35:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2095776-1-winning-ticket-sold-fla-powerball.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million. Terry Rich, a lottery official in Iowa, confirmed the ticket matching all six numbers was sold in Florida. Rich told The Associated Press by telephone that details were expected to be announced later by Florid... Sun, 19 May 2013 05:39:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2095776-1-winning-ticket-sold-fla-powerball.html 2013-05-19T05:39:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2093868-record-powerball-jackpot-inspires-office-pools.html In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with co-workers. And besides, who wants to be the only person at work the next day when everyone quits? With $600 million on the line, this is the t... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:47:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2093868-record-powerball-jackpot-inspires-office-pools.html 2013-05-17T20:47:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2093466-powerball-jackpot-grows-to-600.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — 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. Lottery officials say the prize is growing quickly Friday because so many people have been purchasing the $2 tickets. The jackpot has grown by an estimated $23... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:11:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2093466-powerball-jackpot-grows-to-600.html 2013-05-17T17:11:45Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2086562-numbers-drawn-360m-powerball-jackpot.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The winning numbers have been drawn for the $360 million Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32. The jackpot is considered the third largest in Powerball history and the seventh largest overall. There was no immediate indication whether any tickets matched the winning n... Thu, 16 May 2013 03:18:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2086562-numbers-drawn-360m-powerball-jackpot.html 2013-05-16T03:18:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1986302-pick-6-nbas-late-season-races.html The races are on in the NBA, both on and off the court. With now less than three weeks remaining in the regular season, the eight teams that will be in the Eastern Conference playoffs are nearly set. Miami is on the verge of the No. 1 seed, though the jockeying for position beyond that will take a while. Things are less certain out Wes... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:17:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1986302-pick-6-nbas-late-season-races.html 2013-03-29T08:17:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979368-338m-lottery-winner-feels-pure-joy-uncertainty.html LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man feels "pure joy" at winning a $338 million Powerball jackpot but has no idea what he will do with the money — except buy a car, to replace his feet as his primary mode of transportation, he said. Dominican immigrant Pedro Quezada, 45, and his wife, Ines, appeared at New Jersey lottery headquarters Tuesday to off... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:23:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979368-338m-lottery-winner-feels-pure-joy-uncertainty.html 2013-03-26T22:23:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977344-338m-nj-powerball-winner-hell-help-family.html PASSAIC, N.J. (AP) — The winner of a $338 million Powerball jackpot told several media outlets Monday that his first priority will be helping his family. Pedro Quezada, 44, entered Eagle Liquors store, where the ticket was sold, late Monday afternoon. The Passaic store owner ran Quezada's ticket through the lottery machine to validate that it was a winner... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:47:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977344-338m-nj-powerball-winner-hell-help-family.html 2013-03-26T03:47:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1975634-winning-338m-powerball-jackpot-ticket-sold-nj.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — When Teddy Jackson heard Sunday morning that the lone winning ticket for a $338.3 million Powerball drawing was sold in New Jersey, the Toms River resident combed through his 40 tickets and hoped for the best. About 20 minutes later, after checking each ticket at least a couple times, Jackson realized he would have to go work on Monda... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:57:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1975634-winning-338m-powerball-jackpot-ticket-sold-nj.html 2013-03-24T18:57:45Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1970988-powerball-winner-officials-watch-320m-jackpot.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Viola Mourton buys a Powerball ticket every day. But with a $320 million jackpot that could grow in the next few days, she's upping her chances Thursday and buying several at her local convenience store. "It's just a chance to win big money," said the 51-year-old secretary from Ottumwa, Iowa. "I'll probably buy a couple today becau... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:44:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1970988-powerball-winner-officials-watch-320m-jackpot.html 2013-03-21T20:44:18Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1925100-autopsy-reveals-lottery-winner-death.html CHICAGO (AP) — An autopsy on the exhumed body of a Chicago lottery winner poisoned with cyanide yielded no significant new clues about his death, the Cook County medical examiner said Friday. No remaining cyanide was found in samples of Urooj Khan's body tissue, likely because cyanide breaks down over time, and there was nothing notable from tests on his ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:54:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1925100-autopsy-reveals-lottery-winner-death.html 2013-03-01T18:54:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1878402-stella-ornery-dog-leads-to-1m-idaho-lottery-win.