Scratch-offs

Why Valentine's Day is a great time to give the gift of lottery tickets.

Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.

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

Data-driven game design, smart pricing, and player favorites helped push sales past $7 billion in 2025.

In this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.

Investigators say the driver walked inside like it was just another stop — ice machine damage and all.

Investigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.

U.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.

The defendant admitted stealing from friends and clients, visiting the same store almost every day.

Supporters say age checks and convenience could boost sales without compromising safeguards.

This nurse wouldn't quit even after winning a jackpot worth millions.

This 18-year-old won big with her first-ever lottery ticket.

How a homeless man almost trashed a $4 million lottery ticket, and other stories of dumpster jackpots.

A surge in ticket buying masked a quieter shift in payouts, profits, and where the lottery's dollars end up.

Why 2026 could be the most consequential year in modern lottery history.

Can a lucky spider or pet make you a lottery millionaire?

Scratch-offs spike every December as shoppers hunt for quick joy, but is the thrill worth it?

Police say cashing the stolen lottery ticket helped tie together weeks of crimes across multiple businesses.

These players unwrapped lottery tickets and won millions.

Learn about the lucky couples who celebrated their anniversary with a jackpot.

Blending luck with skill could attract new players, but would it change the game too much?

How scratch-offs became the lottery's most reliable moneymaker.

This milestone wasn’t just for show, as it hinted at perks aimed at making quick-play games more rewarding.

What makes the perfect scratch? How do tickets pop at retail? Scientific Games reveals the secrets behind the games.

BCLC frames it as a limited Canadian trial to study buying habits, but corner stores say it feels like a snub.

Are you being cheated with micro-scratched lottery tickets?

The pair faces felony charges after 500 tickets were stolen.

Is there a secret or strategy for winning the lottery multiple times?

Rhode Island loves the lottery. These three winners love it even more.

Festival atmosphere and new scratch-offs mark Puerto Rico Lottery's 35th year.