
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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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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Lottery predictions: 6 things to watch for in 2025
2025 could mark major milestones, including Mega Millions changes and a possible new state joining the fun.
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Oregon cracks down on lottery ticket resale schemes in new bill
Some winners sell their tickets to ticket brokers at a discount to avoid taxes or debts.
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to eliminate Gaming Commission
The bill would transfer gambling regulation to the Attorney General's office, reshaping oversight in the state.
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A Virginia Lottery ticket sat in a Bible — then it became a $1M miracle
It's a lucky week for Virginia Lottery players, with big wins all around — including a $1M raffle winner.
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Mobile jackpots? Indiana iGaming bill clears key hurdle
The bill could make online casino and lottery games legal by September, promising millions in state revenue.
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Nebraska man charged after claiming stolen $300K lottery ticket
Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.
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Numbers Midday draw game hits 762% payout, thousands in prizes won
With wins like $26K and $32K at a laundromat, Rhode Island lottery players had plenty to celebrate yesterday.
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Tonight's Lotto Texas jackpot is the world's biggest prize
A historic run hits 93 draws, with tonight's $73.5 million jackpot being the eighth largest in history.
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New York welcomes another wave of lucky lottery millionaires
New Yorkers struck gold again as winners across the state claimed prizes, including a Cash4Life jackpot.
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Record-high state jackpots heat up across the country
From Texas Lotto's $72M jackpot to Arkansas' $5M record-breaker, the weekend is packed with lottery excitement.
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New Jersey bill proposes raising lottery age to 21
The bill could end the 18+ exception for lottery and horse racing, bringing all gambling in the state to 21+.
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Man hits $100K Pick 4 jackpot thanks to four lucky 8's
The North Carolina man almost gave up playing 8-8-8-8, but sticking with it led to his biggest win yet.
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Mega Millions makeover: Will California play ball?
Mega Millions is changing, but will the California Lottery Commission vote to approve these changes?
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Man hits $1M Powerball prize after 10 years of weekly plays
For 10 years, a Michigan man bought one Powerball ticket weekly and his persistence turned into a big win.
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$10K lost in lottery scam spree targeting small shops
Using stolen credit cards, scammers are cashing in on lottery tickets across Michigan, officials warn.
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Granny scratches off a priceless prize with a lottery ticket surprise
A custom scratch-off ticket revealed the ultimate prize for Rose Bell: a great-grandchild she had prayed for.
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$32M Pick-6 jackpot finally won — was it your lucky numbers?
Last night's drawing crowned a big winner in New Jersey, the first jackpot win for the draw game since June.
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Big jackpot wins light up the weekend for lottery players
Pennsylvania saw back-to-back Cash 5 wins while Arizona celebrated a $2M The Pick jackpot.
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