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Lottery Transfers $20.2 Million To Education

The Missouri Lottery today sent $20.2 million to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education programs, bringing the total transferred in fiscal year 2009 to more than $238 million.  The May proceeds transfer, based on April sales, is $20,226,059.

Since the Lottery began 23 years ago, it has generated more than $3.4 billion in proceeds for the state, including public education.

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Eight Scratchers To Expire in Next Two Months

 Eight Missouri Lottery Scratchers games will expire in June and July.  They are: 

Game 709 – “Haunted Fortune”	Expires June 28
Game 667 – “Fast Money”	Expires July 6
Game 674 – “Spicy Hot 7’s”	Expires July 6
Game 679 – “$100,000 Blackjack”	Expires July 6
Game 680 – “Wild Cherry Slots”	Expires July 6
Game 681 – “Cool 7’s”	Expires July 6
Game 684 – “$30,000 Payday”	Expires July 6
Game 702 – “Cash Line Bingo”	Expires July 6

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