Page 11 - Lottery Facts

Two million students won the lottery without buying a ticket.

When King James I sanctioned the holding of a lottery drawing for the Virginia Company to raise revenue, it would reverse America's fortunes forever.

Mississippi hits the jackpot with $2 billion in ticket sales.

One reasonable place to start when discussing the so-called lottery curse is with the tortuous, well-traveled tale of a Waffle House waitress named Tonda Dickerson.

A $1.7 million lottery jackpot is still unclaimed.

The revenue for the 45 states that participate in government-operated lotteries has grown by over 80 percent since 2010.

Mathematicians develop a system to guarantee lottery wins.

As the Illinois Lottery turns 50, the state reports historic earnings of $883 million and promises much more in store.

The Florida lottery named the winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

The New York State Lottery once again takes the top spot on account of both revenue generated and money contributed to education.

Learn how the Michigan Lottery became a millionaire machine.

Unclaimed lottery prizes are put to different uses in each state. Learn how the money is used in your state.

Michigan schools win over $1 billion from state lottery.

Have you played El Gordo, the world's biggest lottery?

Million-dollar mystery. Why won't players cash in winning tickets?

Debates have raged in Birmingham for years as to whether to legalize gaming in Alabama. Next year could finally usher in a breakthrough.

Learn how to stay calm and focused after a lottery jackpot win.

This article debunks some common myths that frequently circulate about the U.S. lottery.