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Over 91K Millionaire for Life winners in Colorado, top prize untouchedThe steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?
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Is the lottery becoming just another online game?As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.
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Do lottery drawings happen on Easter Sunday? What to knowHoliday schedules vary by state and game, meaning your usual draw time might look a little different.
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Woman who played Lotto 47 for decades finally winsAfter decades of playing Lotto 47, a 65-year-old Michigan woman won $1.1M - showing persistence can pay off.
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South Carolina is looking to modernize lottery sales with self-serve machinesRetail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?
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Missouri's untaxed slot machine problem lands in the SenateThe Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.
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Lottery growth slows in Tennessee, raising funding questionsRevenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.
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Louisiana Lottery marks 35 years with new games and big prizesThe rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.
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$167M Powerball winner's arrest streak continues as legal issues pile upAnother arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.
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Exclusive interviewIllinois Lottery bets big on growth, games, and communityIn an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.
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Lotto America jackpot tops $20M for just fifth time everThe last win came in early August — now the jackpot is building serious momentum.
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Employee accused of swiping $2K in lottery tickets from American LegionInvestigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.
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Behind the Kansas Lottery's website shake-up, new games are waitingKansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.
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Millionaires pop up across California as Powerball jackpot growsA near-jackpot ticket in Torrance and multiple big scratcher wins sparked a statewide payday surge.
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Exclusive interviewCaring communities: The new front line against problem gamblingIn this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.
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Fraud charges filed after lottery sales come up thousands shortInvestigators say gaps in tracking and surveillance may have allowed the alleged scheme to go unnoticed.
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New movie 'The Lottery' turns $300M win into deadly gameA weekend getaway turns tense when a winning ticket sparks secrets, rivalries, and survival stakes.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind New York LOTTONot all lotteries are equal. See how New York LOTTO’s numbers stack up statistically.
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Maryland Lottery rolls out art-inspired games & BIG SPIN returnsChosen from over 2,000 entries, four artists take center stage as new games hit stores with prizes up to $250K.
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Online lottery sales expand as states eye 2026 growthNew bills, bigger platforms, and fresh debates are reshaping how players join in.
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Illinois' 'Lucky Lady' claims historic Mega Millions jackpotThe Illinois Lottery's online platform mints another Mega Millions millionaire.
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$1.08B Powerball lawsuit dismissed, closing door on massive claimAfter multiple filings, the court found the claims lacked enough substance to proceed.
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Maryland man charged after $10K lottery ticket theft spreeAuthorities say some of the stolen tickets were cashed in, helping link the suspect to both crimes.
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Australian gamblers claim role in $95M Texas lottery schemeGamblers spent $26M on tickets in a 72-hour blitz to win big, sparking lawsuits and an ongoing investigation.
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Arizona player finds $6.7M 'pot of gold' in The Pick drawingThe winning ticket was sold at a Phoenix grocery store just days before St. Patrick's Day.
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Dreaming of jackpots: Players who followed their dreams to a winOne woman won $47 million thanks to her husband's lottery dream.
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Indiana's new sweepstakes ban could shake up online playCritics call it a missed chance for regulation. Could the state lottery gain new players from the ban?