
Alex Cramer
News writer; Opinion columnist
Alex is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer with over a decade of experience covering the worlds of finance, entertainment, and gaming for some of the most prominent magazines and websites in the world.
Through hard work, hustle, and an ability to create compelling narratives, he's become a sought-after content writer by world-class publications such as New York Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter, and Fortune 500 companies, including Avery Dennison and Office Depot.
He's also worked as a screenwriter and has writing credits on two feature films, the Disney Channel film Pants on Fire and the faith-based hit I Can Only Imagine.
The most important lesson he's learned as a writer is that everyone, whether they're a movie star, CEO, or ride-share driver, has their own fascinating story to tell, and his joy in life is hearing those stories and sharing them with the world, whether through articles, blog posts, thought leadership pieces or screenplays.
- Hometown
- Los Angeles.
- Education
- Bachelor's - University of California, Los Angeles - Master's - Loyola Marymount University.
- Professional Work Experience
- Entertainment Journalist for People magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Us Weekly & New York Magazine. Personal finance writer for Nerd Wallet, Stackin' Financial, and Mission Lane Financial.
- Certifications
- Member of the Writers Guild of America.
- Languages
- English.
In Alex's own words...
What I like about working for Lottery USA:
I enjoy discovering the story behind the story. I want to know how people's lives changed for better or worse. How they handled the challenges that come with money, how they fulfilled their dreams, and changed their lives in ways they could have never imagined. The lottery is the world's longest-running drama, and the excitement and stories it generates never seem to end.
What most excites and intrigues you about the lottery?
What excites me most about the lottery is its potential to radically change people's lives in ways they never could have imagined and the insane things people will spend their money on.
Best run state lottery?
California, because it creates the most billionaires.
Most memorable lottery moment?
When Edwin Castro became the first multi-billion-dollar winner.
If I won the Powerball:
Delete my LinkedIn, turn off my cell phone, and book a one-way flight to Bali.
Can you share an interesting fact about yourself?
I co-wrote the 2018 movie “I Can Only Imagine”.
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The most expensive scratcher tickets you can buy
Would you pay $100 for a $20 million scratcher?
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Washington State Lottery sells $1 billion in 2023
Washington state breaks lottery ticket sales record.
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Alabama House vote to legalize a state lottery
Will a state lottery finally be legal in Alabama?
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Man sues after learning that his winning Powerball ticket was a mistake
Washington D.C. man sues for Powerball jackpot.
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Pennsylvania scratch-offs: $200M+ wins in January
Pennsylvania scratch-off players won $213 million in January.
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New Jersey sells over $3 billion worth of lottery tickets in 2023
New Jersey sets record for lottery ticket sales in 2023.
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California Lottery creates 180 new millionaires in 2023
Two billion dollar lottery prizes are still unclaimed.
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Three Pennsylvania Lottery players win $8 million in one week
Pennsylvania Lottery players win $8 million in a week.
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Wisconsin Lottery introduces three new scratchers for New Ticket Tuesday
The new Wisconsin scratch ticket has a $1 million jackpot.
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Hackers penetrate the Ohio Lottery
Hackers steal personal information from Ohio Lottery players.
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Tennessee Lottery raises over $7 billion for education
Two million students won the lottery without buying a ticket.
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California Lottery introduces four new scratchers in January
New California scratcher tickets include a $7 million jackpot.
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How the North Carolina Lottery saved a damaged $1 million ticket
North Carolina Lottery rebuilds damaged $1 million ticket.
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Mississippi Lottery grosses $2 billion in sales
Mississippi hits the jackpot with $2 billion in ticket sales.
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$1.7 Million Lotto! jackpot remains unclaimed in Connecticut
A $1.7 million lottery jackpot is still unclaimed.
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Colorado's Monopoly Secret Vault 200X offers a $1 million jackpot
Colorado's new Monopoly game can make you a millionaire.
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Pennsylvania scratch-off players win over $195 million in December
After $195 million in scratch-off winnings were paid out in December, several $5 million jackpots remain!
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Wyoming lottery players take home over $18 million in 2023
Are you one of WyoLotto's two million winners in 2023?
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