Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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At 20, she chose $1K a week for life — but was it the best financial call?
She’s set for $1K a week forever, but would investing $1M up front pay off more in the long run?
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Man charged in scratch-off scam after cashing in hundreds in prize money
Circle K, Publix, and more — he hit several spots before landing behind bars.
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From baloney to bungalows: Lottery winners who kept it simple
They won millions in the lottery and still wouldn't spend.
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Mississippi Lottery pulls new scratch-off over printing problem
Players can still redeem valid wins, while officials gear up to launch a replacement game soon.
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Police name three suspects in wild multi-state lottery ticket heist
Police say the trio swindled stores in at least 10 states using prepaid card tricks.
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$1M wins run in the family for Massachusetts couple
Megan Armstrong won $1M, years after her husband claimed the same prize. Is this the luckiest couple in town?
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Pennsylvania LLC wins $5M in Oklahoma in a day, sparking questions
What is “lottery tourism,” and should states put a stop to it?
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Iowa Lottery players beat bizarre world record at state fair
Over 1,300 people gathered in Iowa to scratch off lottery tickets for a shot at a Guinness World Record.
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Millions in winnings claimed as New York man wins $10M jackpot
From $10M in Canton to $1M wins downstate, millions in New York Lottery prizes were claimed.
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Jackpot hopes dashed as two lottery heists end in handcuffs
Police say a FedEx driver and a store burglar both tried to steal lottery tickets — neither hit big.
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Could your dog be the face of a new scratch-off in New Jersey?
Submit your dog pic for a chance to be featured on the new “Jersey Dog” scratch-off ticket.
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You win! Just kidding. Lottery fails that made headlines
This is what happens when lotteries post the wrong numbers.
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Iowa Lottery exceeds projections while losing $55 million in sales
Iowa Lottery celebrated budget success while sales dropped 11% from last year's record.
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Man's jackpot dreams end with charges in lottery scam
He may have scratched off some wins, but now he's facing 17 felony counts and possible prison time.
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$8M in New York Lottery prizes go to three lucky winners
From a $2 million Megaplier hit to a $5K-a-week-for-life win, these players cashed in big.
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How TikTok is changing the way we play the lottery
Livestreams, influencers, and ASMR scratch cards — TikTok is reshaping how a new generation plays the lottery.
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Employee blames whiskey and Tylenol PM for lottery ticket theft
Blaming the booze and the pills, the suspect claimed he blacked out, but the cameras didn't.
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Man pleads guilty to using stolen credit cards to buy $7K in lottery tickets
From Bad Axe to Battle Creek, this lottery scam stretched far, but justice caught up fast.
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Convenience store employees accused of scratching without paying
Police say a quiet repayment deal turned into felony charges after over $5,000 in scratch-offs went missing.