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Lawsuit claims Nebraska officials misused lottery environmental fundsFormer state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.
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One rock-paper-scissors loss costs a player a Powerball jackpotThe Arkansas player missed the jackpot by just one number after a playful showdown with their partner.
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The numbers 1-9-6-1 triggered a $211,500 Wisconsin Lottery payoutWhy did so many Wisconsinites pick the same four numbers?
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World Cup buzz is fueling a new wave of lottery scratcher gamesThe world's biggest sporting event is coming to North America, and lotteries may cash in on the hype.
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Two women were accused of cashing nearly 400 stolen lottery ticketsInvestigators say surveillance video helped uncover an alleged South Carolina scheme worth more than $11,000.
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Court delays deadline in bizarre $12.8M lottery ticket disputeCircle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.
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The Idaho jackpot controversy: The secret world of lottery buyoutsDid a notorious investment firm with a history of bulk buying lottery tickets secure this jackpot win?
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Fast Play could be the lottery's quiet MVP in the digital eraMore states are betting big on this blend of instant results with familiar play styles.
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Former Texas Lottery chief faces new indictment in jackpot dramaA dismissed case returned less than two weeks later, keeping the spotlight on the disputed 2023 jackpot.
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Gateway Awards celebrate Florida students winning on and off the fieldMore than 350 students were celebrated for balancing sports, leadership, and academic excellence across Duval County.
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Former Texas Lottery director indicted, then suddenly cleared days laterTexas lawmakers shut down the lottery commission, but investigations tied to the 2023 drawing are not over.
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Lightning strikes twice for two Ohio Lottery playersRead the stories behind their wild wins.
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$167M Kentucky jackpot winner gets major legal win in burglary caseTestimony about a Gucci shoebox, missing cash, and a red Porsche flipped the entire case upside down.
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Smarter machines, bigger scholarships: New Mexico's lottery overhaulNew machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.
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USPS reminds players: Mailing lottery tickets isn't always legalTickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.
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The luckiest day ever: Two lottery wins in one dayA woman is a millionaire after winning the lottery twice in a day.
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Baby bonus: These couples won millions after having a childWhat's better than celebrating a million-dollar win with your newborn baby?
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Pennsylvania mom celebrates Mother's Day with a $1M lottery prizeOne lottery ticket bought during a stressful morning suddenly changed her family's plans.
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Megabucks jackpot climbs to $17M, nearing all-time recordMassachusetts Megabucks has climbed to $17M, putting the jackpot within reach of the game's top three largest prizes ever.
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New Maine law takes aim at lottery groups buying tickets in bulkOfficials say the move protects everyday players after high-volume groups flooded ticket sales.
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Lottery habits under fire as treasury officials question player choicesMany players say tickets are about fun or hope, not financial strategy or long-term planning.
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How Maryland's Lottery battle ended up in courtMaryland's lottery contract dispute heads to court as rivals clash over a $260 million bid gap.
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$12.8M ticket could vanish as judge weighs urgent requestA last-minute legal move could stop the deadline while a bizarre ownership fight plays out.
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Exclusive interviewHow Massachusetts is reinventing the lottery for a new generationWe sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.
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Missouri Lottery eyes Fast Play launch as instant-win trend keeps growingWith prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.
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Winning big, giving bigger: Lottery stories that break the moldThese stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.
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New Jersey Lottery's new scratch-off stars? 18 very adorable dogsFrom rescue pups to local favorites, real pets now headline tickets with prizes up to $200K.