Texas adopts Mega Millions rules changes (Daily Sentinel) AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery Commission unanimously adopted proposed rule changes for the Mega Millions game Monday, including a new starting jackpot. The action follows an announcement that California plans to become the 12th state to join the game. The rules changes become effective June 22.
New study probes lethal lottery of death row (Khaleej Times) WASHINGTON - Why do some US murderers rot away for years on death row, while others get fast tracked to the killing chamber? The answer may have little to do with the specifics of a convict’s crime, according to new academic research sure to inject new bite into the debate over capital punishment.
