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Two months later, a winning lottery ticket

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:57 GMT

A winning North Carolina lottery ticket sat in one man's home for nearly two months before he realized he'd won.

Maryland lets problem gamblers exclude themselves from lottery

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:05 GMT

Maryland has become the third state to offer a voluntary system to restrict the ability to play the lottery, officials announced Tuesday.

Maryland, Gambling, Announcement, Addiction

Mega Millions multi-state lottery to get harder to win in Oct.

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:14:47 GMT

Come this fall, winning the multi-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot will become even more difficult in the 45 states and jurisdictions that offer the lotto game.

Mega Millions, South Dakota, Changing Game, Multi-State Game

Record Powerball jackpot won by 1 ticket

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:18:29 GMT

The largest Powerball lottery jackpot in game history has been won Saturday night by a single ticket sold in the state of Florida.

Powerball, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Record, Multi-State Game

2 tickets win Mega Millions jackpot worth $190M

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:34 GMT

A Mega Millions jackpot advertised at $190 million has been won by two tickets, one sold in New Jersey, the other in Virginia.

Mega Millions, Virginia, New Jersey, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game

$600 MILLION: Biggest Powerball jackpot ever

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:05:13 GMT

Only once before has the United States -- or the world -- witnessed a lottery-buying frenzy like we are seeing this week.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Man finds $4.85 million Lotto ticket in cookie jar

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:14 GMT

Facing eviction, an Illinois man found a winning lottery ticket worth $4.85 million in his cookie jar.

Winner Stories, Jackpots, Illinois

$550 MILLION: Powerball jackpot now more than a half-billion dollars

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:56 GMT

Just 12 hours after the initial Powerball jackpot estimate of $475 million was set, lottery officials announced that strong sales have pushed the official estimate for Saturday's drawing to $550 million.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

$475 MILLION: Powerball jackpot nears a half-billion dollars

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:50:00 GMT

You want to win a half-billion dollar jackpot? For only the third time in history, it is possible -- or will be, by the time Saturday's drawing comes around.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

$190 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot rolls

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:09:28 GMT

Lottery players across the United States -- including Florida for the first time -- are buying their Mega Millions tickets in preparation for Friday's massive $190 million drawing.

Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Mega Millions comes to Florida

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:58 GMT

This morning, Florida residents are finally able to purchase tickets for the multi-state Mega Millions game, at a time when the jackpot is approaching $200 million.

Mega Millions, Florida, Multi-State Game

Almost €15 million in Ireland Lottery prize money goes unclaimed

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:39:31 GMT

According to figures obtained from the Ireland National Lottery, €14.7 million (US$18.9 million) in lottery prize money was left uncollected last year alone.

International, Unclaimed Prize, Ireland

Virginia man wins lottery 4th time

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:21 GMT

This week a Virginia man claimed his fourth major Virginia Lottery prize.

Virginia, Winner Stories, Scratch Games, Won multiple times

$360 MILLION: Powerball jackpot raised on huge sales

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:21 GMT

Due to larger than expected sales volume, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) has raised the official Powerball lottery jackpot estimate for Wednesday's drawing to $360 million.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

$350 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot soars

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:15:37 GMT

For only the 7th time in the history of United States lotteries, a lottery jackpot has grown to $350 million or more.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

$170 MILLION: Mega Millions back into the realm of monster jackpots

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:39:21 GMT

As Powerball has been grabbing headlines for its frequent big jackpots, the United States's other huge multi-state game, Mega Millions, has been quietly and steadily increasing its jackpot.

Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Tennessee to add Hot Lotto multi-state lottery game

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:32 GMT

Starting Sunday, Tennessee Lottery players will be able to purchase tickets for Hot Lotto, a multi-state game currently played in 14 states and Washington, D.C.

Tennessee, Hot Lotto, Multi-State Game

Arkansas Lottery Commission wants lawsuit dismissed

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:53:46 GMT

The Arkansas Lottery Commission says the state Supreme Court should dismiss a lawsuit about the lottery's name.

Legal, Arkansas, Court, Lawsuit

New Tri-State lottery game debuting Sunday

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:52:56 GMT

A new pick 5-style lottery game called Gimme 5 goes on sale Sunday in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont -- the states that collectively are known as 'Tri-State'.

Insider Buzz, Maine, New Lottery Game, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pick 5, Multi-State Game

$270 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot surges

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:31:08 GMT

There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday night drawing of the multi-state Powerball game, causing the grand prize to increase to an estimated $270 million for Saturday's drawing.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Three NY store clerks held in theft of $75,000 lottery ticket

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:33:45 GMT

Three Long Island men have been indicted on charges of swindling a lottery winner of nearly $75,000.

New York, Retailer, Theft, Law Enforcement, Crime

Multi-state lottery jackpots top a combined $375 million

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:15:33 GMT

The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions rolled over to $154 million, while the top prize in tonight's Powerball multi-state lottery stands at $222 million.

