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Don't stop believin'
States employ clever, memorable lottery slogans for both branding and cultural identity purposes.
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The magic number
Recommended tools for lottery players revolve around the analysis of numbers drawn, frequencies, and combos.
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The true history of the infamous Louisiana State Lottery Company
During Louisiana's poverty-stricken Reconstruction era, a New Orleanian with deep pockets approached state legislators with an enticing offer to help.
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How lotteries helped build and bankroll Colonial America
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.
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The lottery curse: Truth or myth?
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.
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The surprising economics behind states and their lottery money
The revenue for the 45 states that participate in government-operated lotteries has grown by over 80 percent since 2010.
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In California, billion is the new million
The California Lottery attributes the run of billion-dollar Powerball jackpots to the large number of tickets sold by the state.
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What happens to unclaimed lottery prizes?
Unclaimed lottery prizes are put to different uses in each state. Learn how the money is used in your state.
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Will Alabama finally greenlight gaming in 2024?
Debates have raged in Birmingham for years as to whether to legalize gaming in Alabama. Next year could finally usher in a breakthrough.
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Maximizing the ‘BIG’ win
By teaming with trustworthy experts from attorneys to financial/estate planners, lucky lottery players will be able to safeguard and build upon winnings.
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Dream holiday destinations
If you want to splurge a little of your lottery winning on a dream vacation, here’s where to go.
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Staying grounded after a lottery jackpot win
Learn how to stay calm and focused after a lottery jackpot win.
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Lottery winner shares secrets
Mega Millions jackpot winner Cynthia Stafford shares the secret of her win.
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How to become a space tourist
Find out how you can take a trip to space and how much it costs.
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10 myths about the lottery busted
This article debunks some common myths that frequently circulate about the U.S. lottery.
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Lottery jackpot winners — The other side of the rainbow
Big lottery winners tell stories of taking home epic jackpot prizes and how it’s changed their lives.
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Love at first scratch
Imaginative designs, varied dollar amounts, and favorable odds help to popularize scratch-off lottery tickets.