Powerball

Cancer Wins The Powerball

Trish Kinney | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Trish Kinney

I was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in my right breast at age 42. Considering that the task force suggested that breast self-exam is worthless, I wonder, how are we supposed to achieve early detection?

NATIONAL Lottery Being Mulled, Officials Say

AOL | Melanie S. Welte | Posted 10.14.2009 | Business


The nation's two biggest lottery games are talking about cross-selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery...

Like Lottery Winners, Pro Athletes Also Blow Big Money

Don McNay | Posted 11.21.2009 | Business


Don McNay

Even as a structured settlement consultant, I was stunned to learn that within two years of retirement, 78 percent of NFL players are bankrupt or under financial stress.

The Lottery Question

Don McNay | Posted 10.16.2009 | Business


Don McNay

Everyone has dreams and desires but usually keep them hidden, back in the recesses of their minds. The lottery question gets those dreams and desires out in the open, on the front burner.

Solomon Jackson Jr: $260 Million Powerball Winner Revealed

AP | MEG KINNARD | Posted 09.25.2009 | Home


COLUMBIA, S.C. — A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery was all smiles Tuesday as he claimed a $260 million ...

SC Powerball ticket wins $259.9 million jackpot

AP | KATRINA A. GOGGINS | Posted 09.20.2009 | Home


COLUMBIA, S.C. — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in South Carolina is a whole lot richer. The single winning ticket for Wednesday's $259....

Powerball Jack and the Wall Street Bailout

Don McNay | Posted 04.16.2009 | Business


Don McNay

If the people on Wall Street knew that no one would ever be there to bail them out, ever again, they would be less inclined to gamble with instruments they don't really understand.