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The true story of the men who ran the New York illegal lottery that changed America.
These are the world's five longest-running lotteries.
Changes to Mega Millions are promising bigger winnings — but at what cost to everyday players?
How Bill Morgan died once and then won the lottery twice.
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What's the draw? A look at the history and culture of raffles
Learn more about how raffles turn dreams into reality every holiday season and the origins of this tradition.
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The clerks who stole millions from lottery winners
From a family in Ontario to two brothers in New York, these are the clerks who stole millions from lottery winners.
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From lottery fortune to philanthropy
Hit the jackpot, change the world.
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'Razz Queen' Kathryn Deblack's illegal Facebook lottery
The 'Razz Queen' scored big with an illegal lottery.
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Senior winners and the lottery: Is it still worth it?
What do you think?
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From jackpot to the big house: Players who won big and went to prison
These lottery winners ended up in prison after winning big.
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How does the economy influence lottery sales?
Economic winds, lottery tides.
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How one man made millions from the lottery by stealing from friends
This lottery jackpot winner won millions and stole millions more.
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Winning responsibly: How state lotteries balance fun and responsibility
How do state lotteries tow this line?
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How one woman won the Texas Lottery 28 times
One woman won $20 million by hacking the Texas lottery.
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The unlucky draw: When the lottery gets it wrong
Lottery errors explained.
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Jackpot junkies: Which states spend big on lottery tickets?
Where does your state land?
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Lottery heist: How criminals cash in
Winning the wrong way.
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Beat the odds: Lottery games that give you the best shot at winning big!
May the odds be ever in your favor!
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How scammers rigged the Pennsylvania lottery
How a game show host rigged the lottery and won $1,000,000.