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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.

Jersey Cash 5 hit $176M in sales, and Cash Pop grew 10%, so why are smaller games stealing the spotlight?

Colorado bettors grabbed almost $100K, while Tennessee players scooped over five times that.

Only three other times has the jackpot climbed this high. Will this be the one that breaks records?

It's another reminder that even smaller draw games can deliver big dreams and bigger payouts.

The lucky trio plans to invest their winnings, but they're still chasing the $900M dream.

The top prize winner faces the ultimate question: lifetime payments or a one-time payment of $7 million?

The winning ticket came from a San Jose liquor store that's now feeling pretty lucky itself.

With Powerball added in, more than $1.3 billion in prizes await weekend players.

The $131K prize must be claimed by December 3, while other states are warning about more unclaimed prizes.

More than 7,200 lucky players turned the 0-0-0 combo and a Fireball of 0 into nearly $1.8 million in prizes.

Rolling since June, the Mega Millions jackpot hasn't crowned a November winner in nearly a decade.

He reportedly cashed in over $4K in wins before the bar noticed the missing funds.