Lottery Facts

These stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.

From number patterns to “fortune cookie” picks, theories swirl after two winners also split the $143M jackpot.

From coin flips to ping-pong balls. Basketball's biggest gamble is changing.

Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.

Players are paying more per ticket, but without billion-dollar jackpots, the excitement hasn't followed.

What Iowa, Virginia, and Rhode Island know about winning the lottery that New York doesn't.

From bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.

The steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?

In an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.

Kansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.

Not all lotteries are equal. See how New York LOTTO’s numbers stack up statistically.

New bills, bigger platforms, and fresh debates are reshaping how players join in.

From spotting bots to flagging unusual play, new tools could reshape how lotteries monitor games.

Video lottery terminals are fueling a 9.6% global growth forecast. See how they help raise state funds.

At $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?

AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.

In an exclusive interview, Lotto.com CEO Tom Metzger shares the lottery industry's best-kept secret.

Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.

One Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.

These states offer the highest standards of responsible lottery play.

In this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.

The true story behind Netflix's “How to Win the Lottery” heist.

Could Lottery.com rise from the ashes after alleged fraud?

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

Advertising can't control jackpot sizes, inflation, or player habits. Should ads carry this much blame?

First in our series: The Math Behind Powerball exposes the probabilities hiding beneath the jackpot hype.

Officials say tickets must be sold at face value. Are credit card fees on lottery sales legal?

Every county saw meaningful wins in 2025, driven less by jackpots and more by steady prize volume.

A spreadsheet helped one player win fast, but the real story may be why systems feel so powerful.

Lottery winner lists tap into something deeper than odds, the human urge to find signs.