
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!
Todd's latest articles
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Scratch-off snatchers indicted in $150K Colorado Lottery ticket heist
Investigators say they struck when clerks weren't looking and cashed in before anyone noticed.
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Lawmakers look to bring Louisiana's lottery games into the digital age
Online sales could rake in millions for Louisiana, but could instant games stir unwanted gambling battles?
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Signs you're destined to win the lottery (or at least think you are)
Some call it luck, others call it delusion — either way, these signs will have you feeling hopeful.
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Scratch-offs spark thefts, assaults and attic escapes
From sweet-talking a clerk to a brotherly beatdown, these men took lottery fever to new levels.
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Courier showdown: Texas Lottery faces lawsuit over recent service ban
Lotto.com says it played by the rules and now the TLC pulled the plug without warning.
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Late mother’s note leads son to unexpected EuroMillions surprise
She played every week for years without a big win until after she passed. Was the prize his all along?
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Masked thief nabbed after allegedly cashing stolen lottery tickets
Caught by the bling: A flashy watch and a telltale tattoo helped police ID the masked thief.
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Florida scores 400% payout surge after Mega Millions shake-up
Payouts jumped from $840K to $4.3M — game-changer for players or just a lottery power play?
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Lost debit card leads to $480K jackpot win for Washington man
He just wanted his debit card back, but a lucky feeling led to a big lottery win.
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Match 6 delivers back-to-back jackpot wins in Pennsylvania
One topped $2.3 million, the other hit $500K — who will step forward to claim the cash?
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The luckiest days for lottery wins — are you playing on the right one?
Some days, we see more lottery wins than others. Is it luck or just coincidence?
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The Easter Bunny is here, but Louisiana's lottery takes the day off
The lottery's hitting pause for Easter in Louisiana, but what about the rest of the U.S.?
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Man jailed in shocking lottery ticket fight that ended in deadly gunfire
A fight over a lottery ticket ends with a man being shot and the 70-year-old alleged shooter behind bars.
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Lottery luck turns into a history-saving donation for a Connecticut non-profit
Thanks to a winning ticket and one generous gesture, Trumbull's past just got a brighter future.
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Lottery machine helps police crack theft case in Maryland
Surveillance at a Sheetz store caught more than just a card swipe — it helped link a suspect to multiple thefts.
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Oz Lotto's $70M jackpot was won by 15 strangers with one ticket
They walked into different stores, bought the same syndicate share, and now they're forever linked.
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Nevada says not yet to the lottery, but this fight's far from over
A recent poll shows 84% of Nevadans support a lottery. So why won't lawmakers let them vote on it?
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Massive Mass Cash prize still unclaimed — final countdown has begun
Massachusetts isn't alone, as unclaimed jackpots are lurking in wallets and junk drawers across the U.S.
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Lottery luck strikes in two states — $3.4M in prizes waiting to be claimed
Wednesday night created two millionaires — a $2.43M win in Louisiana and a $1.02M win in Minnesota.
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