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Police say cashing the stolen lottery ticket helped tie together weeks of crimes across multiple businesses.

Mobile claims could streamline payouts for players big and small. Is this the end of the long wait?

Progressive payouts and instant games quietly drove engagement all year long.

Since April, the jackpot kept growing, becoming the largest ever before one lucky player won $32.91M.

A national U.S. lottery? Some say it could simplify games, while others fear it would upend state systems.

Jackpots aren't the only thing growing. Non-jackpot prizes have jumped dramatically thanks to redesigns.

Lottery thefts spike as shopping season heats up — holiday craze or bigger trend?

Her father-in-law’s hidden addiction left boxes of tickets, but she turned them into 'Best in Show.'

From online tickets to automated services, players are setting the pace. Could this reshape how we all play?

From safety tech to infrastructure fixes, the request shows how essential lottery revenue has become.

Police say surveillance shows the attacker waiting in the shadows long before the assault.

This holiday season, lottery players are counting their blessings from $1B jackpots to funds for schools.

Many big winners relocate after hitting it big, but what if your home state claimed your taxes first?

A loyal friend, a scratcher win, and a pointed memo collided into a messy dismissal. Why?

Brazil’s new revenue split could inspire U.S. lotteries to increase prize funding and rethink how payouts are structured.

Krish Patel’s store gets a rare $30K reward, adding excitement to a street already buzzing with big wins.

States cutting off sweeps could push gamers back to lottery tickets. Will that drive a surge in jackpots?

This year's federal rollbacks make the state's latest lottery transfer more important than ever.

A final payment secured retiree checks, raising the question: Why isn't this system used elsewhere?

Blending luck with skill could attract new players, but would it change the game too much?

Lottery officials quickly flagged the stolen tickets, showing how thieves get caught faster than they think.

This year’s message is louder: early exposure shapes future risks, and states want players to rethink traditions.

His lavish secret life shows why financial counseling is becoming a bigger part of jackpot culture.

This milestone wasn’t just for show, as it hinted at perks aimed at making quick-play games more rewarding.

This incident in China highlights how sharing lottery images can make digital ticket fraud easy.

A record $2.5M win came from a phone, not a store, showing how digital play is reshaping lottery habits today.

Online play and credit purchases are now live in Colorado, raising questions about convenience and player risk.

Brightstar is revamping its eco strategy, raising questions about what upgrades American players may see next.

Lawmakers want tougher lottery rules, and the push hints at growing concerns behind the counter.

BCLC frames it as a limited Canadian trial to study buying habits, but corner stores say it feels like a snub.