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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

DATE: February 28, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Lottery and the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) continue their support of problem gambling awareness with an additional emphasis during March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Military Veteran Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize

DATE: February 25, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – A military veteran from Superior collected a $1 million Powerball prize Friday. The figure marks the highest Wisconsin Lottery payout to date in 2019.

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Jackpot Win Highlights Badger 5 Birthday Weekend

DATE: February 18, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – On the eve of its “sweet 16” birthday, the Wisconsin Lottery’s Badger 5 game produced a jackpot winner. Saturday’s draw won one lucky player $165,000 on a ticket purchased in Jackson (Washington County). Badger 5, which debuted Feb. 17, 2003, celebrated its 16th birthday the following day.

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Lucky Saturday in “Winsconsin” for Megabucks, Powerball

DATE: February 11, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – Saturday’s Megabucks and Powerball drawings produced six prize winners around the state, making it a “Winsconsin” weekend. More than $1.3 million in combined winnings, headlined by a Megabucks jackpot, came from tickets sold in Wisconsin.

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Routine Store Visit Turns Into $100,000

DATE: February 11, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – A routine afternoon store visit turned into $100,000 for an Oshkosh man. The win marked the final top prize of the Wisconsin Lottery’s Perfect 10 Scratch game.

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Powerball Win, Top Prize Claim Highlight “Super” Weekend

DATE: February 4, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – With a $1 million Powerball win and a $200,000 top prize claim, the Wisconsin Lottery began February with a  “Super” weekend. 

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Megabucks with Lightning Ball Debuts Today

DATE: February 1, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Lottery’s Megabucks has a new addition for the month of February. Today through Feb. 28, an extra number per play, known as the Lightning Ball, will be printed in addition to the usual six numbers on one in every three sets of two Megabucks plays statewide.

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New Campaign Highlights Lottery’s Benefits to Wisconsin

DATE: January 29, 2019
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Lottery’s new beneficiary campaign unveiled Monday shines a spotlight on how the Lottery benefits the state. The series titled “What Do Lottery Winners Look Like?” debuted with a winter-themed spot featuring state players and retailers engaged in everyday activities.

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