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California lottery official fired amid probe13 June 2007CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the Sacramento Bee: "A California Lottery official has been fired for allegedly pocketing gratuities tied to the weekly 'Big Spin' TV show, where scratch-off ticket winners vie for a chance to win millions. "Richard Leeson was dismissed after an internal investigation found that he received redeemable 'honors points' from a contract to house Big Spin contestants at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, officials said. "...Leeson allegedly signed a contract promising him about 97,000 Hilton 'honors points' this year in connection with the state lottery's rental of 80 rooms per month at the Hilton, for $110 per night, to house Big Spin contestants. "...California law prohibits state employees from accepting any gratuity or reward in connection with public duties. A criminal investigation has been launched into whether Leeson committed bribery, conflict of interest or other offenses, officials said..." |