
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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Man jailed in shocking lottery ticket fight that ended in deadly gunfire
A fight over a lottery ticket ends with a man being shot and the 70-year-old alleged shooter behind bars.
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Lottery luck turns into a history-saving donation for a Connecticut non-profit
Thanks to a winning ticket and one generous gesture, Trumbull's past just got a brighter future.
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Lottery machine helps police crack theft case in Maryland
Surveillance at a Sheetz store caught more than just a card swipe — it helped link a suspect to multiple thefts.
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Oz Lotto's $70M jackpot was won by 15 strangers with one ticket
They walked into different stores, bought the same syndicate share, and now they're forever linked.
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Nevada says not yet to the lottery, but this fight's far from over
A recent poll shows 84% of Nevadans support a lottery. So why won't lawmakers let them vote on it?
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Massive Mass Cash prize still unclaimed — final countdown has begun
Massachusetts isn't alone, as unclaimed jackpots are lurking in wallets and junk drawers across the U.S.
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Lottery luck strikes in two states — $3.4M in prizes waiting to be claimed
Wednesday night created two millionaires — a $2.43M win in Louisiana and a $1.02M win in Minnesota.
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From scratchers to scholarships: Kentucky Lottery celebrates 36 years strong
With $5B raised for education and jackpots still rolling, the Kentucky Lottery celebrated with a statewide Fun Friday.
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Felony charges for man who allegedly pocketed scratch-offs
He paid back $250 and walked away, but surveillance footage told a bigger story involving thousands worth of tickets.
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The biggest Mega Millions change since 2017 kicks off tonight
It's the first draw of a new Mega Millions era. Will this refresh bring luck or just higher stakes?
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Scratch-off scheme lands one in jail, cops still looking for his partner
Detectives say the inside job was caught on camera — twice — and the suspects cashed in $8K in winnings.
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Lottery letdown: New York sales take a cold turn in March
With a 12% year-over-year drop, lottery fans are eyeing other games. Is sports betting stealing the show?
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A wink, a scream, and a Vader walk into a lottery...and win big
What do Homer Simpson, Ghostface, and Darth Vader have in common? They're all jackpot winners — masked up.
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What does New Jersey's Q1 winner map say about luck in the Garden State?
Whether it was scratch-offs or Pick-6, all 21 counties of New Jersey had a winner's moment.
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Hold that ticket! Maryland Lottery works to fix CASH POP cashing issue
A ticket-cashing snag is keeping April 2 CASH POP winners in suspense. When will they get their winnings?
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A lottery in Las Vegas? Poll shows Nevadans want a chance to play
A major union is pushing for a state lottery, but with casino giants in the mix, is this a battle they can win?
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Woman accidentally donates $2.5M winning lottery ticket
One woman's mistake could be someone else's windfall — will this ticket ever be found before it expires?
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Couple accused of stealing $70K in lottery tickets — hiding in a trunk
From pocketed scratch-offs to a dramatic getaway attempt, this alleged scheme was anything but a winning ticket.
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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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