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Powerball has topped $700 million, while California players are chasing a prize worth more than $40 million.

He investigated lottery fraud. Now he's accused of stealing cash mailed by elderly scam victims.

The Kentucky jackpot winner has now faced four arrests since becoming an overnight multimillionaire in 2025.

Almost exactly three years after its record win, Florida strikes gold again.

Powerball and Mega Millions lead the list, but state lotteries also have million-dollar prizes awaiting winners.

U.K. players are still chasing their first top-tier prize, as the jackpot grew to an estimated $633 million.

What players need to know before betting online.

From arriving with nothing to winning a $15 million jackpot: Learn about these winners' unbelievable journeys.

This could be the biggest lottery weekend of the year.

What do Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina have in common? Record-breaking lottery years.

We compared Monday's results with Wednesday's to see whether the international expansion made an early impact.

As the Mega Millions jackpot climbs toward record territory, so do the scams.

A chance estate sale find is bringing one of Pennsylvania's most notorious lottery scandals back to life.

U.K. players can buy their first Powerball tickets today, with a few key differences from the U.S.

The first jackpot of 2026 also strengthened Minnesota's claim as Lotto America's luckiest state.

Find out why this Texas woman was initially denied an $87 million payout.

A new argument claims that cutting ads could save money without hurting ticket sales.

The jackpots are stacking up this weekend.

This year's Lottery Week finale wasn't just about jackpots. It was about record money flowing back to the public.

 How a $672 million jackpot stacks up against the lottery's biggest wins ever.

A grand jury returned new charges tied to a 2025 crash that allegedly endangered another driver.

While no one hit all six numbers, three Match 5 winners won prizes ranging from $2 million to $4 million.

Learn about the Powerball ticket a Michigan woman almost let expire.

The couple had already split, but a paperwork mistake sparked one last fight over the jackpot.

National Lottery Week celebrates players, retailers, and lottery-funded programs with special promotions.

What does a seven-year contract with Brightstar Lottery buy players?

Traditional lottery culture may be fading as younger players look for faster digital experiences.