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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.

 This modest District of Columbia Lottery game has ended. Here is what you need to know about its last draws.

Corporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.

The wins, the moments, and the legacy of two lottery legends.

At $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?

The new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.

State lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.

The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.