One winning ticket sold in The Hoosier State beat the odds and matched all the numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing to win the colossal $540 million jackpot.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Indiana, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game

Virginia lottery players: Better hurry and check your Powerball ticket from the historic $1.6 billion jackpot in January.Powerball, Virginia, Unclaimed Prize, Multi-State Game

If someone buys a winning ticket for Friday’s $540 million Mega Millions game in New Jersey, the state will be collecting more money at payout than it would have last month.New Jersey, Financials, Taxes

If someone buys a winning ticket for Friday’s $540 million Mega Millions game in New Jersey, the state will be collecting more money at payout than it would have last month.New Jersey, Financials, Taxes

Months before Connecticut Lottery’s 5 Card Cash game was suspended, lottery officials knew there was a “security issue” that eventually allowed the game to be rigged, according to a four-month investigation.Connecticut, Scientific Games, Poker, Investigation, Audit

Months before Connecticut Lottery’s 5 Card Cash game was suspended, lottery officials knew there was a “security issue” that eventually allowed the game to be rigged, according to a four-month investigation.Connecticut, Scientific Games, Poker, Investigation, Audit

Yokasta Boyer of Clifton uncovered some buried treasure just before her taxes were due this year, according to officials at the New Jersey Lottery.New Jersey, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Pick 5

Yokasta Boyer of Clifton uncovered some buried treasure just before her taxes were due this year, according to officials at the New Jersey Lottery.New Jersey, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Pick 5

July 4th is behind us, but some lucky person still has their Independence Day ahead of them — independence from financial burdens, that is.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

With strong sales around the country, the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing has been raised to $454 million, with a lump-sum cash option of $319 million cash.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

With strong sales around the country, the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing has been raised to $454 million, with a lump-sum cash option of $319 million cash.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Arthur L. “Arch” Gleason, the longtime head of the Kentucky Lottery Corp. died on Friday following a fall in Cincinnati.Administration, Kentucky, Death, Director

Arthur L. “Arch” Gleason, the longtime head of the Kentucky Lottery Corp. died on Friday following a fall in Cincinnati.Administration, Kentucky, Death, Director

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!Holiday, Independence Day

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!Holiday, Independence Day

A retired Texas couple won’t soon forget their trip to North Carolina. After all, they’re leaving the state $1 million richer.Mega Millions, Texas, Winner Stories, North Carolina, Multi-State Game

The second trial for a former lottery official accused of fixing jackpots in five states will be postponed until next year.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Trial, Multi-State Game, Court

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner Thursday night signed a bill giving the Illinois Lottery legal authority to continue all prize payouts if a budget deal is not reached.Financials, Legislation, Illinois, Government

Her husband didn’t listen — and it paid off to the tune of $169 million.Mega Millions, Winner Stories, Jackpots, New York, Error, Multi-State Game

Lottery players across the United States will be lining up at lottery retailers for their chance to win Friday’s massive $415 million Mega Millions jackpot, after nobody won Tuesday’s $390 million grand prize.Mega Millions, Jackpots, Multi-State Game