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Lucky Wisconsin retailer sells its third $100,000 winning lottery ticket this yearNews Story
Store enters the New Year as a lucky spot for lottery players By Kate Northrop There's a Wisconsin Lottery retailer that's had particularly good luck after it sold its third winning lottery ticket worth $100,000 this year. Super Pantry on West Spencer Avenue in Appleton might attract a few more local lottery players looking for their next big win now that it sold three lottery tickets each worth a $100,000 prize. On Dec. 4, a lucky player won the $100,000 top prize in the Lotte
Dec 28, 2021, 4:03 pm - Lottery News

Florida Lottery announces new Cash Pop draw gameNews Story
New lottery game will replace Fast Play in January By Kate Northrop The Florida Lottery announced that it will be adding a new draw game to its lineup next month that will offer five daily drawings and a unique way of winning by matching one number. There's a new sort of draw game coming to Florida, one that has risen in popularity among lottery players in other jurisdictions and will take its place in the Sunshine State next. In January, Florida players will be able to try out
Dec 23, 2021, 5:53 pm - Lottery News

Massachusetts cancer survivor to help his two daughters with $1 million lottery prizeNews Story
Winner to splurge on a few nice items after well-deserved payday By Kate Northrop A cancer survivor who won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts Lottery is ready to check off a couple big-ticket items on his holiday wish list. Craig Bruce is ready to splurge on some shiny new toys for himself with his well-earned $1 million prize, but not before helping out his two daughters. On Nov. 29, the Ipswich resident took a chance on a $30 Diamond Millions scratch-off ticket, and he
Dec 20, 2021, 3:22 pm - Lottery News

North Carolina COVID-19 survivor wins $1 million from scratch-off lottery ticketNews Story
To almost losing my life to true blessings. By Kate Northrop After winning a grueling seven-week battle with COVID-19, a different sort of win came about in the form of a $1 million lottery prize for one lucky lottery player. Donalise Stewart of Timberlake said that beating COVID-19 felt like a big enough blessing. One year later, he's holding a commemorative check for $1 million dollars in what he calls a dream come true. To think about it, one year ago I was in the hospital
Dec 13, 2021, 3:17 pm - Lottery News

Canadian man is "Set for Life" after winning $1,000 a week for 25 yearsNews Story
Cashier was more excited than the winner himself By Kate Northrop One lucky Canadian lottery player is set for life after switching out his usual games for a new lottery ticket, earning him a top prize of $1,000 a week for 25 years. Mustapha Salmi, of Vancouver, Canada, won't have to worry about his finances anytime soon after winning $1,000 a week for the next 25 years on a scratch-off ticket he hadn't played before. I usually play Crossword or Bingo scratch tickets, Salmi tol
Dec 7, 2021, 12:45 pm - Lottery News

Florida nursing student scoops up $5 million top prize from lottery scratch-offNews Story
It's not the first time she's won big with the Florida Lottery By Kate Northrop A Florida nursing student won a whopping $5 million top prize on a lottery scratch-off ticket, but it's not the first time she had the Florida Lottery to thank for her good fortune. Thanks to a massive $5 million lottery prize and some incredible luck, a hopeful nursing student will continue to pursue a career in the medical world. On Wednesday, the Florida Lottery announced that Reshena Clark, 29,
Dec 6, 2021, 1:28 pm - Lottery News

Man who had open-heart surgery wins $1 million from lottery ticket stuffed in a get-well cardNews Story
A Massachusetts man recovering from open-heart surgery won a $1 million lottery prize on a scratch-off ticket given to him by a friend, according to lottery officials. Alexander McLeish received three scratch-off tickets in a get-well card from a friend earlier this month, according to a news release from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. As McLeish scratched off the first three letters on the crossword lottery ticket, his first glimpse of good luck was revealing his initials:
Dec 4, 2021, 4:38 pm - Lottery News

Mississippi Lottery announces new Cash 4 gameNews Story
Ringing in the New Year with a new daily draw game By Kate Northrop This week, the Mississippi Lottery announced that it is adding a third draw game to its lineup, a daily Pick 4-style game called Cash 4. Mississippi players will have a shot at a $5,000 top prize in the Lottery's new Cash 4 game. Tickets for Cash 4 go on sale when the game officially begins Mon., Jan. 10, 2022. Cash 4 operates very similarly to our draw-style game Cash 3, Mississippi Lottery Corporation Pre
Dec 2, 2021, 11:38 am - Lottery News

Retired Maryland man wins $2 million in lottery againNews Story
Turns out his luck hasn't run out By Kate Northrop A retired utility worker experienced intense d j vu this past week when he won a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket for the second time. A Salisbury resident is reliving one of his luckiest moments after winning $2 million on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket, just like he did in 2018. While running his usual morning errands, the lottery enthusiast stopped at one of his favorite retailers, the Exxon gas statio
Nov 3, 2021, 11:34 am - Lottery News

Scientific Games acquired for $6.05 billionNews Story
Brookfield Business Partners to take over lottery business By Kate Northrop On Wednesday, American gambling company Scientific Games Corporation announced the sale of its lottery business to Brookfield Business Partners L.P. for $6.05 billion. According to Scientific Games, the agreement consists of $5.825 billion in cash and an earn-out of up to $225 million based on the achievement of certain EBITDA targets in 2022 and 2023, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amorti
Nov 1, 2021, 3:25 pm - Lottery News