
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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Man finally hits jackpot after playing the lottery daily since the 80s
Winning the $1.7M Cash 5 jackpot won't change his routine — he's still playing the lottery.
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering a ban on lottery courier services
A proposed law could force popular lottery couriers out of the state, limiting online ticket-buying options.
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Man busted after cashing in stolen lottery tickets from burglaries
A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.
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$138 lottery ticket feud led to murder — now conviction overturned
A Utah man claimed self-defense after a lottery fight turned fatal — now a court says he deserves a new trial.
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South Carolina Senate approves lottery-funded private school vouchers
Supporters say the bill expands school choice, but opponents call it an attack on public education funding.
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Oz Lotto's $100 million jackpot has a winner down under
A Sydney woman became the biggest individual lottery winner in Australia's history with a $100M win.
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Lottery ticket run leads to tragedy as court official crashes
A lottery run turned into a manslaughter case after a Vegas court official's alleged DUI crash in Arizona.
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Push to keep Michigan Lottery winners private gains momentum
Jackpot joy can turn to fear — one Michigan lawmaker wants to protect winners from threats and scams.
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Arkansas LOTTO jackpot finally hits, and winner snags record $5.12 million
This is the first LOTTO jackpot win in over a year, as the last win took place on September 13, 2023.
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Lottery predictions: 6 things to watch for in 2025
2025 could mark major milestones, including Mega Millions changes and a possible new state joining the fun.
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Oregon cracks down on lottery ticket resale schemes in new bill
Some winners sell their tickets to ticket brokers at a discount to avoid taxes or debts.
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to eliminate Gaming Commission
The bill would transfer gambling regulation to the Attorney General's office, reshaping oversight in the state.
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A Virginia Lottery ticket sat in a Bible — then it became a $1M miracle
It's a lucky week for Virginia Lottery players, with big wins all around — including a $1M raffle winner.
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Nebraska man charged after claiming stolen $300K lottery ticket
Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.
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Mobile jackpots? Indiana iGaming bill clears key hurdle
The bill could make online casino and lottery games legal by September, promising millions in state revenue.
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Numbers Midday draw game hits 762% payout, thousands in prizes won
With wins like $26K and $32K at a laundromat, Rhode Island lottery players had plenty to celebrate yesterday.
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Tonight's Lotto Texas jackpot is the world's biggest prize
A historic run hits 93 draws, with tonight's $73.5 million jackpot being the eighth largest in history.
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New York welcomes another wave of lucky lottery millionaires
New Yorkers struck gold again as winners across the state claimed prizes, including a Cash4Life jackpot.
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Record-high state jackpots heat up across the country
From Texas Lotto's $72M jackpot to Arkansas' $5M record-breaker, the weekend is packed with lottery excitement.
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