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FeaturedMassachusetts Lottery unveils Mass 3 and Mass 4Inside the new draw games coming to iLottery this summer.
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$18.85M and counting: Megabucks jackpot reaches new territoryThe jackpot hasn't been this big since Reagan was president.
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North Carolina Lottery marks America's 250th with a raffleThe first new raffle in tears offers 1-in-11 winning odds.
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Are lottery drawings happening on Memorial Day? What you need to knowPlayers across the U.S. are wondering whether holiday plans could interrupt their favorite nightly draws.
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Lawsuit claims Nebraska officials misused lottery environmental fundsFormer state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.
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Court delays deadline in bizarre $12.8M lottery ticket disputeCircle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.
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Fast Play could be the lottery's quiet MVP in the digital eraMore states are betting big on this blend of instant results with familiar play styles.
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Gateway Awards celebrate Florida students winning on and off the fieldMore than 350 students were celebrated for balancing sports, leadership, and academic excellence across Duval County.
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Lightning strikes twice for two Ohio Lottery playersRead the stories behind their wild wins.
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Smarter machines, bigger scholarships: New Mexico's lottery overhaulNew machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.
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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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Megabucks jackpot climbs to $17M, nearing all-time recordMassachusetts Megabucks has climbed to $17M, putting the jackpot within reach of the game's top three largest prizes ever.
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New Maine law takes aim at lottery groups buying tickets in bulkOfficials say the move protects everyday players after high-volume groups flooded ticket sales.
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How Maryland's Lottery battle ended up in courtMaryland's lottery contract dispute heads to court as rivals clash over a $260 million bid gap.
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Exclusive interviewHow Massachusetts is reinventing the lottery for a new generationWe sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.
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Missouri Lottery eyes Fast Play launch as instant-win trend keeps growingWith prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.
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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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Wyoming prepares to ditch its cash-only lottery ruleThe Cowboy State will join 44 other states in accepting debit cards for tickets.
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DC Lottery reveals weeks-long drawing flawRepeated digits were impossible to draw for weeks.
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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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Lottery spotlight shifts from winners to community heroesAs Ireland launches a new campaign, similar efforts in states like Michigan are already rewarding everyday impact.
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Minnesota lottery players set for sweeping technology transformationMinnesota Lottery ditches its legacy system in a cloud-powered push for growth.
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Exclusive interviewThe West Virginia Lottery celebrates its 40th AnniversaryThe West Virginia Lottery gives out millions in prizes for its 40th anniversary.
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Cash Pop expands with more daily draws across MichiganThe rapid-fire game keeps evolving, signaling a bigger shift toward faster, on-demand lottery play.
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The VI Lottery is turning Carnival into a million-dollar partyHow a $2 ticket could land you a Chevy, a Puerto Rico getaway, or $500,000.
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Small states, big jackpots: The lottery underdogs beating the oddsWhat Iowa, Virginia, and Rhode Island know about winning the lottery that New York doesn't.
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The end of live lottery draws? A shift players should watchTraditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?
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Sales nearly double as lottery payouts outpace growthFrom bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.
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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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Is the lottery becoming just another online game?As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.