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The steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?

As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.

Holiday schedules vary by state and game, meaning your usual draw time might look a little different.

After decades of playing Lotto 47, a 65-year-old Michigan woman won $1.1M - showing persistence can pay off.

Retail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?

The Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.

Revenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.

The rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.

Another arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.

In an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.

The last win came in early August — now the jackpot is building serious momentum.

Investigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.

Kansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.

A near-jackpot ticket in Torrance and multiple big scratcher wins sparked a statewide payday surge.

In this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.

Investigators say gaps in tracking and surveillance may have allowed the alleged scheme to go unnoticed.

A weekend getaway turns tense when a winning ticket sparks secrets, rivalries, and survival stakes.

Not all lotteries are equal. See how New York LOTTO’s numbers stack up statistically.

Chosen from over 2,000 entries, four artists take center stage as new games hit stores with prizes up to $250K.

New bills, bigger platforms, and fresh debates are reshaping how players join in.

The Illinois Lottery's online platform mints another Mega Millions millionaire.

After multiple filings, the court found the claims lacked enough substance to proceed.

Authorities say some of the stolen tickets were cashed in, helping link the suspect to both crimes.

Gamblers spent $26M on tickets in a 72-hour blitz to win big, sparking lawsuits and an ongoing investigation.

The winning ticket was sold at a Phoenix grocery store just days before St. Patrick's Day.

One woman won $47 million thanks to her husband's lottery dream.

Critics call it a missed chance for regulation. Could the state lottery gain new players from the ban?