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

Officials say tickets must be sold at face value. Are credit card fees on lottery sales legal?

States near lottery-free neighbors push tickets hard. Is this fair play or clever profit chasing?

Washington Lottery to sell 250,000 raffle tickets for a $1M prize for St. Patrick's Day.

Every county saw meaningful wins in 2025, driven less by jackpots and more by steady prize volume.

State agency seeks $8M from lottery proceeds, sparking debate over use of trust funds.

What every lottery winner needs to know before claiming their prize in 2026.

Fresh off his Montana Millionaire win, Dale Goodsell turned a prize claim into a proposal she couldn't refuse.

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

Faster checkout and stored payments are nudging players toward new routines they didn't plan.

Why Massachusetts keeps saying no to online casinos.

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

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

Sports betting vs. Lottery. Is this a showdown?

The 40-year evolution shows how player expectations have transformed.

A decade of reports avoided words like addiction or danger. Does softer language change how risk is understood?

Mobile claims could streamline payouts for players big and small. Is this the end of the long wait?

Progressive payouts and instant games quietly drove engagement all year long.

This holiday season, lottery players are counting their blessings from $1B jackpots to funds for schools.