Ancient Athenian Lottery Machine Reconstructed, Demonstrating Random Citizen Selection
A 300kg marble replica of an ancient Athenian kleroterion was constructed and used in an experiment involving 150 participants to demonstrate the ancient method of randomly selecting citizens for public office, highlighting its role in Athenian democracy and implications for modern systems.
Ancient Athenian Lottery Machine Reconstructed, Demonstrating Random Citizen Selection
A 300kg marble replica of an ancient Athenian kleroterion was constructed and used in an experiment involving 150 participants to demonstrate the ancient method of randomly selecting citizens for public office, highlighting its role in Athenian democracy and implications for modern systems.
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Record Lottery Spending in Baden-Württemberg Reaches \1.14 Billion
Baden-Württemberg residents spent a record \1.14 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a 4% increase driven by the Eurojackpot's rising popularity and online sales growth; the state received over \437 million in revenue.
Record Lottery Spending in Baden-Württemberg Reaches \1.14 Billion
Baden-Württemberg residents spent a record \1.14 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a 4% increase driven by the Eurojackpot's rising popularity and online sales growth; the state received over \437 million in revenue.
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Mega da Virada 2024 Prize Projected at Record R$ 600 Million
The Mega da Virada lottery's 2024 prize is projected at a record R$ 600 million, surpassing the R$ 588 million awarded in 2023; this increase is attributed to higher sales, inflation, and the lottery's rising popularity.
Mega da Virada 2024 Prize Projected at Record R$ 600 Million
The Mega da Virada lottery's 2024 prize is projected at a record R$ 600 million, surpassing the R$ 588 million awarded in 2023; this increase is attributed to higher sales, inflation, and the lottery's rising popularity.
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Unclaimed $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Leads to $1.15 Billion Rollover
No ticket matched the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, resulting in a $1.15 billion estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Friday; the game's 2023 jackpot wins are the fewest in any year since 2002.
Unclaimed $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Leads to $1.15 Billion Rollover
No ticket matched the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, resulting in a $1.15 billion estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Friday; the game's 2023 jackpot wins are the fewest in any year since 2002.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
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Spanish Christmas Lottery Distributes Millions Across Valencian Region
The fifth prize in Spain's 2024 Christmas Lottery (72.853), sold in Chella (Valencia), distributed over €7 million across the Canal de Navarrés region, impacting local businesses and residents significantly, with additional wins in other towns such as Elche.
Spanish Christmas Lottery Distributes Millions Across Valencian Region
The fifth prize in Spain's 2024 Christmas Lottery (72.853), sold in Chella (Valencia), distributed over €7 million across the Canal de Navarrés region, impacting local businesses and residents significantly, with additional wins in other towns such as Elche.
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Brutal Murder of Opap Agency Owner in Athens
On January 19th, 2024, a 39-year-old Turkish national fatally stabbed a 61-year-old Opap agency owner 33 times in Paleofaliron, Athens, stealing cash and a €5,000 lottery ticket; the assailant was apprehended the following day after cashing the ticket.
Brutal Murder of Opap Agency Owner in Athens
On January 19th, 2024, a 39-year-old Turkish national fatally stabbed a 61-year-old Opap agency owner 33 times in Paleofaliron, Athens, stealing cash and a €5,000 lottery ticket; the assailant was apprehended the following day after cashing the ticket.
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€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents
Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a combined €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, 2024; half was immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, with the remainder to be distributed on January 8th.
€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents
Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a combined €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, 2024; half was immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, with the remainder to be distributed on January 8th.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
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Unclaimed $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion
No one won the $1 billion Mega Millions Christmas Eve jackpot, resulting in a record-breaking $1.15 billion estimated jackpot for Friday night's drawing; this is the third win of 2024 and the seventh largest in history; ticket prices will double in April 2025.
Unclaimed $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion
No one won the $1 billion Mega Millions Christmas Eve jackpot, resulting in a record-breaking $1.15 billion estimated jackpot for Friday night's drawing; this is the third win of 2024 and the seventh largest in history; ticket prices will double in April 2025.
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Spain's €2.71 Billion Christmas Lottery: El Gordo Winner and Widespread Celebrations
Spain's 2023 Christmas lottery, a 200-year-old tradition, awarded €2.71 billion in prizes, with the top prize, El Gordo, going to Logroño; however, a significant portion went to a Madrid basketball club, highlighting the collective nature of ticket purchases.
Spain's €2.71 Billion Christmas Lottery: El Gordo Winner and Widespread Celebrations
Spain's 2023 Christmas lottery, a 200-year-old tradition, awarded €2.71 billion in prizes, with the top prize, El Gordo, going to Logroño; however, a significant portion went to a Madrid basketball club, highlighting the collective nature of ticket purchases.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record $944 Million
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to $944 million for Tuesday's drawing, the largest December prize ever, exceeding Friday's $862 million; five tickets won $1 million each.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record $944 Million
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to $944 million for Tuesday's drawing, the largest December prize ever, exceeding Friday's $862 million; five tickets won $1 million each.
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