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Former state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.

The Arkansas player missed the jackpot by just one number after a playful showdown with their partner.

Why did so many Wisconsinites pick the same four numbers?

The world's biggest sporting event is coming to North America, and lotteries may cash in on the hype.

Investigators say surveillance video helped uncover an alleged South Carolina scheme worth more than $11,000.

Circle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.

Did a notorious investment firm with a history of bulk buying lottery tickets secure this jackpot win?

More states are betting big on this blend of instant results with familiar play styles.

A dismissed case returned less than two weeks later, keeping the spotlight on the disputed 2023 jackpot.

More than 350 students were celebrated for balancing sports, leadership, and academic excellence across Duval County.

Texas lawmakers shut down the lottery commission, but investigations tied to the 2023 drawing are not over.

Read the stories behind their wild wins.

Testimony about a Gucci shoebox, missing cash, and a red Porsche flipped the entire case upside down.

New machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.

Tickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.

A woman is a millionaire after winning the lottery twice in a day.

What's better than celebrating a million-dollar win with your newborn baby?

One lottery ticket bought during a stressful morning suddenly changed her family's plans.

Massachusetts Megabucks has climbed to $17M, putting the jackpot within reach of the game's top three largest prizes ever.

Officials say the move protects everyday players after high-volume groups flooded ticket sales.

Many players say tickets are about fun or hope, not financial strategy or long-term planning.

Maryland's lottery contract dispute heads to court as rivals clash over a $260 million bid gap.

A last-minute legal move could stop the deadline while a bizarre ownership fight plays out.

We sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.

With prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.

These stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.

From rescue pups to local favorites, real pets now headline tickets with prizes up to $200K.