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From a jammed lottery machine to a mother's back-to-school surprise, this week's winners show a lucky streak.

Scratch-off games reached a new high as jackpot sales jumped more than 20%, reaching $613 million in FY2026.

Prosecutors say there wasn't enough evidence against her, but her husband still faces several serious charges.

The forgotten entry turned out to be the only jackpot winner, bringing two decades of monthly payments.

A new poll from Gallup reveals the lottery isn't as popular as it used to be.

The huge scholarship transfer ranks No. 2 in lottery history, but its impact stretches far beyond one big check.

Fans can chase more than cash this season, with team gear, game tickets, and unforgettable experiences up for grabs.

The mystery millionaire is celebrating somewhere near Traverse City.

We 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.

A 3 a.m. phone call sent the Quincy manager scrambling to see if he'd become an instant billionaire.

Over 3 million tickets won prizes on Wednesday, but one Illinois player landed the ultimate payday of $1.04B.

Proof of purchase and doorbell footage helped support her case, but there's still one final hurdle ahead.

After 43 drawings without a jackpot winner, the grand prize has climbed to $1 billion for the next drawing.

In this exclusive interview, New York Lottery Director Gweneth Dean talks Powerball, iGaming, and competition.

The jackpot has soared to $905M after 42 rollovers, putting the massive milestone within striking distance.

Smaller jackpots often come with dramatically better odds and more frequent winners.

This lottery game wants your favorite NFL teams…not your lucky numbers.

After 23 draws, the Minnesota-only game crowned two record-setting winners before returning to its starting prize amount.

After 42 drawings, this jackpot became the 8th largest in history.

A forged signature and a gambling ban in Spain left her unable to collect €35,000 as the legal fight continues.

Scratch games stayed on top, while Powerball delivered one of the year's biggest surprises.

Family realizes fatal €1M mistake just hours before trash compaction.

Digital lottery play is booming, but traditional games are still driving most revenue.

The 41st drawing in this spree has reached historic heights.

She says she bought the winning ticket but asked a relative to claim it because she feared deportation.

Florida Lotto's jackpot odds are 1 in 22,957,480. Here is what the rest of the math looks like.

Former jackpot winners could offer insights on claims, taxes, publicity, and player education.