A Massachusetts woman who won a $1 million lottery prize 10 years ago has hit it rich again.Winner Stories, Massachusetts, Scratch Games, Won multiple times

If you’re hoping to strike it rich, you will soon have another option to try your luck with the Oklahoma Lottery.Oklahoma, Retailer, Announcement, Vending Machine

A lightning quick lottery ticket thief tried his luck twice, yanking California Lottery Scratchers display cases from counters in bold heists that were caught on camera at two San Gabriel Valley businesses.Legal, California, Scratch Games, Retailer, Theft, Law Enforcement, Crime

To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is planning a big boost in the Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) if it reaches $150,000 this week.Jackpots, Promotion, Anniversary, Arkansas, Announcement

State lotteries are grappling with the rapid spread of unregulated skill gaming machines, which are found in convenience stores, bars, restaurants and taverns across the country.Insider Buzz, Legal, Financials, Retailer, Technology, General Interest, Video Gaming

The growing proliferation of so-called skill games at Pennsylvania Lottery retailers are having an impact on the lottery’s ability to generate revenue to pay for programs for senior citizens, a lottery official told state lawmakers on Tuesday.Legal, Pennsylvania, Financials, Sales

Alaska is one of five U.S. states without a lottery. This year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House Majority Leader Steve Thompson, a Republican from Fairbanks, have each offered plans to change that.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alaska, Government

Through a little more than two months of operation, Mississippi’s lottery has generated about $16 million in revenue for work on the state’s roads and bridges.Financials, Starting a Lottery, Mississippi

$202 million is more money that most of us can even fathom. But one lucky lottery winner from New Jersey may be able to relish all that money in secret — thanks to a new law that went into effect just last month.Mega Millions, New Jersey, Winning Ticket Announcement, General Interest, Multi-State Game, Anonymous

$202 million is more money that most of us can even fathom. But one lucky lottery winner from New Jersey may be able to relish all that money in secret — thanks to a new law that went into effect just last month.Mega Millions, New Jersey, Winning Ticket Announcement, General Interest, Multi-State Game, Anonymous

Alaska, long-reliant on oil and in search of options amid a persistent budget deficit, may turn to the lottery for help.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alaska, Government

A Dublin woman admitted to losing her winning Lotto ticket twice after finding out that she was one of two lucky winners to sharing a massive €7.7 million (US$8.4 million) jackpot.Winner Stories, Jackpots, Ireland, Anonymous

Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is $150,000 richer after claiming a Powerball lottery prize Monday.Powerball, Winner Stories, Iowa, Government, Multi-State Game

Starting Monday, Maryland Lottery players will be able to play a new category of instant game that doesn’t require any scratching.Maryland, Scratch Games, New Lottery Game

A couple who won £1 million (US$1.3 million) in the United Kingdom’s National Lottery plan to spend their winnings on a pair of replacement knees.Winner Stories, UK National Lottery

A whistleblower complaint filed by California Lottery employees argues that the agency’s giveaway of $212,500 in scratch-off tickets on a television talk show should be investigated as a misuse of funds.Legal, Financials, California, Scratch Games, Promotion, Marketing, Investigation, Government, Television, Ethics

When Massachusetts lawmakers were considering legalizing casino gambling a decade ago, opponents argued that the industry could take a big bite out of the lottery program, which generates a huge share of the state government’s revenue. But with three casinos now open, the lottery appears to be chugging along as if nothing has changed.Financials, Massachusetts, Retailer, Casino

Will 2020 be the year Alabama finally approves a state lottery?Starting a Lottery, Alabama, Government

A couple with a weekly tradition of playing the lottery is finally celebrating a big prize in North Carolina.Winner Stories, Jackpots, North Carolina, Pick 5

It was a historic day in Mississippi Thursday. It became the 45th state to start selling lottery tickets. But in true Mississippi style, things didn’t quite go to plan. Some people might say it was a little cattywampus.Starting a Lottery, Retailer, Mississippi, General Interest