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Unprecedented Step': Powerball and Mega Millions Sales Suspended in Illinois

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The chances of Illinois residents scoring Powerball and Mega Millions prizes just got slimmer.

Amid a budget crisis plaguing the state, the sale of Powerball and Mega Millions tickets will be suspended,
the Illinois Lottery said Wednesday.

The "unprecedented step" was announced as the state's General Assembly struggles to pass a budget that would include lottery funding for the 2018 fiscal year.

"Players should be confident knowing the Illinois Lottery has the money to pay these winning claims," Illinois Lottery acting director Greg Smith said in a press release.
"That means the General Assembly needs to approve a truly balanced budget that includes lottery funding in order to ensure all prize payments will occur."



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