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South Carolina FedEx driver accused of taking lottery ticketsInvestigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.
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SuperLotto's biggest jackpot in 5 months hits in SoCalThe $32 million jackpot is the largest the game has seen since October 2025.
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Lottery terminals go dark at two North Carolina storesState officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.
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Police swarm Virginia Lottery offices over a suspicious packageCapitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.
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Carnival unveils first-ever fleetwide cruise lotteryDaily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.
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HotWins launches in Illinois with rapid-fire drawingsLottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.
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Abandoned lottery ticket turns into $12.8M legal dramaCorporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.
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New Fast Cash game from Michigan Lottery packs 18 shots at a big winThe new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.
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Is a new lottery era beginning with the launch of Millionaire for Life?The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.
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Jackpot to jail cell: Kentucky's biggest lottery winner arrested againAuthorities responded to a woman's call for help and say they found drugs and a firearm at the home.
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Lottery players feel the love with Valentine's Day jackpot winsSplit prizes, six-figure hauls, and coast-to-coast celebrations made it a heartwarming day.
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Can you expect physical lottery tickets to disappear anytime soon?AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.
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Man admits role in $1M multi-state lottery scam targeting seniorsAuthorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.
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Lions-themed ticket roars to $4.14M record winThe Fast Cash jackpot crushed the previous $2.39M mark for the Michigan Lottery.
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$1.08B Powerball dispute grows as lottery group moves to dismissAs legal filings pile up, lottery leaders insist the winner has long been confirmed.
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Manifesting a 2025 lottery jackpot: My year chasing the big winFrom long shots to record-breaking rollovers, I watched the numbers rise. Was belief enough to change my luck?
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Lottery growth goes digital: $346B expected worldwide in 2026Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.
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As mobile betting soars, New York eyes science behind gambling addictionOne Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.
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How billion-dollar lottery jackpots quietly supercharge state tax revenueRecent Powerball and Mega Millions wins show how lottery taxes can shift monthly forecasts.
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Florida's scratch-off success sends a message to other lotteriesData-driven game design, smart pricing, and player favorites helped push sales past $7 billion in 2025.
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Missouri wants the state lottery to run video lottery machinesLawmakers now want the lottery to step in, regulate machines, and redirect profits to public programs.
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Winning weekend delivers millions in jackpots across five statesFrom a record Fast Play hit to an $8.2M Lotto score, multiple jackpots fell in just days. Did one land near you?
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EZmatch gets its biggest upgrade in years for Florida playersPlayers get a higher minimum win, new prize tiers, and improved chances starting January 30.
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Woman drives into a gas station freezer and goes in for lottery ticketsInvestigators say the driver walked inside like it was just another stop — ice machine damage and all.
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Have you heard about the 80-year-old lottery winner who ran a drug ring?The case involved fake pills, firearms, shell businesses, and a country property hiding in plain sight.
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Stolen lottery tickets help police connect Texas burglariesInvestigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.
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Judge shuts down lost ticket claim in $394M Mega Millions caseThe real lesson here isn't about lawsuits, but it's about what players should do the moment they buy a ticket.
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Finland's scratchcard gift rule shows how differently the U.S. playsU.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.
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Clients trusted him with taxes, but he spent their money on scratch-offsThe defendant admitted stealing from friends and clients, visiting the same store almost every day.
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A shakeup could be coming to Tennessee Lottery leadershipLawmakers are weighing a long-term plan that would quietly change how the lottery is governed.
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