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Arizona caps bulk buys on Fast Play tickets in new lottery rule update
A new $50K-a-day rule targets ticket hoarders to keep Fast Play games fun and fair for all players.
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Texas Lottery faces countdown after Gov. Abbott signs sweeping new law
The law rewrites the rules for players with no more mobile purchases and a possible end to the game by 2029.
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Florida Publix strikes again with $1K-a-day Cash4Life lottery ticket
A Stuart shopper scored big in the June 23 drawing as Publix racks up a fourth major win in 2025.
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Five-ball jackpot streak rolls on with $792K weekend Cash 5 win
The jackpot streak didn't stop at three states; Pennsylvania's Cash 5 win took it into the weekend.
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Five-number draw games score jackpot wins in 3 states on the same night
From $180K to $472K, players in Nebraska, New Jersey, and South Carolina are a whole lot richer.
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Woman charged with lottery fraud over a scratcher worth just $25
Investigators say she took the scratcher while on the job and then cashed it in at another location.
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Florida Lottery draws 6-6-6, but it's all luck for Pick 3 winners
Is the universe playing tricks? One of the most feared numbers just brought in nearly $2 million.
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The clock's ticking on $1M lottery tickets in Idaho and Virginia
June 30 is the final chance to claim a life-changing win from two forgotten raffle tickets. Could one be yours?
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Billionaire lottery winner turns investor in fire-ravaged California
After keeping a low profile, Edwin Castro is putting his $2B win to work, starting at home.
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Can Friday the 13th be lucky again? $264M jackpot up for grabs
Some call it cursed, but Friday the 13th has delivered millions in Mega Millions winnings. Could this be your turn?
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Clerk threatened, tickets taken — police say the suspect used a fake gun
The plan? Walk in, fake a gun, and leave with tickets. The outcome? Jail time and a court date.
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Lottery ticket scam resurfaces — NYPD urges New Yorkers to stay sharp
Someone claims they can't cash their lottery ticket and need your help? The 71st Precinct says walk away fast.
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Big winner's big change: From not guilty to serving time
Kentucky Powerball winner initially pleaded not guilty to charges but is now requesting to serve out his sentence.
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Florida sheriff arrested in high-stakes illegal gambling case
Authorities say the sheriff protected the business, which took in $21.6 million before the bust.
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Loose lottery balls force do-over in Massachusetts draw
A mix-up with the machine door led to a chaotic but comically human moment, all fixed with a late-night draw.
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Michigan Lottery signs deal to level up online player experience
Players can expect a smoother, smarter, and more rewarding digital lottery experience by 2026.
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Lottery couriers may see big changes under New Jersey's new proposal
The 60-day comment period is now open, inviting players and pros to weigh in on the future of ticket delivery.
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$793K win shocks duo who just started playing the lottery together
They thought it was a mistake. Spoiler: it wasn't. Now they're planning a debt-free future.
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Texas Lottery gets a legal break, but the bigger battle is just beginning
With the lawsuit dropped, attention shifts to an agency under fire and a jackpot winner still fighting.
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