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Investigators say the driver walked inside like it was just another stop — ice machine damage and all.

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

The case involved fake pills, firearms, shell businesses, and a country property hiding in plain sight.

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

Investigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.

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

The defendant admitted stealing from friends and clients, visiting the same store almost every day.

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

Investigators say a lottery retailer stole a winning Fantasy 5 ticket and sent his nephew to claim the prize.

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

Police say cashing the stolen lottery ticket helped tie together weeks of crimes across multiple businesses.

Big lottery wins tore these families apart.

States cutting off sweeps could push gamers back to lottery tickets. Will that drive a surge in jackpots?

Help identify the suspects who stole $7,000 in lottery tickets.

The shocking secret that led to a lottery winner's murder.

This incident in China highlights how sharing lottery images can make digital ticket fraud easy.

Lawmakers want tougher lottery rules, and the push hints at growing concerns behind the counter.

Are you being cheated with micro-scratched lottery tickets?

He reportedly cashed in over $4K in wins before the bar noticed the missing funds.