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Maryland's lottery contract dispute heads to court as rivals clash over a $260 million bid gap.

A last-minute legal move could stop the deadline while a bizarre ownership fight plays out.

With prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.

These stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.

From rescue pups to local favorites, real pets now headline tickets with prizes up to $200K.

The jackpot has reached $16.5M, a height not seen in nearly 40 years.

From number patterns to “fortune cookie” picks, theories swirl after two winners also split the $143M jackpot.

 Lottery players have a shot at a $1.6 million prize for just $1.

Concerns over “slot-style” games shaped the bill, but the bigger digital rollout isn't going away.

After just two months, one ticket in Ohio cracked the top prize for this new multi-state draw game.

Free plays, coupons, and a $150K contest aim to make things right after weeks of disrupted draws.

From coin flips to ping-pong balls. Basketball's biggest gamble is changing.

The Cowboy State will join 44 other states in accepting debit cards for tickets.

Retailers, regulators, and critics clash over what digital tickets could mean for revenue and responsible play.

Powerball is upgrading its satellite system for more reliable broadcasts.

With no winner since last summer, the prize has climbed into elite territory for this $1 multi-state game.

Repeated digits were impossible to draw for weeks.

Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.

As Ireland launches a new campaign, similar efforts in states like Michigan are already rewarding everyday impact.

Minnesota Lottery ditches its legacy system in a cloud-powered push for growth.

The West Virginia Lottery gives out millions in prizes for its 40th anniversary.

The rapid-fire game keeps evolving, signaling a bigger shift toward faster, on-demand lottery play.

How a $2 ticket could land you a Chevy, a Puerto Rico getaway, or $500,000.

Fake invoices and threats turned hope into losses for thousands of victims.

Players are paying more per ticket, but without billion-dollar jackpots, the excitement hasn't followed.

Could a $78M jackpot go unclaimed in Texas?

More players may boost prizes, but U.S. winners could face more shared jackpots.