
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!
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2-4-6-8, who do we appreciate? Georgia Cash 4 players winning $1.33M
Plenty of Georgia lottery players saw their numbers line up just right, cashing in big on a perfectly even Cash 4 draw.
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Why some lottery winners keep their jackpot a secret — even from family
The thrill of winning millions comes with an unexpected challenge — deciding who should know about it.
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Store employee accused of stealing lottery tickets while working
A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.
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South Dakota lawmakers vote to increase lottery age
A proposal to raise the lottery age to 21 moves forward, and businesses may get more video lottery machines.
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Tennessee Lottery players to see high-tech upgrades in IGT contract deal
New terminals, enhanced reporting, and faster ticket-checking are on the way with the IGT contract extension.
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Repeat burglar busted trying to cash stolen lottery ticket
Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.
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Michigan trio's lottery scam hits a dead end in South Dakota
The suspects tried their luck with fake payments, but store employees weren't fooled, and arrests soon followed.
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Shaq talks NBA, Newark pride & giving back in New Jersey Lottery collab
Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.
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New Jersey lawmakers look to shift more lottery cash into pension fund
A new bill could reduce education's lottery funding, but only if ticket sales hit key revenue goals.
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Feds crack down on alleged $200K lottery scam ring
Four Jamaican nationals were arrested in Alabama for allegedly scamming victims into sending cash for fake wins.
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Man finally hits jackpot after playing the lottery daily since the 80s
Winning the $1.7M Cash 5 jackpot won't change his routine — he's still playing the lottery.
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering a ban on lottery courier services
A proposed law could force popular lottery couriers out of the state, limiting online ticket-buying options.
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Man busted after cashing in stolen lottery tickets from burglaries
A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.
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$138 lottery ticket feud led to murder — now conviction overturned
A Utah man claimed self-defense after a lottery fight turned fatal — now a court says he deserves a new trial.
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South Carolina Senate approves lottery-funded private school vouchers
Supporters say the bill expands school choice, but opponents call it an attack on public education funding.
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Oz Lotto's $100 million jackpot has a winner down under
A Sydney woman became the biggest individual lottery winner in Australia's history with a $100M win.
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Lottery ticket run leads to tragedy as court official crashes
A lottery run turned into a manslaughter case after a Vegas court official's alleged DUI crash in Arizona.
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Push to keep Michigan Lottery winners private gains momentum
Jackpot joy can turn to fear — one Michigan lawmaker wants to protect winners from threats and scams.
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Arkansas LOTTO jackpot finally hits, and winner snags record $5.12 million
This is the first LOTTO jackpot win in over a year, as the last win took place on September 13, 2023.
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