
Todd Betzold
News writer
Todd is a freelance writer who has always had a love for all things Lottery.
Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 14 years, and his first paid writing job was covering the first season of The Voice! He has always had a love for gambling, whether it was playing poker with his family as a teen or hitting up the casino when he was old enough to get in. Now, he gets to write about it, so even better! Based out of Michigan with his partner and fur baby Luka, Todd enjoys movies, streaming too much Netflix, spending way too much time at the casino, and hoping to be the next billionaire winner of the Powerball or Mega Millions!
- Hometown
- Born in Bay City, Michigan, currently living in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting and Journalism from Central Michigan University
- Professional work experience
- Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 15 years, and his first paid writing job was to cover the first season of The Voice!
- Certification and awards
- Google Ad Certification
- Languages
- English
In Todd's own words...
What I like about working for Lottery USA
Todd has always had a love for gambling, whether it was playing poker with his family as a teen or hitting up the casino when he was old enough to get in. With Lottery USA, he gets to write about what he loves to do! In addition, Todd is a true crime lover, so he has been able to work his love for crime into covering news stories involving the lottery.
What most excites and intrigues you about the lottery?
Since joining Lottery USA, I have been able to learn a lot more about the different lottery games offered throughout the country. While I was familiar with my in-state games and the big multistate games, learning about what other states offer is an interesting part of the job.
Best run US state lottery?
I am biased here, but I have to say Michigan. We offer great games and a wide variety, so there is something to play on a daily basis, with some pretty good jackpots available for each one.
What’s your most memorable lottery moment?
I'd say one of my most memorable moments was turning 18 and finally being able to buy lottery tickets myself. Walking up to the counter and buying an instant lottery ticket. Of course, not winning on it, but hey, that would have made an even better memory, huh?
What would you do if you won the Powerball jackpot?
If I were to win the Powerball jackpot, I think I would go into hiding for a while and figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I would definitely pay off all my debt. I would give some money to my close friends and family so they can live comfortably. I would then do a lot of traveling, as that is something I have always wanted to do and never been able to do. Where's Todd? Probably on some tropical island, so good luck finding him!
Can you share an interesting fact about yourself?
I used to weigh over 360 pounds! After finally deciding to get my health in order, I lost over 140 pounds. I have successfully been able to maintain that weight loss for the past five years and in October 2024, I ran a half marathon. Needless to say, that race was a little emotional for me, but the hard work and determination paid off for me.
Todd's latest articles
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North Carolina player wins $2M as Mega Millions jackpot grows to $253M
Tuesday's jackpot climbs to $253M — will Mega Millions surprise again before Powerball hits?
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Players win $738K in Jersey Cash 5 and $250K in Pick-6 Double Play
Jersey Cash 5 crowned its 44th winner this year, but will Pick-6 create the state's biggest win of 2025?
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Court keeps $1.08B Powerball fight alive — for now
A California woman still believes the jackpot is hers. Can she turn a losing ticket into a billion-dollar win?
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Million-dollar wins roll in as Powerball jackpot keeps growing
A $2M prize in Tennessee and big wins in Michigan, Oklahoma, and Maryland prove smaller wins pack a punch.
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Georgia's Fantasy 5 just made a $1.62M winner — is it you?
The lucky ticket sold in Hampton matched all five numbers in Tuesday's draw, creating a brand-new millionaire.
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Gas station sells winning $212K Palmetto Cash 5 ticket
After the jackpot rolled nine times, South Carolina celebrated its 24th Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot win of 2025.
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An Alabama woman stole her grandparents' debit card for lottery tickets
Surveillance video shows her making two purchases that added up to almost $500.
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The fatal curse of fortune: Lessons from Jeffrey Dampier's murder
Jeffrey Dampier won $20 million, then was murdered by his family. His story shows the dark side of sudden wealth.
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Powerball climbs to $565M this weekend — highest so far in 2025
See how 2025's jackpots compare to past record-setting years.
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Millions in winnings claimed as New York man wins $10M jackpot
From $10M in Canton to $1M wins downstate, millions in New York Lottery prizes were claimed.
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Ohio lottery ticket snags $1,000 a day for life jackpot
Will they take $1,000 a day or $5.75M at once? The winner now has to decide.
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Jackpot hopes dashed as two lottery heists end in handcuffs
Police say a FedEx driver and a store burglar both tried to steal lottery tickets — neither hit big.
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$501M Powerball win could rewrite lottery history for some states
Tonight's Powerball isn't just huge, it could set state records from coast to coast. Will history be made?
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The 12 zodiac signs as lottery players — who's most likely to blow it?
What would each zodiac sign do after winning the lottery? Chaos, spreadsheets, and designer yachts await.
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Rolling Cash 5 delivers third straight night of jackpot winners
Three wins in three nights — the latest $100K win follows jackpots in Lima and Belmont earlier this week.
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Quad 4s spark $6.81M payday in Illinois Pick 4
More than 2,700 winning tickets were sold, resulting in a big payout across Illinois.
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Massive $449M Powerball jackpot in play, and state games aren't far behind
With jackpots rising coast to coast, tonight could be your night to turn dreams into big money.
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$1M raffle honors Erie Canal and offers best lottery odds in New York
The $20 ticket comes with 1-in-363 odds, better than any other New York Lottery game.
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$83.5M Lotto Texas winner gets her payday at last
Lawmakers were skeptical. The agency was abolished. But her prize is finally on its way.
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