In Spring 2006, Texas law enforcement had initiated an investigation into Tommy Tipton, a Justice of the Peace in Texas, who was reported to have $500,000 in consecutively marked bills.Texas, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Investigation, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game
A couple with a young family from Dublin, Ireland, have some unusual items on their wish list after winning a Lotto jackpot worth millions.Winner Stories, International, Jackpots, Ireland
Authorities on Friday filed new charges against a former Iowa lottery security officer who was convicted months ago of rigging a Hot Lotto game so he could win a $14 million jackpot.Insider Buzz, Legal, Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Court
John Musgrave, the longtime director of the West Virginia Lottery, announced his retirement Thursday, bringing to a close a more than 19-year run that has included work for four different governors.West Virginia, Administration, Retire, Director
According to a recent study, lottery players tend to pick certain numbers and avoid others — which may not be a great idea.Insider Buzz, Study, General Interest
Inside the $300 million a year lottery scam industry that is causing heartbreak, bankruptcy… and death.Scam, Jamaica, General Interest, Investigation
A former senior executive at the Minnesota State Lottery who was fired amid a bout with alcohol abuse is suing her ex-boss and the state on claims she was discriminated against because of her gender and her chemical dependency.Legal, Administration, Minnesota, Director, Lawsuit
A Michigan woman found out she was the winner of the $310 million Powerball jackpot while sitting in the drive-thru at McDonald’s.Powerball, Winner Stories, Jackpots, Michigan, Multi-State Game
Arizona Lottery players now have a new evening draw game to play featuring a playing card theme is proving to be very popular throughout North America.Arizona, New Lottery Game, Canceled Lottery Game, Poker
The Pennsylvania Lottery is looking for volunteers who are Pennsylvania residents over the age of 55 to appear as witnesses on the evening drawing show in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania, Broadcast, Television, Drawing, Video
A group of 12 colleagues from Markham, Ont., say they don’t plan on retiring after picking up the $60 million jackpot at the Ontario Lottery headquarters Thursday.Winner Stories, Ontario LGC, Canada, Pool, Canada Lotto Max, Multi-Province Game
An Oregon man who purchased a lottery ticket in Arizona is now a multi-millionaire.Winner Stories, Arizona, Jackpots, Oregon
One lucky Michigan lottery player in possession of a Powerball ticket containing the numbers 21, 39, 40, 55, and 59, with Powerball number 17, just became a whole lot richer.Powerball, Jackpots, Michigan, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game
Two brothers who just hit the lotto jackpot have their mother to thank.Winner Stories, Ohio, Quinto
A West Hollywood, California, man who won $1 million playing Powerball recently told California lottery officials that he might not have bought the ticket had it not been for an encounter with an online psychic.Powerball, Winner Stories, California, Mystical, Multi-State Game
This week Powerball will be the hot ticket, featuring a jackpot larger than any other United States lottery drawing in more than seven months.Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
A Kentwood, Michigan, woman is $1 million richer after finding a winning Mega Millions ticket in a pile of old mail.Mega Millions, Winner Stories, Michigan, Multi-State Game
Despite widespread player sentiment that is strongly against computerized drawings, the Illinois Lottery stated Friday that it is dropping real lottery ball drawings, and moving to the computerized draws.Illinois, Technology, Computerized Drawings
Texas Lottery players will be getting a brand new game to play, starting next week.Texas, New Lottery Game, Announcement, Video
Pollard, one of three biggest instant lottery ticket printers in the world, celebrated with speeches — and a rare peek at its production facility.Insider Buzz, Scratch Games, General Interest