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More players may boost prizes, but U.S. winners could face more shared jackpots.
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.
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Only one month to claim record $78M Lotto Texas jackpotCould a $78M jackpot go unclaimed in Texas?
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€4.7M ticket dispute puts lottery shop owner on trialA shop owner's actions are under scrutiny as a family claims a winning ticket was never revealed.
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Small states, big jackpots: The lottery underdogs beating the oddsWhat Iowa, Virginia, and Rhode Island know about winning the lottery that New York doesn't.
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The end of live lottery draws? A shift players should watchTraditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?
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Trash to treasure: Winning lottery tickets that were lost and foundOne couple won $50 million from the lottery and lost the ticket.
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Man says 'alien' voices helped him win lottery prizesHis system involves decoding sounds into numbers, but experts insist the games remain unpredictable.
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Sales nearly double as lottery payouts outpace growthFrom bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.
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How to win baseball tickets with the Hoosier LotteryThe Hoosier Lottery is giving away a massive Grand Slam prize pack for one lucky winner.
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Mississippi Lottery sales have hit the $3B mark since its 2019 debutA mix of new games and strong player support has fueled rapid growth in one of the nation's newest lotteries.
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$231M Powerball jackpot win sets new record in DelawareThe win tops a 20-year-old record, rewriting the state's lottery history in one night.
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A Nashville man's lottery shortcut may cost him far more than he wonStolen tickets, a bicycle, and a phone call led the man's lottery scheme to come undone.
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Over 91K Millionaire for Life winners in Colorado, top prize untouchedThe steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?
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Is the lottery becoming just another online game?As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.
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Exclusive interviewDC Lottery Director Randy Burnside discusses Millionaire for LifeIn this exclusive interview, we discuss this exciting new lottery game that can pay out millions every day.
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Do lottery drawings happen on Easter Sunday? What to knowHoliday schedules vary by state and game, meaning your usual draw time might look a little different.
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Woman who played Lotto 47 for decades finally winsAfter decades of playing Lotto 47, a 65-year-old Michigan woman won $1.1M - showing persistence can pay off.
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South Carolina is looking to modernize lottery sales with self-serve machinesRetail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?
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Missouri's untaxed slot machine problem lands in the SenateThe Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.
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Lottery growth slows in Tennessee, raising funding questionsRevenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.
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Louisiana Lottery marks 35 years with new games and big prizesThe rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.
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$167M Powerball winner's arrest streak continues as legal issues pile upAnother arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.
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Exclusive interviewIllinois Lottery bets big on growth, games, and communityIn an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.
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Lotto America jackpot tops $20M for just fifth time everThe last win came in early August — now the jackpot is building serious momentum.
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Employee accused of swiping $2K in lottery tickets from American LegionInvestigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.
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Behind the Kansas Lottery's website shake-up, new games are waitingKansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.
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Millionaires pop up across California as Powerball jackpot growsA near-jackpot ticket in Torrance and multiple big scratcher wins sparked a statewide payday surge.
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Exclusive interviewCaring communities: The new front line against problem gamblingIn this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.