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Could a $78M jackpot go unclaimed in Texas?

A shop owner's actions are under scrutiny as a family claims a winning ticket was never revealed.

What Iowa, Virginia, and Rhode Island know about winning the lottery that New York doesn't.

Traditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?

One couple won $50 million from the lottery and lost the ticket.

His system involves decoding sounds into numbers, but experts insist the games remain unpredictable.

From bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.

The Hoosier Lottery is giving away a massive Grand Slam prize pack for one lucky winner.

A mix of new games and strong player support has fueled rapid growth in one of the nation's newest lotteries.

The win tops a 20-year-old record, rewriting the state's lottery history in one night.

Stolen tickets, a bicycle, and a phone call led the man's lottery scheme to come undone.

The steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?

As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.

In this exclusive interview, we discuss this exciting new lottery game that can pay out millions every day.

Holiday schedules vary by state and game, meaning your usual draw time might look a little different.

After decades of playing Lotto 47, a 65-year-old Michigan woman won $1.1M - showing persistence can pay off.

Retail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?

The Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.

Revenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.

The rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.

Another arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.

In an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.

The last win came in early August — now the jackpot is building serious momentum.

Investigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.

Kansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.

A near-jackpot ticket in Torrance and multiple big scratcher wins sparked a statewide payday surge.

In this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.