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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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Suspects arrested after gas station break-in by axe-wielding thieves
The suspects, caught on video with masks and a stolen case of scratchers, are now in police custody.
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‘Let us vote’: Alabama lottery efforts fall short — public wants their say
A state rep says a plain lottery bill might win public favor, but it faces slim chances in the legislature.
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Lucky for Life pays off big for man after nine years of waiting
With anniversaries and baseball numbers, a Kentucky man claimed $25K a year for life, calling it “a blessing.”
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Breast cancer survivor scores lottery win just in time for the holidays
Beating the odds once was enough, but this survivor just scored big by winning a 2024 Ford Bronco.
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Ohio pair charged in lottery scam using stolen credit cards
A trail of suspicious purchases unveils a multi-state fraud scheme.
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Former clerks caught cashing stolen lottery tickets after power outage
Security cameras from multiple stores helped Texas police uncover the suspects, who stole almost 300 tickets.
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Lottery tickets as gifts? Great — but not for the little ones!
This holiday season, state lotteries have the Gift Responsibly campaign to ensure gifts bring joy, not risks.
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Luck runs out: National Lottery winner jailed for shocking crime
The Grimsby man’s syndicate won £2.2million in 2009, but now he’s going to prison for being a pedophile.
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Union slams California Lottery for ignoring manager harassment complaints
The lottery is under fire for turning a blind eye to serious bullying accusations against its management.
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California Lottery finally pays $44M Powerball winner after long delay
The man received a lump sum payment of almost $17 million about 12 weeks after hitting the jackpot.
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Is Mega Millions pricing out its players?
Changes to Mega Millions are promising bigger winnings — but at what cost to everyday players?
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