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From candles to itchy hands: These crazy superstitions won millionsDid itchy palms lead one woman to a million-dollar lottery win?
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Player hits $2.4M Texas Two Step jackpot, 2nd biggest in game historyThe prize started at $200K and has been growing for weeks, making it the longest prize run since 2006.
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Illinois Lottery breaks records as Powerball delivers twiceThe Land of Lincoln raked in $2 billion in lottery sales. Two monster jackpots made it possible.
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Viral story reveals fallout from family's $80M lottery winThe Texas woman describes threats, hotel stays, and a family torn apart after the massive win.
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Video lottery terminals are raising state revenues. What are they?Video lottery terminals are fueling a 9.6% global growth forecast. See how they help raise state funds.
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Gambling questions could soon join routine doctor visitsExperts say screenings may help detect addiction as betting participation surges across the U.S.
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New to the app, Arkansas player wins $250M Powerball jackpotSecond Arkansas Powerball jackpot win in two months shatters Jackpocket app records.
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South Carolina FedEx driver accused of taking lottery ticketsInvestigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.
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Michigan's boldest lottery ticket yet has arrivedThere's a $50 ticket that could make you an $8 millionaire overnight.
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SuperLotto's biggest jackpot in 5 months hits in SoCalThe $32 million jackpot is the largest the game has seen since October 2025.
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Fired today. Millionaire tomorrow: Players who won big after a layoffThe best severance after a layoff is a lottery win.
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Exclusive interviewFrom Powerball to pigskin: Nebraska Lottery's boldest year yetIn an exclusive interview, Nebraska Director of Lottery and Charitable Gaming Brian Rockey looks ahead: new games and the industry's future.
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Lottery terminals go dark at two North Carolina storesState officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.
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Police swarm Virginia Lottery offices over a suspicious packageCapitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.
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Carnival unveils first-ever fleetwide cruise lotteryDaily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.
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HotWins launches in Illinois with rapid-fire drawingsLottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.
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The lottery "loophole" Idaho wants to closeIdaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.
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The District of Columbia's $50 top prize draw game, DC-2, has retiredThis modest District of Columbia Lottery game has ended. Here is what you need to know about its last draws.
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Abandoned lottery ticket turns into $12.8M legal dramaCorporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.
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End of an era: The stories Cash4Life and Lucky for Life left behindThe wins, the moments, and the legacy of two lottery legends.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Millionaire for LifeAt $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?
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New Fast Cash game from Michigan Lottery packs 18 shots at a big winThe new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.
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DC Lottery bets big on Go-Go's next 50 yearsState lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.
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Is a new lottery era beginning with the launch of Millionaire for Life?The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.
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Jackpot to jail cell: Kentucky's biggest lottery winner arrested againAuthorities responded to a woman's call for help and say they found drugs and a firearm at the home.
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Connecticut Lottery offices shut down after an alarming deliveryAll clear! This is what authorities found inside a suspicious letter today.
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Lottery players feel the love with Valentine's Day jackpot winsSplit prizes, six-figure hauls, and coast-to-coast celebrations made it a heartwarming day.