A jury Thursday ruled that a former middle school teacher who won a $1 million lottery jackpot must pay $291,000 to her former sweetheart, who testified that he handed her the money to buy the winning ticket.Florida, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Court, Lawsuit
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Jury: Lottery winner must pay ex-boyfriend part of winnings
A jury Thursday ruled that a former middle school teacher who won a $1 million lottery jackpot must pay $291,000 to her former sweetheart, who testified that he handed her the money to buy the winning ticket.Florida, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Court, Lawsuit
First lawsuit in state lottery-fixing scandal seeks millions
An Iowa man could become a key player in a barrage of litigation that threatens to cost state lotteries tens of millions of dollars in damages in an insider jackpot-rigging scandal.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit
First lawsuit in state lottery-fixing scandal seeks millions
An Iowa man could become a key player in a barrage of litigation that threatens to cost state lotteries tens of millions of dollars in damages in an insider jackpot-rigging scandal.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit
With $63M jackpot expiring today, Calif. Lottery sued by owner of damaged ticket
With just hours remaining before California Lottery officials declare a $63-million jackpot winner an official no-show, a Los Angeles County man has filed legal papers saying he is the rightful winner and that lottery officials have “destroyed” the evidence.Legal, Unclaimed Prize, California, Jackpots, Dispute, Lottery Tickets, Lawsuit
With $63M jackpot expiring today, Calif. Lottery sued by owner of damaged ticket
With just hours remaining before California Lottery officials declare a $63-million jackpot winner an official no-show, a Los Angeles County man has filed legal papers saying he is the rightful winner and that lottery officials have “destroyed” the evidence.Legal, Unclaimed Prize, California, Jackpots, Dispute, Lottery Tickets, Lawsuit
Tennessee Powerball lottery winners sued by inmate
A prison inmate has filed a lawsuit that attempts to halt the payout of the Tennessee Powerball winners’ share of the $1.6 billion jackpot.Powerball, Tennessee, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit
Tennessee Powerball lottery winners sued by inmate
A prison inmate has filed a lawsuit that attempts to halt the payout of the Tennessee Powerball winners’ share of the $1.6 billion jackpot.Powerball, Tennessee, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit
$63 million California Lottery jackpot expires Thursday
Like a magical horse-drawn carriage that transforms into a pumpkin at midnight, someone’s winning $63-million lottery ticket is about to turn into a worthless scrap of paper, according to California Lottery officials.Unclaimed Prize, California, Jackpots
$63 million California Lottery jackpot expires Thursday
Like a magical horse-drawn carriage that transforms into a pumpkin at midnight, someone’s winning $63-million lottery ticket is about to turn into a worthless scrap of paper, according to California Lottery officials.Unclaimed Prize, California, Jackpots
Florida lottery winner back in court for retrial
A retired Florida school teacher is back in court this week, fighting to keep her $1 million dollar lottery win.Florida, Legal, Winner Stories, Dispute, Court
Va. grocery store worker's lottery ticket mistake turns into $7 million grand prize
A Virginia grocery store employee’s mistake during Powerball jackpot fever earlier this month ended up turning into a $7 million windfall.Virginia, Winner Stories, Error, Multi-State Game, Cash4Life
Va. grocery store worker's lottery ticket mistake turns into $7 million grand prize
A Virginia grocery store employee’s mistake during Powerball jackpot fever earlier this month ended up turning into a $7 million windfall.Virginia, Winner Stories, Error, Multi-State Game, Cash4Life
Michigan man wins second lottery jackpot
Clad in a basic t-shirt and jeans, you may never believe Pat Kukla is the luckiest man in Calhoun County, Michigan.Winner Stories, Michigan, Won multiple times
Michigan man wins second lottery jackpot
Clad in a basic t-shirt and jeans, you may never believe Pat Kukla is the luckiest man in Calhoun County, Michigan.Winner Stories, Michigan, Won multiple times
Some lawmakers say Hawaii lottery has a chance this year
It comes up nearly every legislative session, but could this be the year that Hawaii lawmakers legalize gambling with a lottery?Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Hawaii
Cab driver's friend steals his $50,000 winning Powerball ticket
A Bronx, New York, cab driver with big money woes swiped his buddy’s winning $50,000 Powerball ticket — then tried to pass it off as his own, authorities said Tuesday.Powerball, Winner Stories, New York, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime, Multi-State Game
Cab driver's friend steals his $50,000 winning Powerball ticket
A Bronx, New York, cab driver with big money woes swiped his buddy’s winning $50,000 Powerball ticket — then tried to pass it off as his own, authorities said Tuesday.Powerball, Winner Stories, New York, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime, Multi-State Game
Bad dad accused of stealing lottery tickets with son
A central Florida father and son are accused of stealing $300 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.Florida, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime
Bad dad accused of stealing lottery tickets with son
A central Florida father and son are accused of stealing $300 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.Florida, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime