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Is the holiday season fueling an uptick in lottery crime?Lottery thefts spike as shopping season heats up — holiday craze or bigger trend?
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Ohio artist turns family turmoil into a prize-winning quiltHer father-in-law’s hidden addiction left boxes of tickets, but she turned them into 'Best in Show.'
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How tech-savvy players are shaping the future of the lotteryFrom online tickets to automated services, players are setting the pace. Could this reshape how we all play?
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Can lottery funds keep schools safe and standing in North Carolina?From safety tech to infrastructure fixes, the request shows how essential lottery revenue has become.
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Florida man wins the lottery, then gets jumped before he can celebratePolice say surveillance shows the attacker waiting in the shadows long before the assault.
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8 things lottery players are thankful for in 2025This holiday season, lottery players are counting their blessings from $1B jackpots to funds for schools.
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Could America ever ban post-jackpot moves to tax-free states?Many big winners relocate after hitting it big, but what if your home state claimed your taxes first?
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How a $20K ticket created one of Tampa’s weirdest lottery disputesA loyal friend, a scratcher win, and a pointed memo collided into a messy dismissal. Why?
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How Brazil’s lottery reform could influence U.S. prize poolBrazil’s new revenue split could inspire U.S. lotteries to increase prize funding and rethink how payouts are structured.
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$90M jackpot lifted a lucky player and gave a local store a big boost tooKrish Patel’s store gets a rare $30K reward, adding excitement to a street already buzzing with big wins.
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As states ban online sweeps, are lotteries about to get a sales boost?States cutting off sweeps could push gamers back to lottery tickets. Will that drive a surge in jackpots?
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Georgia Lottery reaches $30B while federal support for schools shrinksThis year's federal rollbacks make the state's latest lottery transfer more important than ever.
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Is the Virgin Islands Lottery showing states a new way to give back?A final payment secured retiree checks, raising the question: Why isn't this system used elsewhere?
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Could a 'fantasy lottery' be the future of play?Blending luck with skill could attract new players, but would it change the game too much?
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How a gas station robbery proved lottery tech never sleepsLottery officials quickly flagged the stolen tickets, showing how thieves get caught faster than they think.
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Why states are urging players to rethink lottery gifts this holidayThis year’s message is louder: early exposure shapes future risks, and states want players to rethink traditions.
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How one jackpot meltdown explains a new trend in lottery planningHis lavish secret life shows why financial counseling is becoming a bigger part of jackpot culture.
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The real reason Iowa wants players excited about scratchers againThis milestone wasn’t just for show, as it hinted at perks aimed at making quick-play games more rewarding.
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Social media post lets friend steal lottery prizeThis incident in China highlights how sharing lottery images can make digital ticket fraud easy.
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