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The alleged scheme involved entire books of scratch-offs over several months before managers noticed.

Players wouldn't gain new betting options, but they could gain more certainty.

The cases involve a Walmart cashier, missing ticket books, and claims of lottery fraud.

Lottery officials call it modernization. Critics say it could make problem gambling worse.

A Texas woman did, and her experience serves as a warning to other players.

Authorities claim a scratch-off winner was never properly validated before payouts were made.

What started as a chewed-up scratch-off ticket ended with treats and a surprise payday.

Auditors say years of accounting mistakes came to light after a key finance official unexpectedly died.

The owner says the stolen tickets could be worth anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.

More convenience could be coming for players as Colorado advances its digital plans.

From Pick 4 to Double Play, the state's lottery lineup is growing in a big way.

Powerball trends suggest timing patterns, but could player habits, not luck, be driving the results?

These new rules would make the game's $100,000-a-year prize much harder to keep as a lifetime annuity.

The game has gone over a year without a jackpot winner, fueling a historic run to the third-largest jackpot.

From stolen scratch-offs to a $15,000 scam, recent cases show how lottery schemes take many forms.

After a major merger, the company says local jobs and accountability are top priorities.

A New Hampshire Lottery official says fuel costs and tighter budgets are showing up at the ticket counter.

With multiple games topping $20 million and two nearing records, players have more chances to win big.

Players are spending less at the counter and more on their phones. Is this where lotteries are headed?

The extra feature, called Double Play, costs just $1 but adds a chance at a separate $10 million top prize.

Authorities say the employee tried to turn a fake $1,000 winner into an $800 payday.

The company sought £1.3 billion in damages but walked away owing £40M instead.

Investigators say the suspect searched for winning tickets among packs that had not yet been activated.

Players in New York, Virginia, and the Carolinas are celebrating jackpots ranging from $215K to millions.

Players across the U.S. are wondering whether holiday plans could interrupt their favorite nightly draws.

Former state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.

The Arkansas player missed the jackpot by just one number after a playful showdown with their partner.

The world's biggest sporting event is coming to North America, and lotteries may cash in on the hype.

Investigators say surveillance video helped uncover an alleged South Carolina scheme worth more than $11,000.

Circle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.