A company hired to manage the Illinois Lottery cheated players and lottery vendors by misrepresenting the odds of winning scratch-off games, a class-action lawsuit in federal court alleges.Legal, Illinois, Vendors, Scratch Games, Privatize Lottery, Lawsuit, Northstar Lottery Group
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation drawing show that aired on March 12 showed the wrong numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4, the corporation announced.Louisiana, Error, Pick 3, Pick 4, Lottery Results, Television
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation drawing show that aired on March 12 showed the wrong numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4, the corporation announced.Louisiana, Error, Pick 3, Pick 4, Lottery Results, Television
On Monday, lottery officials announced that 8,955 Pick 3 players in South Carolina celebrated triple lucky 7’s this weekend.South Carolina, Winning Ticket Announcement, Pick 3
On Monday, lottery officials announced that 8,955 Pick 3 players in South Carolina celebrated triple lucky 7’s this weekend.South Carolina, Winning Ticket Announcement, Pick 3
At an afternoon press conference, the Hoosier Lottery announced that a Lafayette man claimed a $435.3 million Powerball jackpot that was drawn in February.Powerball, Winner Stories, Indiana, Multi-State Game, Anonymous
At an afternoon press conference, the Hoosier Lottery announced that a Lafayette man claimed a $435.3 million Powerball jackpot that was drawn in February.Powerball, Winner Stories, Indiana, Multi-State Game, Anonymous
James and Sylvia Silverence are the winners of the New York Lottery’s largest-ever scratch-off prize.Winner Stories, New York, Scratch Games
If you win a California Lottery scratchers prize above $600, you’ll now have to wait much longer to get that money.Financials, California, General Interest
The Pennsylvania Lottery Tuesday marked the 45th anniversary of its very first game, which went on sale March 7, 1972.Pennsylvania, Event, Anniversary
A Florida judge must decide if the administration of Gov. Rick Scott broke the law when the state lottery approved a contract worth over $700 million.Florida, Legal, Politics, Contract, Government, Court, Lawsuit
A Kentucky native who fell on hard times in Colorado recently had a change of fortune when he won $50,000 in the state’s lottery.Winner Stories, Colorado, Scratch Games
An Idaho Senate panel has killed legislation that would have allowed lottery winners to hide their identities.Legislation, Idaho, Government, Anonymous
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