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In this exclusive interview, Adam Prock explains why the lottery is tearing up its old playbook.
A customer and a Circle K employee have entered the battle over the unsold jackpot winner.
She says the ticket was purchased with her funds and is asking a judge to put the money on hold.
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Worker accused of stealing $32K in Florida Lottery tickets from storeThe alleged scheme involved entire books of scratch-offs over several months before managers noticed.
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Oregon Lottery locks in Brightstar through 2031New terminals, new signage, and the impact on players.
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New Michigan bill could strengthen protections for playersPlayers wouldn't gain new betting options, but they could gain more certainty.
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Colorado's sesquicentennial: A $5 ticket is sparking a summer frenzySummer-long lottery promotions kick off to celebrate a massive Colorado milestone.
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Police crack down on separate lottery theft allegationsThe cases involve a Walmart cashier, missing ticket books, and claims of lottery fraud.
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Are blockchain lotteries the future?Are crypto lotteries a scam or a signal of what's to come?
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Should states ban credit cards for lottery purchases?Lottery officials call it modernization. Critics say it could make problem gambling worse.
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Would you spot a fake $32M lottery win before it's too late?A Texas woman did, and her experience serves as a warning to other players.
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Powerball, Mega Millions and a $754 million jackpot-filled Father’s Day weekendForget the remote control fight. These jackpots could buy dad his own TV.
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Police say same scratch-off ticket triggered multiple payoutsAuthorities claim a scratch-off winner was never properly validated before payouts were made.
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Forget lucky numbers, this dog picked a winning ticketWhat started as a chewed-up scratch-off ticket ended with treats and a surprise payday.
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One employee's death exposed a lottery's $18.5M problemAuditors say years of accounting mistakes came to light after a key finance official unexpectedly died.
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Lottery thief caught on camera grabbing thousands in scratchersThe owner says the stolen tickets could be worth anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
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Colorado Lottery bets big on digital play with new iLottery dealMore convenience could be coming for players as Colorado advances its digital plans.
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Arizona Lottery marks 45 years with new games, bigger jackpots, more drawsFrom Pick 4 to Double Play, the state's lottery lineup is growing in a big way.
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The “best” month to win the lottery? Data tells a curious talePowerball trends suggest timing patterns, but could player habits, not luck, be driving the results?
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Exclusive interviewWhat happens after someone wins $1.8 billion?Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong explains the high-stakes reality of running a state lottery.
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Big September change coming to Millionaire for Life prizesThese new rules would make the game's $100,000-a-year prize much harder to keep as a lifetime annuity.
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How high can it go? Megabucks crosses the $20M markThe game has gone over a year without a jackpot winner, fueling a historic run to the third-largest jackpot.
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Connecticut uses lottery equipment for tax reform panelHow a lottery ball could reshape Connecticut's property taxes.
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Three lottery crimes, three states, one warning for playersFrom stolen scratch-offs to a $15,000 scam, recent cases show how lottery schemes take many forms.
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The math behind Lotto 47Michigan's Lotto 47 has more layers than its $1 price tag suggests. Here's what the numbers reveal.
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District of Columbia Lottery operator unveils major shakeupAfter a major merger, the company says local jobs and accountability are top priorities.
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Indiana Lottery's Space Invaders glitch leaves players out $100KThe ticket said $100,000. The Lottery said otherwise.
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Are rising prices finally cooling America's lottery habit?A New Hampshire Lottery official says fuel costs and tighter budgets are showing up at the ticket counter.
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Why do people think AI can help them win the lottery?This lottery player claims AI helped them win $150,000. Is it true?
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Jackpot chasers have plenty of choices this weekendWith multiple games topping $20 million and two nearing records, players have more chances to win big.