ADVISORY/The California Lottery is Looking for a Few Good Dogs.

News Editors

ADVISORY...for Oct. 12 (Saturday)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

    What: Together with PETCO stores, the California Lottery wants to
    know if you have one of California's "Top Dogs?" The lottery is
    developing a new series of Scratchers tickets featuring
    California's "Top Dogs." The Lottery will be travelling across the
    state and holding contests to select the "Top Dogs" to be featured
    on these Scratchers in 2003.

    Sunnyvale-area residents are invited to bring their dogs to their
    local contest this Saturday to see if their dog has what it takes
    to be on the California Lottery's next series of Scratchers
    tickets.

    When: October 12, 2002
          12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
          (Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. sharp)

    Gift bags will be handed out to the first 100 contestants --
    limit one gift bag per dog.

    Where: PETCO
    160 East El Camino Real
    Sunnyvale, California

    Note: Additional information about the California Lottery may be
    found on our web site at http://www.calottery.com