Claiming Prizes

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong explains the high-stakes reality of running a state lottery.

These new rules would make the game's $100,000-a-year prize much harder to keep as a lifetime annuity.

The first Millionaire for Life top prize has been claimed in Ohio, but good luck finding out who it is.

Circle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.

Tickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.

As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.

All clear! This is what authorities found inside a suspicious letter today.

The real lesson here isn't about lawsuits, but it's about what players should do the moment they buy a ticket.

U.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.

These lottery scammers stole a combined $9.5 million from their victims, which included the Indiana Lottery.

Winners could get $1 million a year for life in the new game. Is it worth playing?

Mobile claims could streamline payouts for players big and small. Is this the end of the long wait?

After one winner's nightmare with scammers, lawmakers say it's time for more protection.

House Bill 3115 shields Oregon lottery winners from public view. How much transparency is being sacrificed?

Why this lottery lawyer says you should never sign a winning ticket.

Lottery winners in Wyoming must use the new address to claim prizes.

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

Prize winners were turned away as police searched the Michigan Lottery office. What happened?

When office lottery pools win but still lose big.

Oregon lottery winners can now remain anonymous, ending decades of transparency. Is public oversight at risk?

How much will North Carolina players have to win to remain anonymous? A new bill could change everything.

What do Homer Simpson, Ghostface, and Darth Vader have in common? They're all jackpot winners — masked up.

A ticket-cashing snag is keeping April 2 CASH POP winners in suspense. When will they get their winnings?

Rep. Harkins' new bill aims to protect winners from harassment by allowing anonymity for prizes over $1M.

This is how scammers profit from losing lottery tickets.

The state says a missing ticket means no payout as it pushes to dismiss a man's Mega Millions lawsuit.

Jackpot joy can turn to fear — one Michigan lawmaker wants to protect winners from threats and scams.

Some winners sell their tickets to ticket brokers at a discount to avoid taxes or debts.

Prompted by harassment cases, the bill aims to safeguard winners while stirring debates on game fairness.

Deputies tracked the suspects using phone records and GPS data after the dramatic robbery.