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Woman admits to lottery scam. Now she has to pay the store backA Texas woman admitted to the fraudulent activity, prompting a judge to order restitution to Casey's.
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Michigan woman faces three lottery fraud charges in South CarolinaAuthorities say the case involves stolen scratch-offs, several locations, and video evidence from a 2025 scheme.
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September brings a national push for smarter lottery playResponsible Gaming Education Month puts player safeguards in the spotlight.
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Lottery raffle season is heating up with $1 million prizes on the wayFrom Kansas to Pennsylvania, raffles are returning with million-dollar prizes and some unusually good odds.
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Lottery players in 13 states can win a trip to "The Price Is Right"Your next lottery ticket might come with a trip to Hollywood.
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Mystery $800M Mega Millions winner finally claims massive jackpotThe Florida player chose $344.2 million in cash after buying the lone jackpot-winning ticket at a Wawa.
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How do you protect a $25 million piece of paper?24-hour CCTV surveillance, security agents, and criminal background checks. What goes into creating scratch-off tickets?
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A lottery ticket misprint fooled 252 players. Now they're getting paidAfter reviewing the affected tickets, officials have unveiled a compensation plan that goes beyond state law.
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10 surprising lottery facts to celebrate International Lottery DayFrom ancient games to unusual ways jackpots were funded, lottery history gets stranger the deeper you dig.
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$2.352M and counting: Arkansas LOTTO nears its all-time highIt's been 10 months since anyone won LOTTO. Tonight could change that.
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Two lottery theft cases, two arrests, and thousands in ticketsOne allegedly targeted her workplace while the other allegedly took tickets from a separate convenience store.
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Michigan Lottery adds a brand-new game to the lineupThe $1 game features five-digit picks, multiple bet types, two daily draws, and a $50,000 top prize. Is it worth a try?
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Exclusive interviewPowerball X’s and O’s brings the NFL to the lotteryExclusive interview with South Dakota Lottery Director Norm Lingle on Powerball X’s and O’s: The new NFL lottery game.
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Exclusive interviewThe new face of Allwyn wants to make the lottery feel like a lifestyleIn this exclusive interview, CEO Khalid Reede Jones explains how retail and digital lottery sales can grow together.
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Former Texas Lottery chief goes on trial over $95M jackpot falloutGary Grief faces a first-degree felony charge after years of questions surrounding a huge 2023 ticket purchase.
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I'm not a lucky person, but these winners made me wonderFrom a jammed lottery machine to a mother's back-to-school surprise, this week's winners show a lucky streak.
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Colorado Lottery hits record as scratch-off ticket sales soarScratch-off games reached a new high as jackpot sales jumped more than 20%, reaching $613 million in FY2026.
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Twist in $473K lottery scam case as charges against one suspect vanishProsecutors say there wasn't enough evidence against her, but her husband still faces several serious charges.
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Couple ignores lottery ticket for 7 weeks — it was worth $3.4 millionThe forgotten entry turned out to be the only jackpot winner, bringing two decades of monthly payments.
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Lottery participation just hit a record low. But the future is not set.A new poll from Gallup reveals the lottery isn't as popular as it used to be.
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Lottery tickets just turned into $114.3M for Arkansas studentsThe huge scholarship transfer ranks No. 2 in lottery history, but its impact stretches far beyond one big check.
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Ready for kickoff? NFL-themed lottery tickets are hitting storesFans can chase more than cash this season, with team gear, game tickets, and unforgettable experiences up for grabs.
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A $1 Lotto 47 ticket just turned into $6.79 millionThe mystery millionaire is celebrating somewhere near Traverse City.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Lotto AmericaWe take a deep dive into the math that makes this multi-state game tick and discuss how it stacks up against Powerball, its popular sibling.
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Who won $1.04B? Illinois store is buzzing over mystery Powerball winnerA 3 a.m. phone call sent the Quincy manager scrambling to see if he'd become an instant billionaire.
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Powerball's billion-dollar run ends with one lucky winnerOver 3 million tickets won prizes on Wednesday, but one Illinois player landed the ultimate payday of $1.04B.
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Mom's trashed £12M lottery ticket gets a stunning second chanceProof of purchase and doorbell footage helped support her case, but there's still one final hurdle ahead.