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Testimony about a Gucci shoebox, missing cash, and a red Porsche flipped the entire case upside down.

New machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.

Tickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.

A woman is a millionaire after winning the lottery twice in a day.

What's better than celebrating a million-dollar win with your newborn baby?

One lottery ticket bought during a stressful morning suddenly changed her family's plans.

Massachusetts Megabucks has climbed to $17M, putting the jackpot within reach of the game's top three largest prizes ever.

Officials say the move protects everyday players after high-volume groups flooded ticket sales.

Many players say tickets are about fun or hope, not financial strategy or long-term planning.

Maryland's lottery contract dispute heads to court as rivals clash over a $260 million bid gap.

A last-minute legal move could stop the deadline while a bizarre ownership fight plays out.

We sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.

With prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.

These stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.

From rescue pups to local favorites, real pets now headline tickets with prizes up to $200K.

The jackpot has reached $16.5M, a height not seen in nearly 40 years.

From number patterns to “fortune cookie” picks, theories swirl after two winners also split the $143M jackpot.

 Lottery players have a shot at a $1.6 million prize for just $1.

Concerns over “slot-style” games shaped the bill, but the bigger digital rollout isn't going away.

After just two months, one ticket in Ohio cracked the top prize for this new multi-state draw game.

Free plays, coupons, and a $150K contest aim to make things right after weeks of disrupted draws.

From coin flips to ping-pong balls. Basketball's biggest gamble is changing.

The Cowboy State will join 44 other states in accepting debit cards for tickets.

Retailers, regulators, and critics clash over what digital tickets could mean for revenue and responsible play.

Powerball is upgrading its satellite system for more reliable broadcasts.

With no winner since last summer, the prize has climbed into elite territory for this $1 multi-state game.