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15 coworkers win $30 million Western Australia Powerball jackpot after member forgets to buy tickets
A group of 15 coworkers claimed a $30 million (US$19.75 million) Western Australia Powerball jackpot after the group representative forgot to buy a lottery ticket for the correct drawing.
1 day 5 hours ago
Checkout newsCalifornia man says he's waited nine weeks for $44 million Powerball lottery jackpot payout
A California man claiming he won a $44 million Powerball jackpot in August says he has been waiting over nine weeks to receive the winnings from the California Lottery.
3 days 13 hours ago
Checkout newsLottery Post's guide to 2024 holiday raffles across the USA
With the holidays ahead, this marks the time of year when state lotteries across the U.S. start amping up excitement for their own annual raffles, many of which offer the best odds at winning a million dollars compared to any other game offered in-state. For that reason alone, it's no wonder many raffles sell out so quickly.
4 days 15 hours ago
Checkout newsWest Virginia Lottery launches online ticket sales
Today marks the start of online lottery sales in West Virginia, allowing players to buy draw game tickets and play e-instant games on their mobile devices.
5 days 14 hours ago
Checkout newsNorth Carolina man wins $1.33 million lottery jackpot, largest online instant prize in the state
A North Carolina man set a new state lottery record with the tap of a button after he tried his luck in a digital instant game and scooped a $1.33 million jackpot.
6 days 14 hours ago
Checkout newsTwo Massachusetts lottery players win $100,000 Mass Cash prizes with free tickets
Two Massachusetts lottery players each won a $100,000 Mass Cash prize using a free ticket they received in a promotion.
1 week ago
Checkout newsNorth Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $20 bill he found on the ground
A North Carolina man found a $20 bill lying on the ground and used it to buy a lottery ticket that won him a $1 million prize.
1 week 1 day ago
Checkout newsUndercover Oregon Lottery investigation found retailer employee stole $25,000 winning ticket
An Oregon Lottery retailer employee is facing charges after an undercover investigation revealed they had stolen and attempted to claim a $25,000 winning lottery ticket.
1 week 2 days ago
Checkout newsUK cancer survivor wins £500,000 Thunderball lottery prize on 1-year recovery anniversary
A United Kingdom cancer survivor celebrated the 12-month anniversary of being declared cancer-free with a timely £500,000 (US$648,513) Thunderball lottery win.
1 week 4 days ago
Checkout newsGeorgia lottery player makes state history with $478.2 million Powerball jackpot win
Someone in Georgia made state history last night by winning a $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, setting the record for the biggest lottery win in the state.
1 week 5 days ago
Checkout newsRestaurant chain Shari's shutters all Oregon locations after owing $900,000 to Oregon Lottery
Shari's Café & Pies, a beloved late-night restaurant chain, has shuttered all its Oregon locations after failing to pay the Oregon Lottery an outstanding debt of $900,000.
1 week 6 days ago
Checkout newsFrustrating lottery vending machine error helps Illinois man win $9.2 million jackpot
An Illinois man won a $9.2 million Lotto jackpot after a lottery vending machine error prevented him from playing his intended game.
2 weeks ago
Checkout newsMassachusetts online lottery pushed to April 2026, couriers to begin selling scratch-off tickets
The Massachusetts Lottery has revealed new developments related to online play, including a revised timeline for online ticket sales and the future ability to buy scratch-off games through lottery couriers.
2 weeks 1 day ago
Checkout newsA Texas Lottery jackpot was "bought" last year, but legislators are pushing wrong solution
Last year, a New Jersey-based group essentially "bought" a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot by purchasing all the possible number combinations. Now state legislators are eying possible measures to prevent it from happening again, but those solutions may do more harm than good.
2 weeks 4 days ago
Checkout newsSouth Carolina man passes up on going to casino, wins $2 million in Michigan Lottery instead
While in Michigan, a South Carolina man opted to play the lottery over going to a casino and ended up winning a $2 million prize.
2 weeks 6 days ago
Checkout newsLess than two weeks left to claim $250,000 Illinois Lucky Day Lotto prize
The deadline to claim an Illinois Lottery Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $250,000 is frighteningly close, just in time for Halloween.
3 weeks ago
Checkout newsCanadian man's terrible day turns into $1 million Lotto 6/49 win
A Canadian man was having the worst day when one lottery ticket ended his string of bad luck, winning him a $1 million (US$724,795) prize.
3 weeks 1 day ago
Checkout newsNew Jersey couple's superstition leads them to win $874,025 Jersey Cash 5 lottery jackpot
A New Jersey couple won a nearly $900,000 Jersey Cash 5 lottery jackpot after their superstition led them to a different retailer than usual.
3 weeks 4 days ago
Checkout newsOhio Lottery Pick 4 draws same numbers two drawings in a row
Whoever won in an Ohio Lottery Pick 4 drawing last week had a chance to win again using the same numbers, with two drawings in a row producing the same results.
3 weeks 5 days ago
Checkout newsMega Millions confirms ticket price increase to $5, other changes coming April 2025
Mega Millions has officially confirmed that several new game changes are on the way, including a ticket price increase from $2 to $5.
4 weeks 1 day ago
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