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The thrill of winning millions comes with an unexpected challenge — deciding who should know about it.

A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.

A proposal to raise the lottery age to 21 moves forward, and businesses may get more video lottery machines.

New terminals, enhanced reporting, and faster ticket-checking are on the way with the IGT contract extension.

Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.

The suspects tried their luck with fake payments, but store employees weren't fooled, and arrests soon followed.

Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.

A new bill could reduce education's lottery funding, but only if ticket sales hit key revenue goals.

Four Jamaican nationals were arrested in Alabama for allegedly scamming victims into sending cash for fake wins.

Winning the $1.7M Cash 5 jackpot won't change his routine — he's still playing the lottery.

A proposed law could force popular lottery couriers out of the state, limiting online ticket-buying options.

A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.

A Utah man claimed self-defense after a lottery fight turned fatal — now a court says he deserves a new trial.

Supporters say the bill expands school choice, but opponents call it an attack on public education funding.

A Sydney woman became the biggest individual lottery winner in Australia's history with a $100M win.

A lottery run turned into a manslaughter case after a Vegas court official's alleged DUI crash in Arizona.

Jackpot joy can turn to fear — one Michigan lawmaker wants to protect winners from threats and scams.

This is the first LOTTO jackpot win in over a year, as the last win took place on September 13, 2023.

2025 could mark major milestones, including Mega Millions changes and a possible new state joining the fun.

Some winners sell their tickets to ticket brokers at a discount to avoid taxes or debts.

The bill would transfer gambling regulation to the Attorney General's office, reshaping oversight in the state.

It's a lucky week for Virginia Lottery players, with big wins all around — including a $1M raffle winner.

The bill could make online casino and lottery games legal by September, promising millions in state revenue.

Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.

With wins like $26K and $32K at a laundromat, Rhode Island lottery players had plenty to celebrate yesterday.

A historic run hits 93 draws, with tonight's $73.5 million jackpot being the eighth largest in history.

New Yorkers struck gold again as winners across the state claimed prizes, including a Cash4Life jackpot.

From Texas Lotto's $72M jackpot to Arkansas' $5M record-breaker, the weekend is packed with lottery excitement.

The bill could end the 18+ exception for lottery and horse racing, bringing all gambling in the state to 21+.

The North Carolina man almost gave up playing 8-8-8-8, but sticking with it led to his biggest win yet.