Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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Woman charged with lottery fraud over a scratcher worth just $25
Investigators say she took the scratcher while on the job and then cashed it in at another location.
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Woman who set fire to cover lottery theft finally admits guilt
A Toledo woman admitted guilt in an $89K lottery theft scheme.
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Scratch, steal, go to prison: Lottery ticket thieves exposed
These thieves tried to cash in stolen lottery tickets.
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Seven gift ideas for lottery-loving dads on Father's Day
Father's Day is coming. Consider these lottery-related gifts he'll actually use.
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Clerk threatened, tickets taken — police say the suspect used a fake gun
The plan? Walk in, fake a gun, and leave with tickets. The outcome? Jail time and a court date.
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Judge says lottery theft case against Nebraska man can move ahead
He cashed in the $300K winning ticket, but court docs say he broke the rules to do it.
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Scratch-off heist caught on video — now police want your help
He waited for a moment of distraction, then reached, grabbed, and ran. But the camera didn't blink.
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States are forecasting lower lottery sales in an uncertain economy
These states were expecting higher lottery sales. Is it the economy's fault?
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From triumph to tragedy: Who killed lottery winner Urooj Khan?
Unraveling the mysterious death of Illinois lottery winner Urooj Khan.
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Lottery wins so shocking players thought they were being pranked
A Detroit man and a Missouri trio were certain they were being punked. Turns out, it was pure luck.
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Kentucky Woman wins largest scratch-off prize in state history
A Kentucky woman's birthday scratch-off yielded $5 million, breaking state records.
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Tariffs rising? Not a bump in the road for Take-A-Ticket customers
While some businesses brace for impact, this company's all-American supply chain keeps costs steady.
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South Carolina to adopt new retail technology
Buying scratch-offs in South Carolina stores will be a whole new experience.
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Man charged after allegedly turning stolen lottery tickets into cash
Police say his $148 payday came from stolen tickets tied to two gas station break-ins.
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Scratch-off snatchers indicted in $150K Colorado Lottery ticket heist
Investigators say they struck when clerks weren't looking and cashed in before anyone noticed.
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Scratch-offs spark thefts, assaults and attic escapes
From sweet-talking a clerk to a brotherly beatdown, these men took lottery fever to new levels.
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Well-liked homeless man wins $1 million in a California scratch-off
The store owner drove him a distance of over two hours to help him claim the jackpot he deserved.
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Felony charges for man who allegedly pocketed scratch-offs
He paid back $250 and walked away, but surveillance footage told a bigger story involving thousands worth of tickets.
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Scratch-off scheme lands one in jail, cops still looking for his partner
Detectives say the inside job was caught on camera — twice — and the suspects cashed in $8K in winnings.