Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has never been known to be a gambler, but he flung down his cards and pushed in all his chips against the Loxley-GTech consortium. There were boos and cheers as the prime minister decided once and for all: No lottery vending machines.

The New Mexico Lottery plans to christen an Elida Allsup’s store a “Lucky Landmark” Tuesday to celebrate the $1.1 million Hot Lotto prize won by Elida resident Aurbra King in November. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Clark, the…

Students Gabriella Gorka and Joshua DeRosa enjoy some playtime at the Madison Cooperative Nursery School, housed within Grace Episcopal Church at 4 Madison Ave., Madison. The Cooperative Nursery School will hold a Registration Lottery at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, to fill openings for the 2010-11 school year. All interested families must be in attendance. For information, call (973) 377-2501.

WELLAND — David Flett is feeling like one lucky man. The 67-year-old longtime Welland resident was the grand prize winner of the eighth annual Welland Hospital Foundation cash lottery draw, taking home $10,000.[...]