The Illinois Lottery was giving away thousands of dollars worth of free gasoline, groceries, meals and sweets throughout the state on Monday, as part of its Luck is Everywhere promotion.Illinois, Promotion

A group of state lotteries has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a jackpot winner who argues he was shortchanged by millions of dollars because the prior drawing was rigged by one of its employees.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit

A New York City parking garage attendant hit the lottery jackpot, promptly quit his job, and now plans to hire his very own chauffeur.Winner Stories, New York, Multi-State Game, Cash4Life

It’s time to give the people what they want and they want a lottery, one Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday on the House floor.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Mississippi

The former Seminole County school teacher who last month lost a big chunk of a $1 million Florida Lottery jackpot to her former boyfriend, who had sued her for failing to share, has filed for bankruptcy.Florida, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Court, Lawsuit

The former Seminole County school teacher who last month lost a big chunk of a $1 million Florida Lottery jackpot to her former boyfriend, who had sued her for failing to share, has filed for bankruptcy.Florida, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Court, Lawsuit

Seven people were charged Monday in the shooting death of a lottery winner more than two months ago.Georgia, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Death, Law Enforcement, Pick 5, Arrest, Crime

Seven people were charged Monday in the shooting death of a lottery winner more than two months ago.Georgia, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Death, Law Enforcement, Pick 5, Arrest, Crime

A Manchester man who formerly worked at a local convenience store has become the seventh person statewide to be accused of manipulating Connecticut Lottery terminals to produce unusually large numbers of winning tickets in a now-suspended lottery game.Legal, Connecticut, Retailer, Technology, Law Enforcement, Ticket Machine, Arrest, Crime

A Manchester man who formerly worked at a local convenience store has become the seventh person statewide to be accused of manipulating Connecticut Lottery terminals to produce unusually large numbers of winning tickets in a now-suspended lottery game.Legal, Connecticut, Retailer, Technology, Law Enforcement, Ticket Machine, Arrest, Crime

While seeking permission last week to add a fourth game for Wyoming lottery players this year, WyoLotto officials were also looking at offering a statewide raffle.Wisconsin, New Lottery Game, Raffle

If someone walks into a New Hampshire corner store and walks away with a $160 million lottery ticket, the store owner’s takeaway is capped at $30,000, the lowest such retail lottery cap in the United States.Financials, Retailer, New Hampshire

A Washington man came forward Thursday to claim the $157 million Mega Millions jackpot from the drawing on March 8.Mega Millions, Washington, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Maryland would become the first state to let voters decide whether the popular but controversial phenomenon of Internet fantasy sports betting is fully legal, under a bill now pending in the legislature.Maryland, Legislation, Sports Betting, Sports

Imagine beating the odds of 1 in 144,415 only to find out that your prize payout was just £15 (US$21). That’s what thousands of UK Lotto players experienced Wednesday night.UK National Lottery, Unusual, Winning Ticket Announcement, Drawing

Imagine beating the odds of 1 in 144,415 only to find out that your prize payout was just £15 (US$21). That’s what thousands of UK Lotto players experienced Wednesday night.UK National Lottery, Unusual, Winning Ticket Announcement, Drawing

Six people have been charged so far in connection with a scheme to manipulate Connecticut Lottery terminals to produce more instant winning tickets in the 5 Card Cash game, authorities said Tuesday.Legal, Connecticut, Retailer, Technology, Law Enforcement, Ticket Machine, Arrest, Crime

Six people have been charged so far in connection with a scheme to manipulate Connecticut Lottery terminals to produce more instant winning tickets in the 5 Card Cash game, authorities said Tuesday.Legal, Connecticut, Retailer, Technology, Law Enforcement, Ticket Machine, Arrest, Crime

A Michigan teenager plans to pay off his mother’s home with the winning lottery ticket she gave him.Winner Stories, Michigan, Scratch Games

A Michigan teenager plans to pay off his mother’s home with the winning lottery ticket she gave him.Winner Stories, Michigan, Scratch Games