A Powerball winner in Iowa this week donated $500,000 of her prize to a group supporting disabled veterans.Powerball, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Iowa, Charity, Multi-State Game
Category Archives: Lottery
New York man claims other half of $687.8 million Powerball lottery jackpot
A New York man has claimed half of a $687.8 million Powerball lottery jackpot, becoming the largest lottery winner in New York state history.Powerball, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
Vermont Lottery boss quits, raising issue of public records on personal accounts
Daniel Rachek, the head of Vermont’s lottery, has resigned less than a year after taking the job.Administration, Vermont, Investigation, Resignation, Director
China lottery corruption probe sparks online outrage
China’s government is attempting to downplay social media rumors that lottery administrators have embezzled nearly $20 billion from lottery proceeds.International, Financials, Scandal, Corruption, Crime, China, Social Media
N.C. man wins $1M after playing the same numbers for 5 years
A North Carolina man finally struck it big in the multi-state Powerball lottery after playing the same numbers for five years.Powerball, Winner Stories, North Carolina, Multi-State Game
Kentucky Lottery reports highest monthly sales in state history
The near-world record Mega Millions jackpot run — in tandem with a Powerball jackpot run that rose to more than $680 million — led to the most successful sales month in the nearly 30-year history of the Kentucky Lottery.Mega Millions, Powerball, Financials, Kentucky, Sales, Record, Multi-State Game
Massachusetts has a new rule to stop repeat winners — but so far, they keep winning
Despite having a new state policy designed with the specific purpose of cracking down on people who rake in large lottery prizes, the Massachusetts Lottery continues to pay out prizes to people who appear to win with what many see as remarkable frequency.Winner Stories, Massachusetts, General Interest, Investigation
8 years after buying $10.8 million ticket, lottery winner says life is 'marvelous'
A Pennsylvania couple who took home more than $10 million in Delaware’s first Hot Lotto jackpot eight years ago traded in their mobile home for a four-bedroom house but say their good fortune hasn’t changed them.Winner Stories, Pennsylvania, Jackpots, Delaware, Hot Lotto, After the Big Win, Multi-State Game
New York Lottery awards $26.6 million in prize checks to 3 big winners
Three lucky New Yorkers came forward to receive their winnings Wednesday as they became the state’s newest lottery millionaires.Winner Stories, Jackpots, New York
NJ Pick 6 lottery jackpot climbs to highest amount in 14 years
The jackpot for the New Jersey Lottery’s Pick 6 drawing has quietly climbed to $25.2 million — making it the largest prize the game has offered in more than 14 years.New Jersey, Jackpots
Lottery flub pays off: Michigan co-workers win $1M
A Mega Millions mistake by an office employee is paying off for her and 20 of her Ottawa County coworkers.Mega Millions, Winner Stories, Michigan, Error, Pool, Multi-State Game
Iowa single mom claims half of $687.8 million Powerball lottery jackpot
One of two winners of the $687.8 million Powerball jackpot was revealed Monday as a woman from Redfield, Iowa who happened to buy a ticket as she was picking up a slice of pizza and coffee at a local store.Powerball, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Iowa, Charity, Multi-State Game, Video
One ticket wins $15M Lotto Texas jackpot
Someone who purchased a lottery ticket in Wichita Falls, Texas, won a $15.25 million jackpot Wednesday.Texas, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement
Why the Cayman Islands move on illegal gambling doesn’t address the real issue
A few days ago, an announcement from the Cayman Islands government indicated that it was preparing to crack down on illegal gambling in the country. It is said to be drafting legislation that would exponentially increase fines for any illegal gambling-related activity, bringing up to date rules that have gone unchanged since the 1960s. However, at least one political official believes that the move will not address the actual problem.
Opposition leader Ezzard Miller indicates that he will not support the government’s attempts to amend the country’s gambling law because it’s a “draconian” move that will meet a number of challenges. Instead of adding more penalties to prevent illegal gambling, the country needs to move forward and legalize certain gaming activity and license lotteries. The increase of fines is only going to push gambling further underground, not make the problem go away.
Miller further asserts that it will be difficult to enforce the new fines and could lead to “selective enforcement.” He points to the prevalence of online gambling and participation in U.S.-based and local lotteries, even if they’re not legal.
The lawmaker also shows how local gas stations in the country are already running lottery promotions that, in theory, are illegal. However, no one has been arrested for either organizing or playing the lotteries.
New law ensures Pa. lottery winners pay their debts
A new law took effect on Tuesday that will help some Pennsylvania Lottery winners spend their winnings by ensuring they pay any outstanding debts.Legal, Pennsylvania, Legislation, Government
New Mexico Lottery creating game tied to sports
The board that oversees the New Mexico Lottery voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with creation of a game tied to the outcome of sporting events.New Mexico, New Lottery Game, Sports Betting, Intralot, Sports
Michigan woman praises honest nephew after he scratched off $300,000 lottery ticket for her
A Michigan woman is proud of her nephew for his honesty when he scratched off a lottery ticket worth $300,000 for her.Winner Stories, Michigan, Scratch Games
Michigan man nearly turned down winning lottery ticket worth $416,000
A 40-year-old lottery player from Wayne County, Michigan, nearly walked away from a winning 100X The Cash Fast Cash ticket that ended up being worth $416,616.Winner Stories, Michigan, Retailer
Why the world's biggest lottery jackpot wasn't
The Mega Millions jackpot that had been announced as the biggest ever at $1.6 billion ended up being the second-biggest at $1.537 billion, raising questions about how lottery officials make estimates and whether they were influenced by a desire to claim the jackpot amount surpassed all others.Mega Millions, Jackpots, General Interest, Multi-State Game
NJ man's broken hip turns into lottery riches
A New Jersey man literally got a lucky break when he joined a $1 million-winning lottery pool at a local hospital after breaking his hip while walking to buy a ticket. Mega Millions, New Jersey, Winner Stories, Pool, Multi-State Game