Todd Betzold
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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Supreme Court launches online lottery for public seats
The new online lottery system allows people to skip the line and secure seats to watch proceedings.
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South Dakota Lottery's mobile-cashing feature delayed until January
This new feature will allow players to receive winnings over $100 electronically to their bank accounts.
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Who won $47M? SuperLotto Plus jackpot ticket sold in California
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Artesia, but could it be you? Check your numbers.
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Connecticut joins jackpot craze — two $100K wins in two nights
Back-to-back jackpot wins in Connecticut follow similar streaks in New Jersey, Mississippi, and Michigan.
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Double the luck: Couple wins lottery twice in one day
Playing birthdays turned into double delight for an Ohio couple, who scored $25K and more just in time for the holidays.
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No jackpot winner, but Florida ticket hits $5M in Mega Millions
The Mega Millions jackpot now climbs to $670M, making it the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history.
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Man claims he won full $394M Mega Millions jackpot, files lawsuit
The L.A. man insists he hit the jackpot twice, but the missing second ticket has left him with only half the prize.
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Will you beat the odds? $619M Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs tonight
Tonight's drawing could change someone's life, but the odds are tougher than getting struck by lightning.
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Two-year lottery ticket crime spree ends with New Jersey man behind bars
Wawa stores were targeted in a $50K lottery ticket theft operation spanning two Ocean County towns.
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New York hits jackpot — $256M Powerball win caps off a lucky 2024
A single Powerball ticket in New York wins it all — the ninth jackpot of the year across the country.
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New award-winning games coming to iLottery in Kentucky for 2025
This new digital content is designed to engage players and support local education initiatives.
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Will you strike gold? Mega Millions and Powerball lead big jackpot weekend
Mega Millions climbs into the record books while Powerball and other games headline huge lottery weekend.
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Police arrest screwdriver-wielding robber in lottery ticket heist
Police say the repeat offender returned mid-robbery to grab more lottery tickets and flee in a getaway SUV.
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State lotteries turn to new tech company to modernize games
The new partnerships mean advanced systems and better player experiences in Ohio and North Dakota.
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Massachusetts online lottery faces another delay
Massachusetts targets summer 2026 for launch, projecting $360M in annual profits within 10 years.
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Mega Millions hits $579M; slow jackpot year brings bigger payouts
Ohio and Wisconsin players grabbed $1M each, as there have only been three jackpot winners in 2024.
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Texas bill targets lottery apps in attempt to ban online ticket sales
A $95M Lotto Texas win in 2023 ignited debates over online lottery sales in the state.
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Deadline looms for lucky $138M Powerball jackpot winner
The owner of the unclaimed ticket, bought at a Walmart in Huber Heights, has until December 30 to claim the prize.
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Ontario hits $2.4B in online gaming, leaving some U.S. states behind
Ontario's record-breaking iGaming year shows big wins, while some U.S. states still fold on online lottery.
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