Lottery News for January 2026

January 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026

80-year-old UK man's £2.4 million lottery win bankrolled drug empire 7:56 am - An elderly lottery winner was jailed after using a £2.4 million (US$3.3 million) windfall to build a £288 million (US$394 million) drug empire. 6 comments (last)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

UK National Lottery scratch-off tickets can be delivered to your doorstep 8:45 am - The UK National Lottery has partnered with a third-party company to allow their scratch-off tickets to be purchased from the comfort of home and delivered right to your doorstep. 3 comments (last)

Monday, January 26, 2026

Indiana legislature rejects bill for online lottery ticket sales 9:24 am - A bill to allow online lottery sales in Indiana died before it even had the chance to make it to the House floor for consideration, snuffing out hopes for a digital platform yet again. 5 comments (last)

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Millionaire for Life multi-state lottery game to replace Cash4Life and Lucky for Life in February 8:52 am - The new Millionaire for Life multi-state draw game is just around the corner, which will offer "the jackpot of a lifetime." 67 comments (last)

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Arkansas lottery winner of $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot comes forward 4:54 pm - The Arkansas Lottery announced today that the winner of the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward to claim their lifechanging prize. 17 comments (last)

Illinois woman wins $3 million in the lottery after switching stores last-minute 9:28 am - The right circumstances brewed the perfect storm for one Illinois woman to win $3 million in the lottery, resulting in a last-minute change that ultimately led to the win. 5 comments (last)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

UK National Lottery to go offline this weekend for "significant improvements" 7:45 am - The UK National Lottery is bringing its website and app offline this weekend to implement the "most significant improvements" in its digital platform upgrades.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Florida man arrested after attempting to cash stolen $115,000 Fantasy 5 lottery ticket 9:05 am - A Florida man was arrested after attempting to cash in a stolen Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket worth more than $115,000. 14 comments (last)

Saturday, January 17, 2026

MUSL to launch "Xs and Os," a new multi-state Powerball NFL game 12:10 pm - A new multi-state lottery game coming later this year will take two of America's favorite things — Powerball and football — and smash them together. 17 comments (last)

Friday, January 16, 2026

$2 million and $500,000 Powerball lottery prizes set to expire in South Dakota 7:44 am - The South Dakota Lottery is looking for two missing winners of $2 million and $500,000 Powerball prizes, whose winnings will expire soon if they don't come forward to claim them. 11 comments (last)

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Maryland woman credits late mother for winning $1 million top prize in Holiday Raffle 9:09 am - The $1 million winner of the Maryland Lottery's first-ever Holiday Raffle said she believes her late mother had something to do with it. 4 comments (last)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

"I can't believe it!" North Carolina man hugs store clerk after winning $2 million prize 7:43 am - A North Carolina lottery winner experienced a moment of unbridled delight upon discovering his $2 million win, embracing the store clerk who sold him the ticket. 6 comments (last)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Michigan man claims record $32.9 million Lotto 47 jackpot with numbers he's used for 20 years 9:37 am - A dedicated Michigan lottery player won the biggest Lotto 47 jackpot in history at $32.91 million with numbers he's used consistently for 20 years. 17 comments (last)

Monday, January 12, 2026

Mississippi Lottery debuts state's first $30 scratch-off ticket 1:48 pm - Last week, the Mississippi Lottery launched its first-ever $30 scratch-off ticket — the most a player can pay for a single ticket in the state. 4 comments (last)

Friday, January 9, 2026

"A lot of high fiving in the store" after Idaho man discovers he won $1 million Raffle prize 9:31 am - One of the $1 million top prize winners in the Idaho Lottery's annual $1,000,000 Raffle was having a casual time sipping coffee at his local store, but things turned exciting when he checked one of his tickets. 3 comments (last)

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Washington's Lottery announces St. Patrick's Day Raffle 8:59 am - The Washington Lottery has announced that it will be holding a St. Patrick's Day Raffle for the very first time, advertising the best odds at winning a million dollars. 2 comments (last)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Georgia lottery winner starts off new year by claiming $983 million Mega Millions jackpot 7:47 am - The Georgia Lottery has announced that the single lottery winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to claim the largest prize in Georgia state history. 13 comments (last)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Michigan Lottery offers more ways to win in Daily 3 and Daily 4 with Straight Back Bonus promotion 10:28 am - The Straight Back Bonus promotion has returned to the Michigan Lottery, which will offer extra chances at winning bonus prizes in both Daily 3 and Daily 4. 7 comments (last)

Monday, January 5, 2026

Illinois woman wins $250,000 FastPlay lottery jackpot after accidental purchase 7:31 am - An Illinois woman was bemoaning an accidental lottery purchase, but the mistake turned out to be one in her favor when she scooped a $250,000 FastPlay jackpot. 4 comments (last)

Friday, January 2, 2026

New Jersey Lottery brings back Green Ball promotion for extra Pick 3 drawings 7:57 am - The New Jersey Lottery is kicking off the new year with additional Pick 3 drawings and more chances to win in the special Green Ball promotion. 9 comments (last)

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Happy New Year! 12:00 am - Have a happy, successful, and lucky 2026! 21 comments (last)