Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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Man allegedly gave himself $2K in lottery tickets
Caught on camera with a book of tickets and a coin in hand, but was this a one-time gamble or a pattern?
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Burglar breaks into store, swipes armfuls of lottery tickets
An alarm brought police rushing in, but the thief had already made a clean getaway for now.
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Suspects pull wild lottery heist after trying to pay with gift card
The strange scam may be linked to other thefts, and it's left police and lottery officials on high alert.
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Nebraska manager claims lottery theft evidence too weak for trial
Ehlers fights his $300K lottery theft case with an insufficient evidence claim.
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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.