Latest lottery news

The state is adding 100,000 more tickets for 2026.

With 2M tickets available for purchase, the more tickets sold, the more $1M prizes the lottery will add.

A lucky player hit a record $3.4M Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.

One made headlines after a $167M Powerball win, the other helped run a $3M lottery fraud scheme.

Lawmakers say the lottery overstepped. The governor may hand them a veto anyway.

The numbers appeared roughly 50 minutes later than usual, after an 'issue' caused the delay.

Thousands of North Carolina Lottery players hit big on Monday night's Pick 3 drawing. 

From spotting bots to flagging unusual play, new tools could reshape how lotteries monitor games.

One man's lottery scheme spanned multiple states.

The rise of installment apps is changing spending habits. Is this next for state lotteries?

Did itchy palms lead one woman to a million-dollar lottery win?

The prize started at $200K and has been growing for weeks, making it the longest prize run since 2006.

The Land of Lincoln raked in $2 billion in lottery sales. Two monster jackpots made it possible.

The Texas woman describes threats, hotel stays, and a family torn apart after the massive win.

Video lottery terminals are fueling a 9.6% global growth forecast. See how they help raise state funds.

Experts say screenings may help detect addiction as betting participation surges across the U.S.

Second Arkansas Powerball jackpot win in two months shatters Jackpocket app records.

Investigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.

There's a $50 ticket that could make you an $8 millionaire overnight.

The $32 million jackpot is the largest the game has seen since October 2025.

The best severance after a layoff is a lottery win.

In an exclusive interview, Nebraska Director of Lottery and Charitable Gaming Brian Rockey looks ahead: new games and the industry's future.

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

Capitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.

Daily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.

Lottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.

Idaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.