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Investigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.

The $32 million jackpot is the largest the game has seen since October 2025.

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

Capitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.

Daily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.

Lottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.

Corporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.

The new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.

The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.

Authorities responded to a woman's call for help and say they found drugs and a firearm at the home.

Split prizes, six-figure hauls, and coast-to-coast celebrations made it a heartwarming day.

AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.

Authorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.

The Fast Cash jackpot crushed the previous $2.39M mark for the Michigan Lottery.

As legal filings pile up, lottery leaders insist the winner has long been confirmed.

From long shots to record-breaking rollovers, I watched the numbers rise. Was belief enough to change my luck?

Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.

One Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.

Recent Powerball and Mega Millions wins show how lottery taxes can shift monthly forecasts.

Data-driven game design, smart pricing, and player favorites helped push sales past $7 billion in 2025.

Lawmakers now want the lottery to step in, regulate machines, and redirect profits to public programs.

From a record Fast Play hit to an $8.2M Lotto score, multiple jackpots fell in just days. Did one land near you?

Players get a higher minimum win, new prize tiers, and improved chances starting January 30.

Investigators say the driver walked inside like it was just another stop — ice machine damage and all.

The case involved fake pills, firearms, shell businesses, and a country property hiding in plain sight.

Investigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.

The real lesson here isn't about lawsuits, but it's about what players should do the moment they buy a ticket.

U.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.

The defendant admitted stealing from friends and clients, visiting the same store almost every day.

Lawmakers are weighing a long-term plan that would quietly change how the lottery is governed.