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Cash Pop lottery players win something every 15 tries—here's how it actually works.

How did these big lottery winners lose $10 million?

Binge-watch some epic real-life stories about the lottery and games.

Jeffrey Dampier won $20 million, then was murdered by his family. His story shows the dark side of sudden wealth.

How a lottery win led to Australia's crime of the century.

What would each zodiac sign do after winning the lottery? Chaos, spreadsheets, and designer yachts await.

Learn more about these tragedies, including the Florida lottery winner who was murdered by his mistress.

Want to know what your lottery ticket is really worth? The math behind expected value reveals the answer.

This is what happens when lotteries post the wrong numbers.

New technology claims it can help users win big. Is it true?

Livestreams, influencers, and ASMR scratch cards — TikTok is reshaping how a new generation plays the lottery.

Did Richard Lustig crack the code to winning the lottery?

In Italy, a lottery scam once rocked the nation and exploited children.

Learn about the conman who won $3 million with a fake lottery ticket, and other stories of lottery fraudsters.

Democrats and Republicans may disagree on everything except dreaming big with a state lottery ticket.

This lottery official stole tickets worth nearly $500,000.

Some rush in. Some wait weeks. Why? From lawyers to nerves, the reasons may surprise you.

The mistake that unraveled a multi-million-dollar lottery heist.

Suzanna Shkreli on her journey from prosecutor to Michigan Lottery Commissioner and the future of the lottery.