Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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Lightning strikes twice for two Ohio Lottery playersRead the stories behind their wild wins.
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USPS reminds players: Mailing lottery tickets isn't always legalTickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.
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The luckiest day ever: Two lottery wins in one dayA woman is a millionaire after winning the lottery twice in a day.
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Baby bonus: These couples won millions after having a childWhat's better than celebrating a million-dollar win with your newborn baby?
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Pennsylvania mom celebrates Mother's Day with a $1M lottery prizeOne lottery ticket bought during a stressful morning suddenly changed her family's plans.
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New Jersey Lottery's new scratch-off stars? 18 very adorable dogsFrom rescue pups to local favorites, real pets now headline tickets with prizes up to $200K.
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No credit cards, but Colorado iLottery survives Senate voteConcerns over “slot-style” games shaped the bill, but the bigger digital rollout isn't going away.
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One millionaire every 1.7 days? Florida Lottery off to fast start in 2026Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.
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Trash to treasure: Winning lottery tickets that were lost and foundOne couple won $50 million from the lottery and lost the ticket.
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Mississippi Lottery sales have hit the $3B mark since its 2019 debutA mix of new games and strong player support has fueled rapid growth in one of the nation's newest lotteries.
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A Nashville man's lottery shortcut may cost him far more than he wonStolen tickets, a bicycle, and a phone call led the man's lottery scheme to come undone.
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Louisiana Lottery marks 35 years with new games and big prizesThe rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.
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Millionaires pop up across California as Powerball jackpot growsA near-jackpot ticket in Torrance and multiple big scratcher wins sparked a statewide payday surge.
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Maryland Lottery rolls out art-inspired games & BIG SPIN returnsChosen from over 2,000 entries, four artists take center stage as new games hit stores with prizes up to $250K.
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Maryland man charged after $10K lottery ticket theft spreeAuthorities say some of the stolen tickets were cashed in, helping link the suspect to both crimes.
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Dreaming of jackpots: Players who followed their dreams to a winOne woman won $47 million thanks to her husband's lottery dream.
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An Ohio man's scratch-off scheme earns him five to ten yearsOne man's lottery scheme spanned multiple states.
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From candles to itchy hands: These crazy superstitions won millionsDid itchy palms lead one woman to a million-dollar lottery win?
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South Carolina FedEx driver accused of taking lottery ticketsInvestigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.
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Michigan's boldest lottery ticket yet has arrivedThere's a $50 ticket that could make you an $8 millionaire overnight.
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Fired today. Millionaire tomorrow: Players who won big after a layoffThe best severance after a layoff is a lottery win.
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State lotteries offer last-minute gift ideas for Valentine’s DayWhy Valentine's Day is a great time to give the gift of lottery tickets.
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Lottery growth goes digital: $346B expected worldwide in 2026Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.
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Another delivery lottery crime in South Carolina is plaguing authoritiesA FedEx worker allegedly stole a winning scratch-off from a package in South Carolina.
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Florida's scratch-off success sends a message to other lotteriesData-driven game design, smart pricing, and player favorites helped push sales past $7 billion in 2025.
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Exclusive interviewHow Louisiana runs one of America's leanest lottery operationsIn this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.
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Woman drives into a gas station freezer and goes in for lottery ticketsInvestigators say the driver walked inside like it was just another stop — ice machine damage and all.
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Stolen lottery tickets help police connect Texas burglariesInvestigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.
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Finland's scratchcard gift rule shows how differently the U.S. playsU.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.
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Clients trusted him with taxes, but he spent their money on scratch-offsThe defendant admitted stealing from friends and clients, visiting the same store almost every day.