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Discover multiple articles dedicated to intriguing lottery facts.
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Lottery vs. slots: Long odds, big money
Slots and the lottery dangle huge jackpots, but gambling's most difficult to capture. Which is more elusive?
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The rise and fall of Lottery.com
The story of how Lottery.com fell apart and its plan to rise again.
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First drawing shows impact of Mega Millions' new design
The new Mega Millions format pumped out $4.3 million in prizes on day one. Will the winning streak continue?
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From scratchers to scholarships: Kentucky Lottery celebrates 36 years strong
With $5B raised for education and jackpots still rolling, the Kentucky Lottery celebrated with a statewide Fun Friday.
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Is former Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief missing?
Where is former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief?
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Lottery letdown: New York sales take a cold turn in March
With a 12% year-over-year drop, lottery fans are eyeing other games. Is sports betting stealing the show?
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What you need to know about the Mega Millions changes coming next week
Here are all the details to note about the upcoming adjustments to the $5 Mega Millions debuting in April.
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Rigged jackpots: The wildest lottery scandals ever exposed
These are the world's biggest international lottery scandals.
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Following a public hearing, Texas Lottery seems ready to ban couriers
Even though arguments both for and against couriers were heard Thursday, Texas is set to move on without them.
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A lottery in Las Vegas? Poll shows Nevadans want a chance to play
A major union is pushing for a state lottery, but with casino giants in the mix, is this a battle they can win?
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Jackpot.com inks deal with TelevisaUnivision, providing lottery results
The new courier partnership delivers purchase options and lottery results to millions of Hispanic viewers.
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How much do Americans spend on lottery tickets?
Lotto ticket sales keep increasing across the country, according to the latest data.
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Couple accused of stealing $70K in lottery tickets — hiding in a trunk
From pocketed scratch-offs to a dramatic getaway attempt, this alleged scheme was anything but a winning ticket.
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Weird lottery draws: fraud or just a reflection of randomness?
Mathematician: Bizarre lottery results and multiple winners are more about probabilities than chicanery.
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Florida Lottery bets on big future with scratch-off partnership renewal
This long-running partnership drives top-tier lottery sales, but can it keep up with Florida's growing needs?
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How smaller lottery products are keeping profits alive in Iowa
Iowa Lottery rides a wave of unexpected success amid national game struggles, but can it last?
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Bulgarian lottery in hot water after drawing a number that doesn't exist
A number outside the game's range was drawn live on air, leaving players baffled and officials out of work.
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The tragic life and mysterious death of lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare
What happened to missing lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare?
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Bad luck, big bucks: How misfortune led to millions
True stories of bad luck leading to big lottery wins.