Multi-State Games
All Multi-State Games articles
All articles about the big multi-state lottery games can be found here.
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The “best” month to win the lottery? Data tells a curious talePowerball trends suggest timing patterns, but could player habits, not luck, be driving the results?
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Big September change coming to Millionaire for Life prizesThese new rules would make the game's $100,000-a-year prize much harder to keep as a lifetime annuity.
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The first Millionaire for Life winner wants to stay anonymousThe first Millionaire for Life top prize has been claimed in Ohio, but good luck finding out who it is.
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New York Powerball players get a second shot at $10 millionThe extra feature, called Double Play, costs just $1 but adds a chance at a separate $10 million top prize.
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Are lottery drawings happening on Memorial Day? What you need to knowPlayers across the U.S. are wondering whether holiday plans could interrupt their favorite nightly draws.
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Exclusive interviewPowerball Goes Global: UK players join the big jackpotWill jackpots grow faster now that the UK will join Powerball?
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One rock-paper-scissors loss costs a player a Powerball jackpotThe Arkansas player missed the jackpot by just one number after a playful showdown with their partner.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Mega MillionsMega Millions looks simple: pick numbers, win big. The math behind the game, however, tells a very different story.
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Powerball delivers 89 Match 5 winners in stunning drawing resultFrom number patterns to “fortune cookie” picks, theories swirl after two winners also split the $143M jackpot.
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Millionaire for Life hits milestone with first top prize winnerAfter just two months, one ticket in Ohio cracked the top prize for this new multi-state draw game.
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Powerball broadcast system getting a satellite upgradePowerball is upgrading its satellite system for more reliable broadcasts.
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Mega Millions' $5 bet leaves players waiting for bigger thrillsPlayers are paying more per ticket, but without billion-dollar jackpots, the excitement hasn't followed.
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The U.K. is set to join Powerball, raising stakes for U.S. playersMore players may boost prizes, but U.S. winners could face more shared jackpots.
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The end of live lottery draws? A shift players should watchTraditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?
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Over 91K Millionaire for Life winners in Colorado, top prize untouchedThe steady stream of winners is building buzz, but when will the top prize finally hit?
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Do lottery drawings happen on Easter Sunday? What to knowHoliday schedules vary by state and game, meaning your usual draw time might look a little different.
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Lotto America jackpot tops $20M for just fifth time everThe last win came in early August — now the jackpot is building serious momentum.
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Exclusive interviewCaring communities: The new front line against problem gamblingIn this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.
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Why was there a delay in last night's Powerball drawing?The numbers appeared roughly 50 minutes later than usual, after an 'issue' caused the delay.
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End of an era: The stories Cash4Life and Lucky for Life left behindThe wins, the moments, and the legacy of two lottery legends.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind Millionaire for LifeAt $5 a ticket, does Millionaire for Life's better odds make it a smarter bet than Powerball?
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Is a new lottery era beginning with the launch of Millionaire for Life?The 31-state rollout and steady lifetime payouts hint at bigger ambitions behind the latest multi-state game.
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Here are 5 things we love about Millionaire For LifeMillionaire for Life offers higher odds than Powerball and Mega Millions.
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Manifesting a 2025 lottery jackpot: My year chasing the big winFrom long shots to record-breaking rollovers, I watched the numbers rise. Was belief enough to change my luck?
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Lottery growth goes digital: $346B expected worldwide in 2026Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.
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Powerball meets the NFL: New details emerge on multi-state gameThe NFL-inspired lottery game has been in development for years — here's what's finally coming into focus.
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🎓 AcademicThe math behind PowerballFirst in our series: The Math Behind Powerball exposes the probabilities hiding beneath the jackpot hype.
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31 states retire legacy lottery games for new daily millionaire drawHere's what happens to Cash4Life and Lucky for Life tickets after February 21.
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With a new game looming, players ask: Lifetime prizes or big jackpots?Winners could get $1 million a year for life in the new game. Is it worth playing?
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Lottery winners face major tax shift under 2026 legislationWhat every lottery winner needs to know before claiming their prize in 2026.