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In an exclusive interview, Nebraska Director of Lottery and Charitable Gaming Brian Rockey looks ahead: new games and the industry's future.
State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.
Capitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.
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Carnival unveils first-ever fleetwide cruise lotteryDaily electronic draws offer onboard credits and a potential seven-figure jackpot.
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HotWins launches in Illinois with rapid-fire drawingsLottery officials say the new format offers draws every four minutes and a top prize of up to $1 million.
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The lottery "loophole" Idaho wants to closeIdaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.
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The District of Columbia's $50 top prize draw game, DC-2, has retiredThis modest District of Columbia Lottery game has ended. Here is what you need to know about its last draws.
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Abandoned lottery ticket turns into $12.8M legal dramaCorporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.
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End of an era: The stories Cash4Life and Lucky for Life left behindThe wins, the moments, and the legacy of two lottery legends.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Millionaire for LifeAt $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?
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New Fast Cash game from Michigan Lottery packs 18 shots at a big winThe new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.
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DC Lottery bets big on Go-Go's next 50 yearsState lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.
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Is a new lottery era beginning with the launch of Millionaire for Life?The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.
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Jackpot to jail cell: Kentucky's biggest lottery winner arrested againAuthorities responded to a woman's call for help and say they found drugs and a firearm at the home.
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Connecticut Lottery offices shut down after an alarming deliveryAll clear! This is what authorities found inside a suspicious letter today.
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Lottery players feel the love with Valentine's Day jackpot winsSplit prizes, six-figure hauls, and coast-to-coast celebrations made it a heartwarming day.
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Can you expect physical lottery tickets to disappear anytime soon?AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.
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Exclusive interviewRising tides lift all boats: Why digital lottery boosts retail salesIn an exclusive interview, Lotto.com CEO Tom Metzger shares the lottery industry's best-kept secret.
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State lotteries offer last-minute gift ideas for Valentine’s DayWhy Valentine's Day is a great time to give the gift of lottery tickets.
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Man admits role in $1M multi-state lottery scam targeting seniorsAuthorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.
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Lions-themed ticket roars to $4.14M record winThe Fast Cash jackpot crushed the previous $2.39M mark for the Michigan Lottery.
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Are you sitting on a million-dollar Powerball ticket?Millions in Powerball prizes are still unclaimed from the billion-dollar jackpot runs.
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$1.08B Powerball dispute grows as lottery group moves to dismissAs legal filings pile up, lottery leaders insist the winner has long been confirmed.
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Here are 5 things we love about Millionaire For LifeMillionaire for Life offers higher odds than Powerball and Mega Millions.
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Manifesting a 2025 lottery jackpot: My year chasing the big winFrom long shots to record-breaking rollovers, I watched the numbers rise. Was belief enough to change my luck?
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Exclusive interviewRocky Mountain reinvention: Colorado Lottery embarks on transformationColorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver reveals the details on new games, retailers, and a digital future.
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Lottery growth goes digital: $346B expected worldwide in 2026Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.
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Another delivery lottery crime in South Carolina is plaguing authoritiesA FedEx worker allegedly stole a winning scratch-off from a package in South Carolina.
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As mobile betting soars, New York eyes science behind gambling addictionOne Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.
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How billion-dollar lottery jackpots quietly supercharge state tax revenueRecent Powerball and Mega Millions wins show how lottery taxes can shift monthly forecasts.