Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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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.
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Jackpot justice: How lottery officials stole millions
This lottery official stole tickets worth nearly $500,000.
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Lottery heist trio strikes again — now cops want your help to crack it
The suspects fled with stolen tickets again. But a sharp camera may be their undoing.
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Maryland Lottery offers $4,000 per piece for scratch-off designs
Three lucky artists will see their Maryland artwork on thousands of lottery tickets.
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Multi-store lottery fraud scheme unraveled in South Carolina
An Orangeburg man faces lottery fraud charges for allegedly passing stolen scratch-offs.
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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.