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In an exclusive interview, Nebraska Director of Lottery and Charitable Gaming Brian Rockey looks ahead: new games and the industry's future.
Experts say screenings may help detect addiction as betting participation surges across the U.S.
Second Arkansas Powerball jackpot win in two months shatters Jackpocket app records.
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South Carolina FedEx driver accused of taking lottery ticketsInvestigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.
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Michigan's boldest lottery ticket yet has arrivedThere's a $50 ticket that could make you an $8 millionaire overnight.
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SuperLotto's biggest jackpot in 5 months hits in SoCalThe $32 million jackpot is the largest the game has seen since October 2025.
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Fired today. Millionaire tomorrow: Players who won big after a layoffThe best severance after a layoff is a lottery win.
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Lottery terminals go dark at two North Carolina storesState officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.
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Police swarm Virginia Lottery offices over a suspicious packageCapitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.
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Carnival unveils first-ever fleetwide cruise lotteryDaily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.
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HotWins launches in Illinois with rapid-fire drawingsLottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.
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The lottery "loophole" Idaho wants to closeIdaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.
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The District of Columbia's $50 top prize draw game, DC-2, has retiredThis modest District of Columbia Lottery game has ended. Here is what you need to know about its last draws.
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Abandoned lottery ticket turns into $12.8M legal dramaCorporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.
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End of an era: The stories Cash4Life and Lucky for Life left behindThe wins, the moments, and the legacy of two lottery legends.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Millionaire for LifeAt $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?
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New Fast Cash game from Michigan Lottery packs 18 shots at a big winThe new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.
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DC Lottery bets big on Go-Go's next 50 yearsState lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.
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Is a new lottery era beginning with the launch of Millionaire for Life?The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.
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Jackpot to jail cell: Kentucky's biggest lottery winner arrested againAuthorities responded to a woman's call for help and say they found drugs and a firearm at the home.
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Connecticut Lottery offices shut down after an alarming deliveryAll clear! This is what authorities found inside a suspicious letter today.
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Lottery players feel the love with Valentine's Day jackpot winsSplit prizes, six-figure hauls, and coast-to-coast celebrations made it a heartwarming day.
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Can you expect physical lottery tickets to disappear anytime soon?AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.
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Exclusive interviewRising tides lift all boats: Why digital lottery boosts retail salesIn an exclusive interview, Lotto.com CEO Tom Metzger shares the lottery industry's best-kept secret.
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State lotteries offer last-minute gift ideas for Valentine’s DayWhy Valentine's Day is a great time to give the gift of lottery tickets.
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Man admits role in $1M multi-state lottery scam targeting seniorsAuthorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.
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Lions-themed ticket roars to $4.14M record winThe Fast Cash jackpot crushed the previous $2.39M mark for the Michigan Lottery.
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Are you sitting on a million-dollar Powerball ticket?Millions in Powerball prizes are still unclaimed from the billion-dollar jackpot runs.
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$1.08B Powerball dispute grows as lottery group moves to dismissAs legal filings pile up, lottery leaders insist the winner has long been confirmed.
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Here are 5 things we love about Millionaire For LifeMillionaire for Life offers higher odds than Powerball and Mega Millions.