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July 4th may shut down banks and offices, but lottery players still have nearly $1 billion to chase.

The jackpot has climbed to $22.25 million, a level longtime players have never seen before.

The commemorative games are arriving just as July 4th travel and celebrations ramp up.

The Megabucks record that's stood since 1985 is suddenly in danger.

A judge ruled the money should stay put until the courts decide who has the right to spend it.

One red ball could mean double the winning chances in July.

Big lottery winners in the Old Dominion can now stay anonymous.

We crunched the numbers on Tri-State Megabucks: odds, fairness, and a surprising house edge.

Why did no one claim Australia's third-biggest lottery win?

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.

The alleged scheme involved entire books of scratch-offs over several months before managers noticed.

New terminals, new signage, and the impact on players.

Players wouldn't gain new betting options, but they could gain more certainty.

Summer-long lottery promotions kick off to celebrate a massive Colorado milestone.

In this exclusive interview, Adam Prock explains why the lottery is tearing up its old playbook.

The cases involve a Walmart cashier, missing ticket books, and claims of lottery fraud.

Are crypto lotteries a scam or a signal of what's to come?

Lottery officials call it modernization. Critics say it could make problem gambling worse.

A Texas woman did, and her experience serves as a warning to other players.

Forget the remote control fight. These jackpots could buy dad his own TV.

Authorities claim a scratch-off winner was never properly validated before payouts were made.

What started as a chewed-up scratch-off ticket ended with treats and a surprise payday.

Auditors say years of accounting mistakes came to light after a key finance official unexpectedly died.

The owner says the stolen tickets could be worth anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.

More convenience could be coming for players as Colorado advances its digital plans.

From Pick 4 to Double Play, the state's lottery lineup is growing in a big way.