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A shop owner's actions are under scrutiny as a family claims a winning ticket was never revealed.

Stolen tickets, a bicycle, and a phone call led the man's lottery scheme to come undone.

Another arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.

Investigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.

Investigators say gaps in tracking and surveillance may have allowed the alleged scheme to go unnoticed.

After multiple filings, the court found the claims lacked enough substance to proceed.

Authorities say some of the stolen tickets were cashed in, helping link the suspect to both crimes.

Critics call it a missed chance for regulation. Could the state lottery gain new players from the ban?

One made headlines after a $167M Powerball win, the other helped run a $3M lottery fraud scheme.

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

One man's lottery scheme spanned multiple states.

Investigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

Idaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.

Corporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.

Authorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.

A FedEx worker allegedly stole a winning scratch-off from a package in South Carolina.

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.