Scam Prevention

Former state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.

Investigators say surveillance video helped uncover an alleged South Carolina scheme worth more than $11,000.

Circle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.

A dismissed case returned less than two weeks later, keeping the spotlight on the disputed 2023 jackpot.

Texas lawmakers shut down the lottery commission, but investigations tied to the 2023 drawing are not over.

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

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

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

Fake invoices and threats turned hope into losses for thousands of victims.

A shop owner's actions are under scrutiny as a family claims a winning ticket was never revealed.

Stolen tickets, a bicycle, and a phone call led the man's lottery scheme to come undone.

Another arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues since his 2025 win.

Investigators say stolen pull tabs and prize money added up over multiple shifts.

Investigators say gaps in tracking and surveillance may have allowed the alleged scheme to go unnoticed.

After multiple filings, the court found the claims lacked enough substance to proceed.

Authorities say some of the stolen tickets were cashed in, helping link the suspect to both crimes.

Critics call it a missed chance for regulation. Could the state lottery gain new players from the ban?

One made headlines after a $167M Powerball win, the other helped run a $3M lottery fraud scheme.

From spotting bots to flagging unusual play, new tools could reshape how lotteries monitor games.

One man's lottery scheme spanned multiple states.

Investigators allege a package of scratch-off tickets never reached its stop after a delivery detour.

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

Idaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.

Corporate leaders want clarity after a store-printed winner was later purchased by management.

Authorities say seniors were promised massive prizes but first had to send cash, gift cards, and luxury watches.

A FedEx worker allegedly stole a winning scratch-off from a package in South Carolina.

The true story behind Netflix's “How to Win the Lottery” heist.

The case involved fake pills, firearms, shell businesses, and a country property hiding in plain sight.

Could Lottery.com rise from the ashes after alleged fraud?

Investigators say a suspect used the stolen chainsaw to break into a gas station and steal lottery tickets.