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Lottery Sends $23.2 Million To Education Fund

The Missouri Lottery today transferred $23.2 million to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education programs.  The October proceeds transfer of $23,206,188 was based on September ticket sales and brings the total transferred in fiscal year 2009 to more than $85 million.

Since the Lottery began nearly 22 years ago, it has generated more than $3.3 billion in proceeds for the state, including public education.

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Eight Scratchers To Expire In December
 
Eight Missouri Lottery Scratchers games will expire in December.  They are:

• Game 626 – “Texas Hold ‘Em Poker” expires Dec. 6;
• Game 628 – “Wild Cherries” expires Dec. 6;            
• Game 669 – “Crossword” expires Dec. 6;
• Game 685 – “Lucky Hearts” expires Dec. 6;
• Game 687 – “Pot O’ Gold” expires Dec. 6;
• Game 650 – “Blazin’ Hot Bucks” expires Dec. 23;
• Game 653 – “Double Your Luck” expires Dec. 23;
• Game 656 – “Fun $50s” expires Dec. 23.

For a complete list of expiration dates and games, visit the Missouri Lottery’s Web site at:  http://www.molottery.com/scratchers.do.