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Illinois Lottery Launches Wheel of Fortune 20th Anniversary Package26 August 2002HARTFORD, Connecticut --(Press Release)--TV Game Show excitement returns to the Illinois Lottery as it launches Wheel of Fortune in a new 20th Anniversary package, MDI Entertainment, Inc. (OTC BB: LTRY) announced today. The all time leader in TV syndication and the most watched TV Game Show in the world - Wheel of Fortune celebrates its 20th anniversary season beginning this fall. The Illinois Instant game will offer four VIP trips for two to Los Angeles, California where the winner and their travel companion will experience a live taping of the show and the winner will audition for the chance to become a Wheel of Fortune TV contestant. If they pass the audition, these players will win a second trip to Tinsel Town where, as Wheel of Fortune contestants, they can win additional cash and other prizes. MDI Wheel of Fortune lottery promotions have already sent 4 lucky lottery players to star as contestants on the show. This will be the 19th MDI Wheel of Fortune game launched by government sponsored lotteries in North America. The three million Illinois tickets will be printed by Pollard Banknote and are priced at $3 each. The top cash prize is $40,000. "The Illinois Lottery marketing team again demonstrates why they are a leader in this industry," said MDI President and CEO Steve Saferin. "Seizing the opportunity of the upcoming Wheel 20th Anniversary will generate a higher profile in the consumer marketplace for their promotion. It's brilliant." |