Lottery News for August 2024

August 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024

Kansas Lottery announces launch of online ticket sales 7:14 pm - Online lottery ticket sales are coming to Kansas, offering residents one more outlet to play and giving the Lottery an additional source of revenue. 6 comments (last)

Virginia Lottery online sales surpass in-store retail sales for the first time 7:24 am - The numbers are in — the Virginia Lottery broke sales records this fiscal year, and perhaps even set a new precedent, after it reported that its online sales outpaced in-store retail sales for the first time in any state lottery's history. 5 comments (last)

Thursday, August 29, 2024

$1 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket bought in Texas will expire in two weeks 5:12 pm - Someone in Texas bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $1 million, but they'll soon lose out on the prize money if they don't claim it in the next couple of weeks. 1 comment (last)

Virginia Army veteran initially dismissed $958,740 Cash 5 lottery jackpot, later realized he won 6:23 am - A Virginia Army veteran initially dismissed the news that someone had won a $958,740 Cash 5 jackpot, but what he did not know was that he was the winner. 5 comments (last)

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Maryland veteran will go to the Winter Olympics after winning trip in the lottery 8:04 am - A Maryland man is Olympic-bound after winning a second-chance prize in the lottery, giving him his own "medal-stand moment." 3 comments (last)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

North Carolina man hides $2 million winning lottery ticket using a microwave as a safe 7:09 am - To protect a $2 million winning lottery ticket from a certain four-legged friend, one North Carolina man hid it in the safest spot he could think of — his microwave. 12 comments (last)

Monday, August 26, 2024

Michigan woman increases usual lottery purchase and wins $4 million lottery prize 9:08 am - A Michigan woman veered out of her comfort zone and bought a more expensive lottery ticket than usual, which ended up winning her a $4 million top prize. 7 comments (last)

Friday, August 23, 2024

Australian man denied share of $5 million lottery win in court battle 7:51 am - A two-year feud over a multi-million lottery win has come to an end after the Australian NSW Supreme Court denied a man a share of a $5 million (US$3.37 million) prize. 5 comments (last)

Thursday, August 22, 2024

North Carolina man wins $439,527 Cash 5 lottery jackpot the day after buying new home 7:09 am - A North Carolina man who bought a new home can use his $439,527 Cash 5 lottery jackpot, which he won the day after the purchase, to pay it off. 12 comments (last)

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Kentucky man's "heart was crawling out" of his throat after winning $175,000 lottery prize 7:02 am - A Kentucky man had trouble catching his breath as he gradually learned he had won a $175,000 prize on a lottery ticket. 3 comments (last)

Monday, August 19, 2024

Oregon Lottery billboards taken over by mysterious furry art 12:49 pm - Last week, digital LED screens displaying a furry animation mysteriously popped up on several of the Oregon Lottery's billboard advertisements, leading to speculation and confusion from both spectators and the Lottery itself. 6 comments (last)

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Virginia man "ready to give up" wins $2.2 million lottery jackpot on last try 1:43 pm - A Virginia man was through playing the lottery, but deciding to give it one more try, won a $2.2 million jackpot. 6 comments (last)

Thursday, August 15, 2024

"Creature of habit" Kentucky lottery player claims $10 million Powerball Double Play prize 2:38 pm - A self-proclaimed "creature of habit" from Kentucky stepped forward with a $10 million winning Powerball Double Play ticket earlier this month, offering advice to fellow lottery players who enjoy playing for big jackpots. 5 comments (last)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

One lottery ticket sold in Pennsylvania wins $213.8 million Powerball jackpot 3:52 pm - Someone in the state of Pennsylvania is having a better week than most, having just won a $213.8 million Powerball lottery jackpot Monday. 5 comments (last)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Michigan man who misses lottery jackpot by one number wins $795,905 Fantasy 5 jackpot the next night 6:48 am - A Michigan man who was disappointed that he had missed the jackpot by one number was surprised to learn that he had won a $795,905 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot the next night. 5 comments (last)

Monday, August 12, 2024

Unclaimed $500,000 Powerball Double Play lottery ticket bought in Iowa to expire in one month 3:33 pm - A Powerball Double Play lottery ticket that won a $500,000 prize in Iowa is set to expire in one month, unless the winner comes forward to validate it. 4 comments (last)

Sunday, August 11, 2024

South Carolina woman wins $300,000 in the lottery after losing her job 9:32 am - A South Carolina woman won $300,000 in the lottery after finding herself out of luck and out of a job. 9 comments (last)

Friday, August 9, 2024

Wisconsin daughter gifts veteran father a lottery ticket worth $200,000 7:21 am - A Connecticut veteran was gifted a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $200,000 from his Wisconsin-based daughter on Father's Day, but unforeseen circumstances made it difficult to claim the prize at Wisconsin Lottery offices. 3 comments (last)

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 million 10:35 am - What are friends for, if not helping you become a millionaire? 10 comments (last)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

North Carolina man will be able to buy a house for his family with $1.1 million Cash 5 jackpot 2:57 pm - A North Carolina man will be able to buy his family the "house they deserve" after winning a $1.1 million Cash 5 jackpot in the lottery. 5 comments (last)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Nebraska man hits $230,000 Nebraska Pick 5 jackpot a few years after winning $5,000 Powerball prize 11:56 am - After years of trying, and a $5,000 Powerball prize, one Nebraska man has finally hit a jackpot of $230,000 in the Nebraska Pick 5 draw game. 4 comments (last)

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Maryland man buys cheaper lottery ticket to appease wife, wins $1.045 million Fast Play jackpot 11:00 am - One Maryland lottery player bought a cheaper lottery ticket to appease his wife, and after nearly misplacing it, ended up winning a $1.045 million Fast Play jackpot. 7 comments (last)

Saturday, August 3, 2024

South Carolina man charged with fraud after stealing winning lottery tickets on social media 1:49 pm - A South Carolina man was charged with intent to defraud the South Carolina Lottery after stealing lottery tickets on social media, using their information to doctor fake winning tickets, and attempting to cash them. 6 comments (last)

Friday, August 2, 2024

Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91 6:43 am - On Thursday, the New Jersey Lottery published a dedication to the life of former Executive Director Gloria Decker, whose role as a "glass ceiling breaker" in the lottery industry cemented her place in New Jersey history. 2 comments (last)

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Florida woman arrested for conducting illegal lottery, selling fake tickets 8:04 am - A Florida woman was arrested for operating a gambling house out of a small shopping center store last week and was witnessed by investigators selling fake lottery tickets. 16 comments (last)