A federal judge ruled on Friday that poker pro Phil Ivey and a companion violated state gambling regulations in the way they won nearly $10 million at cards at an Atlantic City casino.New Jersey, Legal, Gambling, Casino, Cheating, Court

Georgia Lottery officials are trying to solve the case of the missing winner of half of a $15 million jackpot won in the state.Mega Millions, Georgia, Unclaimed Prize, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

The arrest of an Indiana woman accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from local stores came only after she led a police officer on a car chase that ended in a bean field.Legal, Indiana, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Crime

The head of the New Mexico Lottery says his organization could provide more money for students if the Legislature scrapped a requirement pledging 30 percent of ticket sales to college scholarships.New Mexico, Financials, Education, Government

The head of the New Mexico Lottery says his organization could provide more money for students if the Legislature scrapped a requirement pledging 30 percent of ticket sales to college scholarships.New Mexico, Financials, Education, Government

For Steven Tuttle of Flat Rock, North Carolina, the recent gas shortage almost cost him a $1 million lottery prize.Winner Stories, Scratch Games, North Carolina

By playing poker, advanced bots are transforming our view of how machines make decisions.Gambling, Technology, Poker, General Interest

Reselling winning lottery tickets — known as ticket discounting — can be profitable for both parties, but may harm recipients of child support and others.North Carolina, Retailer, Taxes, General Interest, Crime, Lottery Tickets

The North Carolina lottery wants you to believe we all have the same chance to win, but some players are winning so often, and so big, that their good fortune defies logic.North Carolina, Retailer, General Interest, Lottery Tickets

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant said he “would be open to a general discussion regarding a statewide lottery,” marking the first time in nearly 30 years that a Mississippi governor has said anything about a state lottery that didn’t indicate they’d smack it quickly and hard with their veto stamp.Starting a Lottery, Mississippi, Government

The Texas Lottery announced that it has achieved $5.068 billion in sales for fiscal year 2016, breaking the sales record it set just last fiscal year and resulting in a total contribution of $1.392 billion to Texas, the single largest annual transfer of revenue to the state.Texas, Financials, Sales, Record

A man won a $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery for the second time in two years after purchasing an instant ticket.Winner Stories, Massachusetts, Scratch Games, Won multiple times

A Canadian lottery winner said his $38,194 winning ticket almost went unclaimed after he forgot about it for months.Winner Stories, WCLC, Canada

A patient New Zealand Lotto player bagged a cool $1 million, all thanks to a pushy patron who decided to cut him in line.Winner Stories, International, Lucky, New Zealand

One of the most prolific winners in North Carolina lottery history wants you to know two things: he doesn’t cheat and he understands the games better than anyone.Winner Stories, North Carolina, General Interest, Pick 4

The Canadian province of Ontario has scrapped plans to privatize its state-run lottery business.Ontario LGC, Privatize Lottery, Operations

For Michael Owenby of Candler, North Carolina, a decision to quench his thirst turned into a $1 million lottery win.Winner Stories, Scratch Games, North Carolina

For Michael Owenby of Candler, North Carolina, a decision to quench his thirst turned into a $1 million lottery win.Winner Stories, Scratch Games, North Carolina