The History of Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes and contests have been around for a very long time. The term “sweepstakes” dates all the way back to the 15th century! The term was created in reference to a common game where everyone placed in a “stake” and the winner thus “swept,” aka won, the stakes. Interestingly, it’s believed that King Menelaus was said to have won Helen of Troy’s hand through the casting of lots. Below is a brief history of the rise in popularity of the modern sweepstakes.
Are You in a Winning State?
There may or may not be a reason, but some states seem to be the home to more winners than others. The question we may be wondering is why this occurs. Are they lucky, or is there something else that increases their odds? Would it be worth your while to travel to...
Applying for Your Favorite Gameshow
We all love to watch game shows like “Jeopardy,” “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” (sadly this show is running its final season), and “The Amazing Race.” A lot of us have even followed the show for so long that we believe we could actually win ourselves. Not only would...
Acts of Kindness Made Possible by the Lottery
It's easy to imagine how you would spend your money if you ever won the lottery. Knowing this, have you ever thought about how you could use that money to help others? These former lottery winners can help give you some ideas. Feeding the Hungry After years of trying,...