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Two national games top $200 million, but don't overlook the state jackpots offering their own huge paydays.

Prize payouts have soared in just two years, but that player-friendly shift comes with a major trade-off.

The game's historic run finally came to a close Monday when a single ticket matched all six numbers.

Exclusive interview: New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James A. Carey shares how the state keeps players invested.

Monday is a federal holiday, but your favorite lottery game may still have winning numbers on the way.

Responsible Gaming Education Month puts player safeguards in the spotlight.

From Kansas to Pennsylvania, raffles are returning with million-dollar prizes and some unusually good odds.

In this exclusive interview, Arizona Lottery Director Alec Thomson discusses the 45th anniversary, new games, and more.

After reviewing the affected tickets, officials have unveiled a compensation plan that goes beyond state law.

It's been 10 months since anyone won LOTTO. Tonight could change that.

One allegedly targeted her workplace while the other allegedly took tickets from a separate convenience store.

The $1 game features five-digit picks, multiple bet types, two daily draws, and a $50,000 top prize. Is it worth a try?

Fans can chase more than cash this season, with team gear, game tickets, and unforgettable experiences up for grabs.

The mystery millionaire is celebrating somewhere near Traverse City.

Smaller jackpots often come with dramatically better odds and more frequent winners.

After 23 draws, the Minnesota-only game crowned two record-setting winners before returning to its starting prize amount.

Scratch games stayed on top, while Powerball delivered one of the year's biggest surprises.

Florida Lotto's jackpot odds are 1 in 22,957,480. Here is what the rest of the math looks like.

Former jackpot winners could offer insights on claims, taxes, publicity, and player education.

What players need to know before betting online.

What do Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina have in common? Record-breaking lottery years.

A chance estate sale find is bringing one of Pennsylvania's most notorious lottery scandals back to life.

A new argument claims that cutting ads could save money without hurting ticket sales.

This year's Lottery Week finale wasn't just about jackpots. It was about record money flowing back to the public.

National Lottery Week celebrates players, retailers, and lottery-funded programs with special promotions.

What does a seven-year contract with Brightstar Lottery buy players?

Three jackpots in three days have South Carolina players checking their tickets.

The tribe wants a judge to halt ticket sales at roughly two dozen locations while the legal fight plays out.

In this interview, acting Commissioner Joe Froehlich shares the strategy behind Michigan's iLottery dominance.

The jackpot has climbed to $22.25 million, a level longtime players have never seen before.