1. The program went to a lottery for fiscal years starting October 1,2007 and 2008.

2. People with the lottery tickets did not want to wait.

3. The lottery has repeatedly issued statements urging the winner to come forward before the deadline.

4. It was better than winning the lottery, she said.

5. In this case, a computerized lottery determined he would get dragged down the aisle.

6. Those with lottery tickets favored the things, not the travel.

7. The visas are then awarded by lottery to qualified applicants.

8. That same uncertainty drives people to gamble and buy lottery tickets.

9. The Mega Millions top payout is the third major lottery win in New Jersey this year.