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A group of blue collar University of Utah workers will split $1 million in lottery winnings thanks to a set of keys left in a truck and an ornery little dog named "Stella." Thirteen years after playing the same set of numbers every month in the Idaho lottery, the group of 33 workers who work on heating and cooling university building... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1878402-stella-ornery-dog-leads-to-1m-idaho-lottery-win.html 2013-02-09T02:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1876836-attorney-deal-aids-poisoned-lotto-winners-widow.html CHICAGO (AP) — A lawyer who represents the widow of a Chicago man who was poisoned with cyanide after winning the lottery says most of the businessman's $2 million estate should go to his client. The Chicago Sun-Times reported (http://bit.ly/TSuYZX) Thursday that attorney Al-Haroon Husain showed an agreement signed by Urooj Khan months before his death th... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1876836-attorney-deal-aids-poisoned-lotto-winners-widow.html 2013-02-08T07:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1829664-autopsy-conducted-body-ill-lottery-winner.html CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities on Friday exhumed the body a Chicago man who was poisoned with cyanide after winning the lottery and conducted an autopsy in the hopes that it will help solve the mystery surrounding his death. The body of Urooj Khan was exhumed from a cemetery Friday morning and placed inside a black hearse, which was escorted by four police ca... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1829664-autopsy-conducted-body-ill-lottery-winner.html 2013-01-18T21:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1829808-toilet-paper-donated-behalf-ohio-1m-winner.html HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Charmin is providing some toilet paper relief on behalf of one of Ohio's newest million-dollar lottery winners. Regina Jackson has vivid memories of the aid received from Reach Out Lakota when she was out of work for seven months in 2008. The nonprofit organization provides food, clothing and other necessities to the needy in Butler ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1829808-toilet-paper-donated-behalf-ohio-1m-winner.html 2013-01-18T14:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1828394-poisoned-lotto-winners-body-to-exhumed-friday.html CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities plan to exhume the body of a Chicago businessman Friday in hopes of learning exactly how he ingested a lethal dose of cyanide. Urooj (oo-ROOJ') Khan died in July as he was about to collect $425,000 in lottery winnings. His death was initially ruled a result of natural causes, but a relative pressed for a deeper look. Full toxico... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1828394-poisoned-lotto-winners-body-to-exhumed-friday.html 2013-01-17T21:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1816134-family-quarrels-add-intrigue-to-lotto-winner-death.html CHICAGO (AP) — In the week since news surfaced that a Chicago man was poisoned to death with cyanide just before he was to collect a lottery payout, surprising details about his convoluted family saga have trickled out daily. Urooj Khan's widow and siblings fought for months over the businessman's estate, including the lottery check. His father-in-law owe... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1816134-family-quarrels-add-intrigue-to-lotto-winner-death.html 2013-01-12T19:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1808212-documents-battle-lottery-winners-estate.html CHICAGO (AP) — The widow of a Chicago lottery winner who authorities say was poisoned with cyanide has battled with his siblings over control of his estate, including his $425,000 prize money, court documents show. Urooj Khan, who owned several dry cleaning operations and some real estate, died suddenly on July 20, just days before he was to collect his w... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1808212-documents-battle-lottery-winners-estate.html 2013-01-10T03:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1802362-spains-el-nino-lottery-hands-11-billion.html MADRID (AP) — A lottery showered €840 million ($1.1 billion) on ticket holders in five regions of Spain on Sunday, in the midst of a deep recession and high unemployment. The "El Nino" (The Child) lottery is held each Feast of the Epiphany — Jan. 6 — and the top prize tickets were sold in Alicante, Leon, Madrid, Murcia and Tenerife. The lottery's name ref... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1802362-spains-el-nino-lottery-hands-11-billion.html 2013-01-06T14:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1799898-lottery-winners-names-secret.html PHOENIX (AP) — When two winning tickets for a record $588 million Powerball jackpot were claimed from the Nov. 28 drawing, the world focused on the winners. A Missouri couple appeared at a press conference and held up the traditional giant-sized check. The Arizona winner, however, skipped the press conference where lottery officials announced last month t... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1799898-lottery-winners-names-secret.html 2013-01-04T18:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797366-76-year-old-man-trapped-hunting-lottery-ticket.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — What are the odds? A 76-year-old man trapped himself in an underground waste paper container in Amsterdam after he clambered in to hunt for a lottery ticket. Police said in a statement the elderly man managed to open the container and climb in Thursday because he feared he had tossed out a lottery ticket along with other used paper. ... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797366-76-year-old-man-trapped-hunting-lottery-ticket.html 2013-01-03T11:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1783158-hurting-spaniards-celebrate-christmas-lottery-wins.html MADRID (AP) — Winners of Spain's cherished Christmas lottery — the world's richest — celebrated Saturday in more than a dozen locations where the top lucky tickets were sold, a moment of uplift for a country enduring another brutal year of economic hardship. The lottery sprinkled a treasure chest of €2.5 billion ($3.3 billion) in prize money around the co... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1783158-hurting-spaniards-celebrate-christmas-lottery-wins.html 2012-12-22T12:55:00Z