The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing to $25 million for Tuesday’s lottery drawing.

Gov. Quinn is defending his administration over criticism that its selection of a private company to manage the state’s $2 billion lottery has been too secretive.Quinn said Friday that the state followed the law “to the T” and believes in vigorous competition.But some watchdog groups complain the state has not been open during the bidding process. Lottery officials refuse to name all the …

SPRINGFIELD – One of the companies bidding to manage the Illinois lottery is promising to create an educational scholarship program worth an estimated $35 million if it wins the potentially lucrative competition.

OCEAN CITY — The new director of the Maryland Lottery said slot machines at Ocean Downs should still be ready before the end of the year and gaming technology here needs to be competitive with gambling in neighboring states.

Maryland lottery officials expect a big payout from the winning numbers 000 from the Pick Three Friday afternoon. Gambling – Lotteries – Games – United States – Maryland Lottery

SPRINGFIELD — One of the companies bidding to manage theIllinois lottery is promising to create an educational scholarshipprogram worth an estimated $35 million if it wins the potentiallylucrative competition.

(Crain’s) — British lottery firm Camelot Group pledged to donate up to $35 million of its profits to Illinois education if it wins a contract to manage the Illinois Lottery as final bids were filed Friday afternoon.

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HELENA (AP) — The Montana Lottery says three large prizes won in March Powerball drawings remain unclaimed and the clock is ticking on the six-month time frame in which they can be claimed.