
Todd Betzold
News writer
Todd is a freelance writer who has always had a love for all things Lottery.
Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 14 years and his first paid writing job was covering the first season of The Voice! He has always had a love for gambling, whether it was playing poker with his family as a teen or hitting up the casino when he was old enough to get in. Now, he gets to write about it, so even better! Based out of Michigan with his partner and fur baby Luka, Todd enjoys movies, streaming too much Netflix, spending way too much time at the casino and hoping to be the next billionaire winner of the Powerball or Mega Millions!
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Nick Mosby lands lottery board seat despite tax woes, ethics violations
From unpaid taxes to questionable campaign filings, Mosby's history makes his new oversight role a head-scratcher.
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$1.27B Mega Millions winner in California brought into the spotlight
The record-breaking jackpot went to Rosemary Casarotti, who's happy, grateful, and staying out of the limelight.
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Michigan Lottery fraud probe leads to two arrests in credit card scheme
After months of digging, police raided homes in two cities, uncovering evidence linked to the Bad Axe fraud case.
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Kentucky woman's $100K lottery win nearly went out with the trash
A simple mistake almost cost one lucky Powerball player a six-figure prize — until a lottery clerk saved the day.
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Man busted for stealing $2K in lottery tickets and walking away with $80
He grabbed an entire case of lottery tickets, but his luck ran out fast — cops caught him a few hours later.
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Hoosier Lotto winner snags $42.5M — the first jackpot win in over a year
It's a life-changing moment for at least one lucky player, as the jackpot has been growing since December 2023.
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Lottery winner's ticket had a doodle and a $25K a year for life prize
Charmaine Tate had written on her Lucky for Life ticket — but the real highlight was the $390K prize she had won.
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Lottery hot zones: These Washington retailers have the winning touch
Winning streaks aren't just for players — these Washington retailers have been racking up lottery wins for customers.
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Unbelievable all-20s lottery draw reignites debate in South Korea
A rare winning number combination has skeptics questioning the odds — and the system.
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Florida pair arrested for running illegal lottery from restaurant, laundromat
Cash, slot machines, and betting slips were seized in the North Miami Beach gambling sting.
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Winner waited days to confirm a lottery jackpot just to savor the feeling
The Maryland man had a gut feeling but avoided checking — three days later, the lottery confirmed his instincts.
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Ex-CFO stole $6.7M, blew cash on lottery, casinos, and private jet trips
He gambled on a lavish lifestyle — spending big on the lottery, casinos, and gold — until the odds ran out.
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Powerball win turns into best birthday gift ever for Virginia woman
Patrick Lash knew he had a million-dollar ticket — but he kept it secret for the perfect birthday surprise.
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Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes to keep lottery winners' names under wraps
Rep. Harkins' new bill aims to protect winners from harassment by allowing anonymity for prizes over $1M.
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Triple treat: Pennsylvania players cash in on a lucky Pick 3 draw
Over 10,000 players picked the right digits, turning a simple Pick 3 draw into a $2.4 million payout bonanza.
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Man steals lottery tickets at gunpoint, gets caught cashing in winners
A man hoping for an instant win got an instant arrest after police traced the stolen tickets back to him.
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From roadrunners to wild money: Local lotteries you'll want to try now
Discover games with wild themes, exciting twists, and big payouts in every corner of the U.S. lottery scene.
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Big-number sequences pay out millions across states
From 2-3-4 to 5-6-7-8, players are cashing in on sequential numbers nationwide.
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Dropped lottery tickets help bust felon in stolen motorcycle, gun heist
The Minnesota man stole a motorcycle and drove to Iowa, where he dropped lottery tickets during a break-in.
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