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Exclusive interview with South Dakota Lottery Director Norm Lingle on Powerball X’s and O’s: The new NFL lottery game.
In this exclusive interview, CEO Khalid Reede Jones explains how retail and digital lottery sales can grow together.
It'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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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.
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Powerball is back in the billion-dollar jackpot clubAfter 43 drawings without a jackpot winner, the grand prize has climbed to $1 billion for the next drawing.
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Exclusive interviewCasinos are booming. Can the New York Lottery keep up?In this exclusive interview, New York Lottery Director Gweneth Dean talks Powerball, iGaming, and competition.
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Will Powerball deliver the first billion-dollar jackpot of 2026?The jackpot has soared to $905M after 42 rollovers, putting the massive milestone within striking distance.
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The case for skipping Powerball and Mega MillionsSmaller jackpots often come with dramatically better odds and more frequent winners.
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Mark your calendar: Powerball X's & O's kicks off September 8This lottery game wants your favorite NFL teams…not your lucky numbers.
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North 5 record jackpot finally finds its lucky winnersAfter 23 draws, the Minnesota-only game crowned two record-setting winners before returning to its starting prize amount.
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Powerball jackpot surges toward Saturday's $856M drawAfter 42 drawings, this jackpot became the 8th largest in history.
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Husband's secret move blocks wife's lottery prize 14 years laterA forged signature and a gambling ban in Spain left her unable to collect €35,000 as the legal fight continues.
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Iowa Lottery has one of its best years ever — here's whyScratch games stayed on top, while Powerball delivered one of the year's biggest surprises.
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Saved from the dump: A miracle turned trash into a €1M lottery winFamily realizes fatal €1M mistake just hours before trash compaction.
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Lottery company's latest results point to changing player habitsDigital lottery play is booming, but traditional games are still driving most revenue.
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Powerball's $786 million jackpot is now one of the ten largest everThe 41st drawing in this spree has reached historic heights.