Mega Millions, Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Canada's Lotto 6/49 is getting a makeover in Fall 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:04:54 GMT

Starting in September 2013, Lotto 6/49 will offer Canadian lottery players a new $1 million prize that's guaranteed to be won with each and every draw, jackpots that start at $5 million, and new free play prizes that can be won by matching just 2 numbers.

Changing Game, Canada, Canada Lotto 6/49, Multi-Province Game

Single mother's simple error earns her $14 million lottery prize

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:28:16 GMT

A California single mother of four is thanking her lucky stars after mistakenly slipping an extra dollar into the self-service Lotto machine at her local CVS store in Mission Viejo.

Winner Stories, California, Jackpots, Error

$222 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot rolls again

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:12:16 GMT

There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday night drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery game, causing the grand prize to increase to an estimated $222 million for Wednesday's drawing.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

NJ Lottery workers being sickened by moldy Sandy scratch-off tickets, employee claims

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:03:40 GMT

For six months, tens of thousands of moldy Superstorm Sandy scratch-off tickets have been sitting in a warehouse at the New Jersey Lottery's headquarters in Lawrenceville sickening several workers, according an employee who wished to remain anonymous for fear of retribution.

New Jersey, Unusual, Scratch Games, Headquarters

$191 MILLION: Huge Powerball lottery jackpot teed up for Saturday drawing

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:01 GMT

There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday night drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery game, causing the grand prize to increase to an estimated $191 million for Saturday's drawing.

Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

One brother convicted, one acquitted in $5M lottery trial

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:01:06 GMT

In a closely-watched trial in Syracuse, New York, a judge convicted one brother accused of stealing a winning $5 million lottery ticket from a convenience store customer but threw out conspiracy charges against his brother.

Legal, New York, Scratch Games, Theft, Crime, Trial, Court

Ultimate Poker to become first legal, real-money online poker site in US

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:07:35 GMT

On Tuesday, UltimatePoker.com is expected to launch what will become the country's first fully legal online poker site, with one major catch: it will be limited to those physically present within the state of Nevada.

Legal, Nevada, Online Gambling, Technology, Poker

Decision in $5 million lottery ticket theft trial in Judge's hands

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:10:21 GMT

Judge Joseph Fahey said Friday he will take a few days to make his decision after closing arguments in the trial of two New York brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million lottery ticket.

Legal, New York, Scratch Games, Theft, Crime, Trial, Court

Relatives fight over estate of poisoned lottery winner

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:20:50 GMT

The family of a Chicago businessman who died of cyanide poisoning after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot is disputing a deal he purportedly signed leaving his share of several dry cleaning stores to his wife.

Illinois, Scratch Games, Death

Prosecution calling last witnesses for $5M lottery theft trial

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:17:15 GMT

Prosecutor Beth Van Doren has called 11 out of 15 potential witnesses to the stand in the Onondaga County Court trial of two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million lottery ticket.

New York, Scratch Games, Theft, Crime, Trial, Court

N.J. treasurer says lottery privatization plan won't lead to layoffs

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:42:06 GMT

The New Jersey state treasurer today defended the Christie administration's plan to privatize parts of the New Jersey Lottery and said he does "not anticipate" it leading to layoffs.

New Jersey, Government, Privatize Lottery

Emotions run hot in NY brothers' $5M lottery ticket trial

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:44:43 GMT

By the time the trial of two New York brothers accused of stealing a $5 million lottery ticket finished its third day, emotions had run so hot that the trial judge decided to call it a day.

New York, Scratch Games, Theft, Crime, Trial, Court

Texas House reconsiders vote to abolish lottery commission

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:11:45 GMT

The Texas House reversed itself Tuesday and tentatively passed a bill that allows the Texas Lottery Commission to continue operating for another 12 years.

Texas, Legislation, Government

NY brothers' $5 million lottery theft trial enters second day

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:52:27 GMT

The trial of two brothers accused of trying to claim $5 million in winnings off a stolen lottery ticket started Monday at 1:00 pm in Onondaga County Court, in Syracuse, New York.

New York, Scratch Games, Retailer, Theft, Crime, Trial, Court

Texas House votes to abolish state lottery

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:29:22 GMT

The Texas House voted 81-65 to abolish the state lottery Tuesday, which would strip more than $1 billion a year from public schools.

Texas, Legislation, Government

One ticket wins historic Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:10:31 GMT

One winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1,930,747 was sold in Middlesex County, New Jersey, for the Monday, April 22 drawing.

New Jersey, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Pick 5

Canadian lottery winner donates $1 million for marijuana legalization

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:44:23 GMT

In Canada, the annual nationwide 420 celebrations are entirely sponsored by lottery winner Bob Erb.

Winner Stories, After the Big Win, British Columbia Lottery, Canada

EuroMillions lottery winners to build unusual home

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:49:02 GMT

EuroMillions winners Matt and Cassey Topham plan to build an unusual eight-bedroom mansion with waterfall-screened garage and grotto swimming pool.

Winner Stories, UK National Lottery, Jackpots, Unusual, After the Big Win, Euro Millions, Multi-Country Game