
Todd Betzold
News writer
Todd is a freelance writer who has always had a love for all things Lottery.
Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 14 years and his first paid writing job was covering the first season of The Voice! He has always had a love for gambling, whether it was playing poker with his family as a teen or hitting up the casino when he was old enough to get in. Now, he gets to write about it, so even better! Based out of Michigan with his partner and fur baby Luka, Todd enjoys movies, streaming too much Netflix, spending way too much time at the casino and hoping to be the next billionaire winner of the Powerball or Mega Millions!
Todd's latest articles
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Lottery LOLs: A jackpot of hilarious lottery memes to brighten your day!
Sometimes, you need a good laugh!
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Florida Lottery bets on big future with scratch-off partnership renewal
This long-running partnership drives top-tier lottery sales, but can it keep up with Florida's growing needs?
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Road trip turns into a $1M Mega Millions win after nearly tossing ticket
One California man is proof: always check your tickets. His nearly forgotten slip of paper turned into a huge payday.
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One ticket, $344 million — Mega Millions has a big winner in Illinois
After a $552M jackpot win in 2024, Illinois snags another massive prize. Is it now the luckiest lottery state?
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Bulgarian lottery in hot water after drawing a number that doesn't exist
A number outside the game's range was drawn live on air, leaving players baffled and officials out of work.
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Cash4Life pays big this weekend with top prizes in Florida, Virginia
A dream payday, as one lucky player will get $1,000 a day for life, while two others locked in $1,000 a week.
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Circle K manager took $36K in lottery tickets — then tried to cash a winner
Her plan unraveled fast after she claimed a prize of $1,000 just days after the tickets went missing.
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Missouri Lotto winner lands $6.3M after months of rollovers
For the first time since September, Missouri Lotto has a winner, with one lucky ticket winning the jackpot.
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Nick Mosby lands lottery board seat despite tax woes, ethics violations
From unpaid taxes to questionable campaign filings, Mosby's history makes his new oversight role a head-scratcher.
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$1.27B Mega Millions winner in California brought into the spotlight
The record-breaking jackpot went to Rosemary Casarotti, who's happy, grateful, and staying out of the limelight.
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Michigan Lottery fraud probe leads to two arrests in credit card scheme
After months of digging, police raided homes in two cities, uncovering evidence linked to the Bad Axe fraud case.
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Kentucky woman's $100K lottery win nearly went out with the trash
A simple mistake almost cost one lucky Powerball player a six-figure prize — until a lottery clerk saved the day.
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Man busted for stealing $2K in lottery tickets and walking away with $80
He grabbed an entire case of lottery tickets, but his luck ran out fast — cops caught him a few hours later.
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Hoosier Lotto winner snags $42.5M — the first jackpot win in over a year
It's a life-changing moment for at least one lucky player, as the jackpot has been growing since December 2023.
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Lottery winner's ticket had a doodle and a $25K a year for life prize
Charmaine Tate had written on her Lucky for Life ticket — but the real highlight was the $390K prize she had won.
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Lottery hot zones: These Washington retailers have the winning touch
Winning streaks aren't just for players — these Washington retailers have been racking up lottery wins for customers.
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Unbelievable all-20s lottery draw reignites debate in South Korea
A rare winning number combination has skeptics questioning the odds — and the system.
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Florida pair arrested for running illegal lottery from restaurant, laundromat
Cash, slot machines, and betting slips were seized in the North Miami Beach gambling sting.
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Winner waited days to confirm a lottery jackpot just to savor the feeling
The Maryland man had a gut feeling but avoided checking — three days later, the lottery confirmed his instincts.
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