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North Dakota to Offer New Lottery Games

NORTH DAKOTA – As reported by the Bismark Tribune: "When North Dakota's new lottery begins selling Powerball tickets on March 25, it will represent only the first sample of a gambling assortment that state officials plan to offer this year.

"At least two lesser-known games, Hot Lotto and Wild Card 2, are slated for introduction this summer. Another, called 2 by 2, may be rolled out in the fall, although Chuck Keller, North Dakota's lottery director, said that has not been decided.

"North Dakota also may participate in an international lottery by June 2005, according to a state request for proposals from advertising agencies, one of which will be hired to help market the lotteries.

"…Whether North Dakota takes part in a multinational game will depend on whether the Multistate Lottery Association is able to reach an agreement with a lottery outside the United States, Keller said.

"…Hot Lotto, Wild Card 2 and the 2 by 2 game all have smaller jackpots and better odds of winning a prize than do Powerball. All three games are much less widely available than Powerball. Hot Lotto, the second most widespread game, is offered in only six states…"

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