Lottery News for November 2024

November 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

California man receives $44 million Powerball lottery payout after nearly 12 weeks of waiting 9:07 am - A California man who had raised concerns over how long he had been waiting to receive his $44 million Powerball jackpot from the California Lottery has finally received his prize after nearly 12 weeks. 20 comments (last)

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving 8:03 am - Have a wonderful day, filled with thoughts of all the things to be thankful for. 12 comments (last)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Lucky number 3: Michigan man scoops $2 million win on third lottery attempt 9:15 am - A Michigan man found great luck on his third lottery ticket purchase, in which he won a $2 million top prize after two tries. 7 comments (last)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Ireland man avoids jail after stealing grandmother's partner's lottery winnings 7:52 am - An Ireland man escaped jail after he was caught stealing a portion of his grandmother's partner's lottery winnings to repay drug debt. 1 comment (last)

Monday, November 25, 2024

New Jersey lawmakers advance bill blocking online lottery ticket sales 6:53 pm - A bill that would ban the direct sale of lottery tickets online by the New Jersey Lottery unanimously passed in an Assembly committee meeting, bringing it one step closer to a floor vote. 3 comments (last)

Friday, November 22, 2024

Minnesota woman battling Stage 4 brain cancer wins $100,000 in the lottery 6:39 pm - A Minnesota woman battling an aggressive Stage 4 brain cancer won $100,000 on a Vikings sports-themed scratch-off lottery ticket, a prize that was "meant to be" for the fighting spirit she embodies. 8 comments (last)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Washington woman takes home $180,000 on 18 Match 4 lottery tickets in one day 1:28 pm - Using numbers that hold special meaning, one Washington woman took home $180,000 in winnings with 18 Match 4 lottery tickets in one drawing. 3 comments (last)

Monday, November 18, 2024

Iowa man locks in "instant retirement" with $1,000 a day Lucky for Life lottery prize 6:21 pm - An Iowa man has declared "instant retirement" after winning the the $1,000 a day for life top prize in the Lucky for Life multi-state lottery game. 20 comments (last)

Saturday, November 16, 2024

North Carolina Lottery launching Cash Pop draw game this weekend 8:07 am - The North Carolina Lottery announced the launch of its new Cash Pop draw game, set to debut this weekend following weeks of extensive game testing. 15 comments (last)

Friday, November 15, 2024

Missouri man avoids trashing lottery ticket after reading news story about $1M Powerball prize 6:55 am - A Missouri man saved his million-dollar winning lottery ticket from the trash after reading about a $1 million Powerball ticket in the news. 4 comments (last)

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Georgia Lottery's Jumbo Bucks Lotto to be discontinued 4:07 pm - Georgia players have just one last chance to play Jumbo Bucks Lotto before it's gone for good, with the final drawing taking place tonight. 21 comments (last)

$150,000 winning Powerball ticket bought in Pennsylvania expires in one month 7:42 am - A winning Powerball lottery ticket  worth $150,000 will expire in one month if the Pennsylvania winner does not step forward to validate it. 2 comments (last)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

North Carolina man wins $100,000 lottery prize, his second six-figure win 8:47 am - A North Carolina man recently won $100,000 in the lottery, marking his second six-figure prize — though not his largest. 3 comments (last)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Three Illinois friends split $1.4 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot 8:26 am - Three Illinois friends are sharing a "life-altering" $1.4 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot, which they said will impact each of their lives in unique ways. 11 comments (last)

Sunday, November 10, 2024

North Carolina man's age helps him win a $200,000 lottery prize 8:47 am - A North Carolina man's strategy to win a $200,000 prize in the lottery was inspired by his own age. 12 comments (last)

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Ohio woman buys new car, wins $100,000 Pick 5 prize the next day 9:01 am - An Ohio woman was able to pay herself back for her new car when she won a $100,000 Pick 5 prize in the lottery just a day after purchasing it. 3 comments (last)

Friday, November 8, 2024

North Carolina Cash 5 ticket worth $110,000 to expire in mere days 8:33 am - The North Carolina Lottery is urging players to check their tickets for a rogue Carolina Cash 5 winning ticket worth $110,000 that is about to expire. 3 comments (last)

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Virginia woman discovers $1.5 million Cash 5 lottery win while stopped at traffic lights 5:34 am - A Virginia woman discovered her $1.5 million Cash 5 lottery win at a stoplight, with each stop gradually revealing more of her win. 4 comments (last)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Two Georgia winners claim $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, largest prize in state history 9:17 am - The Georgia Lottery announced Tuesday that two winners have come forward this week to claim a $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, the largest prize ever won in state history. 9 comments (last)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Maryland woman realizes she won $1.8 million lottery jackpot after reading about it online 8:35 am - A Maryland woman was ecstatic about her $1.8 million Multi-Match prize after reading about the win in an article online. 3 comments (last)

Monday, November 4, 2024

15 coworkers win $30 million Western Australia Powerball jackpot after member forgets to buy tickets 5:19 pm - A group of 15 coworkers claimed a $30 million (US$19.75 million) Western Australia Powerball jackpot after the group representative forgot to buy a lottery ticket for the correct drawing. 4 comments (last)

Saturday, November 2, 2024

California man says he's waited nine weeks for $44 million Powerball lottery jackpot payout 9:35 am - A California man claiming he won a $44 million Powerball jackpot in August says he has been waiting over nine weeks to receive the winnings from the California Lottery. 34 comments (last)

Friday, November 1, 2024

Lottery Post's guide to 2024 holiday raffles across the USA 7:13 am - With the holidays ahead, this marks the time of year when state lotteries across the U.S. start amping up excitement for their own annual raffles, many of which offer the best odds at winning a million dollars compared to any other game offered in-state. For that reason alone, it's no wonder many raffles sell out so quickly. 3 comments (last)