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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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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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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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Motor City to Money City: Michigan's hidden history of illegal lotteries
The true story of the men who ran Michigan's illegal lottery.
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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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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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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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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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Current trends and the future of the Massachusetts Lottery
Boston Fed analyst discusses why Massachusetts residents spend so much more on the lottery than anyone else.
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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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Man arrested for snatching elderly woman's lottery winnings
An 83-year-old woman fought back as the suspect tried to steal her winnings in a store parking lot.
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Man wanted for lottery ticket thefts caught trying to flee through window
A lottery ticket theft spree, 13 warrants, and a dramatic escape attempt ended in cuffs for the Springfield man.
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Court says $2M lottery win wasn't a team effort
A Surrey trucker kept his lottery win after coworkers claimed it was bought for their lottery pool.