Not willing to post the turn file at the moment; it's an active MP game. However, you are right... two of the events were in the same place.
I think luck scales in the sense that an early 1000/3000 event can provide a huge boost to your early expansion. This can help you secure a strong mid-game and ultimately translate into control of more provinces late-game. Yes, you may get more money in the long run from order, but the ability to get a significant lead in research due to the free castles shouldn't be discounted. Also the gem income as others have mentioned is significant. I've easily averaged 10 gems a turn from events alone. Of course, I'm no expert... I've yet to even come close to winning any game yet
