Lottery’s Big Winners Often Become Biggest Losers
FoxNews.com has compiled an interesting list of stories about how winning it big on the lottery doesn’t necessarily mean a path to the good life. To read the stories, click here.
Mega Millions Hits World Record $500 Million Jackpot
For those who haven’t heard—and most probably have—Mega Millions reached a world record jackpot of $500 million yesterday. The Arkansas Lottery is a partner with Mega Millions. Arkansas News Bureau reports on it here. We encourage Arkansans to take a deep breath and count the economic and social costs before rushing out to purchase tickets amidst the frenzy.
Lottery Still Suffering Due to Lack of Accountability
A contractual dispute between the Arkansas Lottery and Scientific Games—the corporation that handles the state’s scratch-off tickets—has put the two entities at odds with each other.