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In September 2010, to settle contempt charges that it had violated one of the 2001 agreements, (“ marketing practices of misleading consumers to believe purchasing magazines and other products will increase their chance to win the jackpot )” the company entered into a supplemental judgment with 33 states to extend the consumer protections set forth in its 2000 and 2001 multi-state settlements.

A total amount of $ 3. 5 million was paid to cover the total cost of the states ' joint investigation.

Specific terms of the 2010 settlement include: