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Why some lottery winners keep their jackpot a secret — even from family
The thrill of winning millions comes with an unexpected challenge — deciding who should know about it.
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Store employee accused of stealing lottery tickets while working
A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.
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South Dakota lawmakers vote to increase lottery age
A proposal to raise the lottery age to 21 moves forward, and businesses may get more video lottery machines.
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Tennessee Lottery players to see high-tech upgrades in IGT contract deal
New terminals, enhanced reporting, and faster ticket-checking are on the way with the IGT contract extension.
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Repeat burglar busted trying to cash stolen lottery ticket
Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.
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Michigan trio's lottery scam hits a dead end in South Dakota
The suspects tried their luck with fake payments, but store employees weren't fooled, and arrests soon followed.
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Shaq talks NBA, Newark pride & giving back in New Jersey Lottery collab
Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.
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New Jersey lawmakers look to shift more lottery cash into pension fund
A new bill could reduce education's lottery funding, but only if ticket sales hit key revenue goals.
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Feds crack down on alleged $200K lottery scam ring
Four Jamaican nationals were arrested in Alabama for allegedly scamming victims into sending cash for fake wins.
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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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