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$1.1 BILLION: Mega Millions jackpot now the eighth-largest in historyNews Story
Powerball jackpot simultaneously offers massive wealth By Todd Northrop For the eighth time in history a lottery jackpot has grown to more than a billion dollars. Last night nobody won the Mega Millions multi-state lottery drawing, triggering another jackpot rollover that created a Tuesday jackpot estimated at $1.1 billion with a cash value of $525.8 million. Based on past multi-state lottery jackpots, that estimate may get a lot bigger by the time the drawing kicks off Tuesday n
Mar 23, 2024, 8:31 am - Todd - Lottery News

$1.33 billion Powerball jackpot won by one ticket sold in OregonReply
I don't believe the lottery is rigged (at least the non RNG games). But, I will say that this is the 2nd time that Powerball has had to delay results. The 1st time this occurred, there was a huge drop off in the rate of sales, and they still haven't recovered that volume from one draw to the next. This is because of those that do believe that the lottery is rigged. Powerball really isn't doing themselves any favors by having another issue with a delayed result unveiling. This really makes me que
Apr 7, 2024, 4:21 pm - DDBagger519 - Lottery News

$1.7 billion in combined jackpots, as USA multi-state lottery games peak togetherReply
Once again, they've been fortunate enough that when interest rates changed sales magically increased exactly enough for the advertised annuity to remain the same. Assuming that current cash value is realistic the annuity would have been bumped to about 991.5 if the interest rate hadn't changed. If it rolls (about an 82% chance) it goes to $1.1 billion and $525 million cash.
Mar 22, 2024, 1:12 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News

California winner of $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot is lauded as kind family man by neighborsReply
I didn't realize it had been raised again. Must be an increase in sales. I'd like to win but if it rolls a few more times, I'll hit $1billion!
Mar 19, 2024, 10:39 pm - PrisonerSix - Lottery News

$36 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida goes unclaimedReply
Partial end to this debacle is if lotteries would give their customers what most want---on-line sales. Of course this is null and void for folks like me who play in states traveling through!
Feb 20, 2024, 10:06 am - Bleudog101 - Lottery News

$1.33 billion Powerball jackpot won by one ticket sold in OregonReply
Based on sales and recalling the fact that every drawing resets the probabilities, the most likely outcome of this particular drawing was that there would be NO winner (nearly 70%). However, most likely doesn't mean guaranteed because of....probability. You don't need a QP machine conspiracy because every jackpot game has duplicates (losing + winning) due to the random nature of the lottery. You can figure this with the below formula: When you plug in # tickets sold for this drawing
Apr 7, 2024, 3:29 pm - LottoMetro - Lottery News

$1.7 billion in combined jackpots, as USA multi-state lottery games peak togetherReply
With increased sales, it may reach $1billion by Friday night. It's time Louisiana won a jackpot on MegaMillions as we haven't won one yet. I got my tickets and good luck to everyone.
Mar 21, 2024, 10:14 am - PrisonerSix - Lottery News

Massachusetts store clerk who tried to steal customer's $3M lottery prize sentenced to probationReply
You can't buy that type of ticket on-line. Massachusetts last I knew doesn't even have on line sales. Our instant tickets here in KY are totally different than scratch tickets in the store. In addition you get to wager, if you will, how much you want to spend. One was twenty cents all the way up to $20.00. Then the computer 'scratches' the ticket to see how much you won.
Feb 19, 2024, 6:15 am - Bleudog101 - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief announces retirementNews Story
Lottery industry leader to step back after 32 years of service By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery's Executive Director and longest-serving member Gary Grief announced he will retire at the end of February 2024. After 32 years of loyal service and dedication to the Texas Lottery, Executive Director Gary Grief will retire next month. Since 2010, Grief led the Texas Lottery in its mission to generate revenue for public education and veterans' services. He dedicated himself to a vari
Jan 26, 2024, 12:10 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Virginia Lottery retailers resume selling tickets following talks with Governor about skill game banNews Story
Store owners hope for a quick resolution, but skill game critics say leave it alone By Kate Northrop Virginia Lottery retailers who participated in a boycott of lottery ticket sales over the weekend have begun selling tickets again, saying they are seeing progress being made in negotiations regarding the recent skill game ban. Virginia Lottery retailers have paused their protest and have resumed selling lottery tickets again after hearing hopeful news from the Virginia Governor that
May 17, 2024, 10:19 am - Todd - Lottery News