Page 11 - Opinion Articles

During Louisiana's poverty-stricken Reconstruction era, a New Orleanian with deep pockets approached state legislators with an enticing offer to help.

When King James I sanctioned the holding of a lottery drawing for the Virginia Company to raise revenue, it would reverse America's fortunes forever.

One reasonable place to start when discussing the so-called lottery curse is with the tortuous, well-traveled tale of a Waffle House waitress named Tonda Dickerson.

The revenue for the 45 states that participate in government-operated lotteries has grown by over 80 percent since 2010.

The California Lottery attributes the run of billion-dollar Powerball jackpots to the large number of tickets sold by the state.

Unclaimed lottery prizes are put to different uses in each state. Learn how the money is used in your state.

Debates have raged in Birmingham for years as to whether to legalize gaming in Alabama. Next year could finally usher in a breakthrough.

By teaming with trustworthy experts from attorneys to financial/estate planners, lucky lottery players will be able to safeguard and build upon winnings.

If you want to splurge a little of your lottery winning on a dream vacation, here’s where to go.

Learn how to stay calm and focused after a lottery jackpot win.

Mega Millions jackpot winner Cynthia Stafford shares the secret of her win.

Find out how you can take a trip to space and how much it costs.

This article debunks some common myths that frequently circulate about the U.S. lottery.

Big lottery winners tell stories of taking home epic jackpot prizes and how it’s changed their lives.

Imaginative designs, varied dollar amounts, and favorable odds help to popularize scratch-off lottery tickets.