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After reviewing the affected tickets, officials have unveiled a compensation plan that goes beyond state law.

From ancient games to unusual ways jackpots were funded, lottery history gets stranger the deeper you dig.

It's been 10 months since anyone won LOTTO. Tonight could change that.

One allegedly targeted her workplace while the other allegedly took tickets from a separate convenience store.

The $1 game features five-digit picks, multiple bet types, two daily draws, and a $50,000 top prize. Is it worth a try?

Exclusive interview with South Dakota Lottery Director Norm Lingle on Powerball X’s and O’s: The new NFL lottery game.

In this exclusive interview, CEO Khalid Reede Jones explains how retail and digital lottery sales can grow together.

Gary Grief faces a first-degree felony charge after years of questions surrounding a huge 2023 ticket purchase.

From a jammed lottery machine to a mother's back-to-school surprise, this week's winners show a lucky streak.

Scratch-off games reached a new high as jackpot sales jumped more than 20%, reaching $613 million in FY2026.

Prosecutors say there wasn't enough evidence against her, but her husband still faces several serious charges.

The forgotten entry turned out to be the only jackpot winner, bringing two decades of monthly payments.

A new poll from Gallup reveals the lottery isn't as popular as it used to be.

The huge scholarship transfer ranks No. 2 in lottery history, but its impact stretches far beyond one big check.

Fans can chase more than cash this season, with team gear, game tickets, and unforgettable experiences up for grabs.

The mystery millionaire is celebrating somewhere near Traverse City.

We take a deep dive into the math that makes this multi-state game tick and discuss how it stacks up against Powerball, its popular sibling.

A 3 a.m. phone call sent the Quincy manager scrambling to see if he'd become an instant billionaire.

Over 3 million tickets won prizes on Wednesday, but one Illinois player landed the ultimate payday of $1.04B.

Proof of purchase and doorbell footage helped support her case, but there's still one final hurdle ahead.

After 43 drawings without a jackpot winner, the grand prize has climbed to $1 billion for the next drawing.

In this exclusive interview, New York Lottery Director Gweneth Dean talks Powerball, iGaming, and competition.

The jackpot has soared to $905M after 42 rollovers, putting the massive milestone within striking distance.

Smaller jackpots often come with dramatically better odds and more frequent winners.

This lottery game wants your favorite NFL teams…not your lucky numbers.

After 23 draws, the Minnesota-only game crowned two record-setting winners before returning to its starting prize amount.

After 42 drawings, this jackpot became the 8th largest in history.