A Massachusetts woman won the lottery, and quickly spent all the reward money to help a homeless man on Saturday.Winner Stories, Massachusetts, Scratch Games, Charity

A Massachusetts woman won the lottery, and quickly spent all the reward money to help a homeless man on Saturday.Winner Stories, Massachusetts, Scratch Games, Charity

Twenty-nine years after it launched, the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion show remains must-see TV for thousands of Ohioans, who turn in every Saturday evening to watch ordinary folks jump, cry and scream over winning tens of thousands of dollars.Ohio, General Interest, Broadcast, Television

Research released this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found a significant jump in bankruptcies among households living near someone who won a big lottery jackpot.Insider Buzz, General Interest, Money

Marie Holmes, North Carolina’s $188 million Powerball lottery winner, is back in the news again.Powerball, Legal, Winner Stories, North Carolina, After the Big Win, Charity, Religion, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit

Marie Holmes, North Carolina’s $188 million Powerball lottery winner, is back in the news again.Powerball, Legal, Winner Stories, North Carolina, After the Big Win, Charity, Religion, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit

Since its first drawing in 1972, Pennsylvania’s lottery has contributed nearly $25 billion to senior programs for low-cost prescription drugs, free and reduced-fare transportation, rebates on property taxes and rent, long-term care services and senior centers.Pennsylvania, Financials, General Interest

Since its first drawing in 1972, Pennsylvania’s lottery has contributed nearly $25 billion to senior programs for low-cost prescription drugs, free and reduced-fare transportation, rebates on property taxes and rent, long-term care services and senior centers.Pennsylvania, Financials, General Interest

The New Jersey Lottery held the Grand Prize Drawing of the 2015 Million Dollar Replay program with more than 100 semi-finalists and their guests in attendance at the War Memorial in Trenton.New Jersey, Second chance drawing

The New Jersey Lottery held the Grand Prize Drawing of the 2015 Million Dollar Replay program with more than 100 semi-finalists and their guests in attendance at the War Memorial in Trenton.New Jersey, Second chance drawing

A Kansas man who won a $10,000 lottery prize plans to use his winnings to make his dreams come true by opening his own business.Winner Stories, Kansas, Poker

A Kansas man who won a $10,000 lottery prize plans to use his winnings to make his dreams come true by opening his own business.Winner Stories, Kansas, Poker

People can now use debit and credit cards to purchase Pennsylvania lottery tickets at nine Smoker’s Express stores in the Harrisburg area as part of a new payment trial.Pennsylvania, Retailer, Technology, Study, Money

People can now use debit and credit cards to purchase Pennsylvania lottery tickets at nine Smoker’s Express stores in the Harrisburg area as part of a new payment trial.Pennsylvania, Retailer, Technology, Study, Money

A House committee Wednesday afternoon approved a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to establish a lottery in the state of Alabama.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alabama, Government

A House committee Wednesday afternoon approved a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to establish a lottery in the state of Alabama.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alabama, Government

The former Arizona Lottery director, who abruptly resigned last month following allegations of mismanagement of the agency, is under investigation by the Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office.Legal, Arizona, Administration, Investigation, Director

The former Arizona Lottery director, who abruptly resigned last month following allegations of mismanagement of the agency, is under investigation by the Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office.Legal, Arizona, Administration, Investigation, Director

A proposal by some Republican lawmakers to allow a statewide vote on a lottery is scheduled for discussion in a public hearing on Wednesday.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alabama

A proposal by some Republican lawmakers to allow a statewide vote on a lottery is scheduled for discussion in a public hearing on Wednesday.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alabama