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The suspects tried their luck with fake payments, but store employees weren't fooled, and arrests soon followed.
Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.
Mississippi's lottery history was rewritten Monday when a Petal player claimed a $10M Double Play jackpot.
Only one month left for a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan player to come forward and claim their $250,000 prize - then they lose it forever.
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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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Forget chocolates; Illinois couples bet on love for Valentine's Day
A new survey reveals what Illinois romantics really want this Valentine's Day, and it's not what you'd expect.
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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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Betting on history: Lotto Texas nears record-breaking payout
The Lotto Texas jackpot hits $78.25 million, marking the 5th largest prize in game history.
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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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One click, $5 Million: The online play that changed everything
A Yell County resident stepped forward Monday to claim Arkansas' record-breaking $5.123 million lottery jackpot.
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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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Texas Lottery Commission "not fully trusted," says State Senate Report
Did the Texas lottery fail its players?