Lottery News for June 2025

June 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025

Judge dismisses $320 million lawsuit for DC Lottery posting wrong Powerball numbers 8:01 am - A judge dismissed a Washington, D.C. man's case against the lottery after the DC Lottery posted incorrect Powerball numbers on their website that he claimed would have won him a $320.6 million jackpot. 17 comments (last)

Thursday, June 26, 2025

New Jersey resident says no thanks to road rage, wins $600,000 lottery prize instead 8:16 am - A New Jersey resident was not in the mood to engage with road rage during a traffic stall, and the strategy of avoidance led to a $600,000 lottery win instead. 18 comments (last)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Virginia and Idaho Lottery $1 million raffle tickets both set to expire in less than a week 6:47 am - Two $1 million winning raffle tickets, one each from the Virginia Lottery and Idaho Lottery's annual raffles, will expire on the same day if their respective winners don't lay claim to them. 1 comment (last)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Active-duty service member wins $1.3 million jackpot same day he signs up for PA Lottery account 9:19 am - An active-duty Army service member hit the jackpot the same day he signed up for a Pennsylvania Lottery account when he won a $1.3 million prize playing online. 7 comments (last)

Monday, June 23, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission abolished, oversight of Texas Lottery transferred 2:26 pm - On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 3070 into law, which abolishes the Texas Lottery Commission, transfers their oversight to another state department, and enacts limits on retailers and ticket purchases. 13 comments (last)

Friday, June 20, 2025

North Carolina grandmother with injured leg "took off running" after seeing $912,326 lottery win 8:03 am - An injured leg wasn't stopping one North Carolina grandmother from getting up on her feet and taking a victory lap when she found out she won a $912,326 online lottery jackpot. 15 comments (last)

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Pizza purchase leads to $1 million lottery win for California veteran 7:53 am - A California veteran, a longtime lottery fan who has played for 40 years, said it was because of a pizza purchase that he ended up winning a $1 million top prize. 8 comments (last)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Iowa Lottery commemorates 40th anniversary with throwback ticket from 1985 10:52 am - To celebrate turning 40 this year, the Iowa Lottery released a special anniversary ticket that calls back to the original scratch-off game from 1985. 2 comments (last)

Monday, June 16, 2025

Kentucky $167.3 million Powerball jackpot winner will serve out his sentence 3:38 pm - Following his arrest days after winning a historic $167.3 million Powerball jackpot, a Kentucky lottery winner will serve out his sentence after waiving his right to a hearing. 23 comments (last)

Saturday, June 14, 2025

New Jersey Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services to allow them to operate 7:41 am - Last week, the New Jersey Lottery announced proposed rule changes that would regulate courier services and allow them to continue operating in the state. 15 comments (last)

Friday, June 13, 2025

Mississippi Lottery player comes forward to collect record $1.2 million Match 5 jackpot 9:02 am - One lucky Mississippi lottery fan claimed a historic state prize this week: a $1.2 million Match 5 jackpot that marked the game's first seven-figure prize. 3 comments (last)

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Minnesota Lottery adds age verification to vending machines 8:58 am - Minnesota Lottery players are now required to scan government-issued ID at all self-service vending machines when making a purchase. 14 comments (last)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

$83.5 million Lotto Texas winner reveals name in court battle: "Tired of being ignored" 3:12 pm - The woman who sued the Texas Lottery for withholding an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot payout while keeping her identity anonymous has publicly revealed her name in testimony as part of her ongoing battle to receive the winnings. 17 comments (last)

Monday, June 9, 2025

Virginia Lottery players rake in $7.9 million with 4-4-4-4 in Pick 4 11:27 am - Virginia Lottery players broke the bank last week after the Pick 4 combination 4-4-4-4 was drawn, rewarding winners with a $7.9 million cumulative payday. 29 comments (last)

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Massachusetts Lottery Mass Cash drawing delayed due to ball drawing machine blunder 9:02 am - A Massachusetts Lottery Mass Cash drawing was delayed after a ball drawing machine door was mistakenly left open, causing the balls to fall out of the drum before the first number could be drawn. 13 comments (last)

Friday, June 6, 2025

Life finds a way: Arizona Lottery unleashes Jurassic Park tickets for dino-sized wins 9:08 am - The Arizona Lottery has announced it is going prehistoric with two new Jurassic Park-themed games that are slated to offer players a variety of dino-mite prizes. 1 comment (last)

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Georgia woman wins $2 million from $50 Massachusetts lottery ticket gifted to her by father 8:42 am - A Georgia woman won $2 million from a Massachusetts Lottery ticket gifted to her by father, opening the door to new opportunities in life. 1 comment (last)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Ethiopia native thankful for "perfectly timed blessing" of $1 million Maryland lottery prize 8:51 am - A Maryland man was over-the-moon to find out he won $1 million in the lottery, a "perfectly timed blessing" for him and his family's future. 10 comments (last)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Lottery-loving Michigan couple celebrate $2 million win on wedding anniversary 8:11 am - A married Michigan couple gifted themselves "the best surprise" on their wedding anniversary when they won a $2 million lottery prize from one of their favorite tickets. 2 comments (last)

Monday, June 2, 2025

North Carolina man credits store cashier for $2 million lottery win 7:43 am - A North Carolina man almost gave up on purchasing a lottery ticket at the store, but it's thanks to the cashier that he ended up winning a $2 million prize. 3 comments (last)