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A big hunk o’ cash: Elvis-inspired Lotto Max player wins $1MHe thought it was $10K, but then reality hit. Would you stay cool or be all shook up?
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Scratch-and-snatch lottery thefts spark concern across Ontario townsPolice in Cobourg and Aylmer say suspects used quick tricks to steal tickets, a trend spreading in Canada.
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North Carolina lottery players can now double their Powerball funA $1 add-on could turn a single ticket into two shots at millions. Too good to pass up?
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Thailand reminds monks: No lottery predictions allowedA centuries-old ban is back in focus as fortune-telling monks face new scrutiny. But will the warnings stick?
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California thieves drag off a $20K lottery machineThe vending machine was found busted with tickets inside, but officials say they’re useless once deactivated.
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74-year-old targeted in daylight robbery — police want your helpA lottery ticket errand turned shocking for one Houston man, and he hopes the suspect learns a lesson.
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At 20, she chose $1K a week for life — but was it the best financial call?She’s set for $1K a week forever, but would investing $1M up front pay off more in the long run?
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Forgotten Powerball ticket on fridge turns into $20M (AUD) surprise winA fridge door held their golden ticket while life kept them too busy to notice.
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Five-ball fever: Six states hit jackpot wins in one weekendFive-ball draws proved their power, with Pennsylvania even doubling up with back-to-back jackpot wins.
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After 50 years of tickets, he finally got a refund worth $100KAfter years of near misses, one man’s dedication to gambling paid off with a big lottery win.
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Man charged in scratch-off scam after cashing in hundreds in prize moneyCircle K, Publix, and more — he hit several spots before landing behind bars.
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Lottery ticket scam lands Michigan man in jail, $10K restitutionAuthorities say over $7,000 in tickets were bought using stolen credit cards before detectives caught him.
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New Hampshire Lottery unveils new Wheel Spin Spectacular gameIt’s the first eInstant with a wheel mechanic and player choices, adding a fresh twist to online play.
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Record $6.6B sales push NC Lottery education funds beyond $1B againFrom preschool to new campuses, these lottery dollars are shaping the future of education.
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Lottery ticket theft spree in Florida ends in surrender, not jackpotThe suspect thought he had a winning plan until new measures and sharp detectives beat his odds.
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Who won Saturday's $1.79B Powerball jackpot?The drawing created nearly 10 million winners and helped pump millions into schools.
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The secret power of small lottery prizesWinning $50 or $100 may seem minor, but it tricks the brain into chasing the next jackpot.
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Powerball jackpot hits $1.8B in longest record-breaking run everIt's already the second-biggest prize, but could this streak rewrite the Powerball record books?
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Kansas joins Double Play, adding more fun to Powerball ticketsDouble Play launches September 22, which offers a second shot at prizes up to $10M.
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Lottery scam suspect arrested 6 years after indictmentAuthorities say he used multiple aliases before Postal Inspectors tracked him down.
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Mississippi Lottery pulls new scratch-off over printing problemPlayers can still redeem valid wins, while officials gear up to launch a replacement game soon.
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Three states strike it rich with Labor Day Cash 5 jackpotsFrom $349K to nearly $875K, three lucky tickets turned the holiday into a jackpot.
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Lottery age rules: From no limits in New Zealand to 21+ in other placesSome countries allow 16-year-olds to play, while others ban tickets until 21. Where's the line?
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Undercover lottery sting foils clerk's attempt at fake $1,000 prizeLottery security planted the decoy, but what investigators say she admitted next is bigger.
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Police name three suspects in wild multi-state lottery ticket heistPolice say the trio swindled stores in at least 10 states using prepaid card tricks.
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Lucky person hits $14.6M jackpot — the biggest Illinois Lotto win of 2025Crown Mart, the winning retailer, celebrates with a $146,000 bonus and plans to reinvest.
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Florida woman caught laundering millions in multi-state lottery schemeThe scheme ran for four years and drained bank accounts across the country before it was stopped.
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$1M wins run in the family for Massachusetts coupleMegan Armstrong won $1M, years after her husband claimed the same prize. Is this the luckiest couple in town?
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North Carolina player wins $2M as Mega Millions jackpot grows to $253MTuesday's jackpot climbs to $253M — will Mega Millions surprise again before Powerball hits?
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Players win $738K in Jersey Cash 5 and $250K in Pick-6 Double PlayJersey Cash 5 crowned its 44th winner this year, but will Pick-6 create the state's biggest win of 2025?
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