Lottery Facts

Over 1,300 people gathered in Iowa to scratch off lottery tickets for a shot at a Guinness World Record.

A $348 win boosted this year's lottery profits in Virginia.

Want to know what your lottery ticket is really worth? The math behind expected value reveals the answer.

New technology claims it can help users win big. Is it true?

Massachusetts discovers its lottery lifeline wasn't the big jackpots after all.

Livestreams, influencers, and ASMR scratch cards — TikTok is reshaping how a new generation plays the lottery.

Despite $3.3B in sales, the New Jersey Lottery faces a player revolt against impossible jackpots. Is this the future?

Gaming Commission picks Georgia vendor over current provider for state lottery operations.

Democrats and Republicans may disagree on everything except dreaming big with a state lottery ticket.

Norsk Tipping's glitch didn't just disappoint players — it violated the law and triggered national scrutiny.

Allwyn is making sweeping upgrades to the National Lottery, so outages were expected.

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

Players spend fortunes on lottery tickets using various systems and strategies. Which ones truly work?

How illegal lotteries helped pay for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Some call it cursed, but Friday the 13th has delivered millions in Mega Millions winnings. Could this be your turn?

Will $5 Mega Millions tickets keep young Americans dreaming of lottery riches?

These states were expecting higher lottery sales. Is it the economy's fault?

Two giants with billions in the game. But which one gives dreamers a better shot at glory?

Charity lottery expansion could transform Northern Ireland's voluntary sector, but gambling concerns linger. Is the tradeoff worth it?