If you play the Michigan Lottery online and win, expect a phone call. If you don’t, keep an eye on your ticket and the phone number on the back.Michigan, Taxes, Technology, General Interest, Online Ticket Sales

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie used his budget address Tuesday to take a final stab at saving government worker pensions, proposing to dedicate revenues from lottery ticket sales to the distressed fund.New Jersey, Financials, Government, Budget

Financial bonuses for state lottery officials and contractors would be tied to increases in scholarship money available to New Mexico college students under a bill that got unanimous bipartisan approval from a House committee Monday.New Mexico, Financials, Legislation, Administration, Government, Director

The Tennessee House on Monday passed a bill despite opposition from Democrats that, if it becomes law, would require the names of lottery winners to be cross checked with federal and state government assistance programs.Tennessee, Financials, Legislation, Fraud, Government, Welfare

The Pennsylvania Lottery today launched Fast Play, a new type of games offering players the chance to win prizes without scratching the ticket or waiting for a drawing.Pennsylvania, Scratch Games, New Lottery Game

After nearly two weeks of mystery an Illinois man from Benton has been identified as the winner of the Feb. 13 Illinois Lottery drawing.Winner Stories, Jackpots, Illinois

A Virginia couple has gotten good at winning the lottery, claiming their fourth major prize on Valentine’s Day.Virginia, Winner Stories, Lucky, Pick 5, Won multiple times

A New Jersey woman was rendered speechless when she was told she had won $2 million in Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot — and her stunned reaction was captured on video.Powerball, New Jersey, Winner Stories, Multi-State Game, Video

A New Jersey woman was rendered speechless when she was told she had won $2 million in Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot — and her stunned reaction was captured on video.Powerball, New Jersey, Winner Stories, Multi-State Game, Video

It took some time to track him down, but we now know who won a million dollars playing the Michigan Lottery. Winner Stories, Michigan, Technology, Online Ticket Sales

In Massachusetts, an examination of a fundamental issue of fairness: Should a town that refuses to sell lottery tickets reap the benefits of tickets sold in other communities?Financials, Massachusetts, Retailer, General Interest

A former Kansas City woman who stole more than $400,000 from a Missouri Lottery winner was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison.Legal, Winner Stories, Missouri, Theft, Crime, Court

A former Kansas City woman who stole more than $400,000 from a Missouri Lottery winner was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison.Legal, Winner Stories, Missouri, Theft, Crime, Court

One ticket sold in the Hoosier State won Wednesday’s $435.3 million Powerball lottery jackpot, which had been accumulating for 18 consecutive draws without a winner.Powerball, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game

One ticket sold in the Hoosier State won Wednesday’s $435.3 million Powerball lottery jackpot, which had been accumulating for 18 consecutive draws without a winner.Powerball, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game

Florida’s House of Representatives filed a lawsuit late Friday accusing the Florida Lottery of illegally signing a long-term contract for ticket sales, escalating a feud between House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott a little more than a week before the legislative session begins.Florida, Legal, Politics, Contract, Government, Lawsuit

When a 100-year-old Massachusetts man was robbed of his winning scratch-off lottery ticket, a local police officer stepped up to help.Massachusetts, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Crime

This week Powerball is the hot ticket, featuring a lump-sum cash payout of nearly a quarter billion dollars.Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

A California man won $191 million dollars off a Mega Millions lottery ticket he bought in Primm, officials with California Lottery announced Friday.Mega Millions, Winner Stories, California, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

A Pennsylvania couple are winners of $121.6 million on a Powerball ticket purchased in Delaware in December.Powerball, Winner Stories, Pennsylvania, Jackpots, Delaware, Multi-State Game