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Mega math in perspective
Lottery expert and world champion bridge player puts the huge numbers inside the lottery in perspective.
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When luck fails: Shocking stories of lottery thefts and scandals
When they couldn't win big, they tried to steal big.
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Why some people think the lottery was invented for time travelers
These are the craziest lottery conspiracy theories.
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One ticket. One win. The luckiest first-time lottery players
From Powerball to Pick 5, players who won with their first ticket.
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Lost and found: Players who lost winning lottery tickets
These lottery players won millions but lost their tickets.
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Fake jackpots & lost fortunes: The high-stakes world of lottery scams
These are the top signs that you're dealing with a lottery scammer.
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Luck, laughs, and lessons: TV's must-watch lottery episodes
What happened when your favorite TV characters won the lottery? Discover these chaotic and heartwarming tales.
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How Bolita became one of America's most popular illegal lotteries
How the mafia went to war and made a fortune with Bolita.
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Dreamers vs. strategists: What drives lottery and casino players?
Hope, skill, or pure thrill? Learn what separates a lottery player from a casino player while gaming.
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Wealth equals health: How lottery jackpots bought hope for sick winners
These lottery winners paid for life-saving medical care.
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The secret science behind lottery machines: How random really is random?
Six spinning balls, infinite possibilities, and one remarkable tale of technological integrity.
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Lottery tickets stuff stockings with potential problems
Scratch-offs are handy holiday gifts, but a problem gambling group says the risk isn't worth it for kids.
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U.S. lags in digital lottery adoption while online sales drive big spending
A new IGT study states that lottery players in the U.S. are spending more on the lottery since going digital.
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From citizenship to jumbo jets: Unusual lotteries offer strange prizes
These are the strangest lotteries from around the world.
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Gen Z meets the lottery: Fresh tactics for young players
To captivate Gen Z, lottery officials are banking on AI, video storytelling, and fresh gameplay.