Lottery News for February 2026

February 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

Texas resident wins $100,000 on surprise Arkansas Lottery ticket from husband 9:20 am - A Texas resident was screaming all the way through her celebration when she discovered that the surprise Arkansas Lottery ticket from her husband netted them a $100,000 prize. 5 comments (last)

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Arizona lottery retailer employee sued after buying $12.8 million ticket knowing it was a winner 7:49 am - An employee at an Arizona Lottery retailer is being taken to court after purchasing a lottery ticket he already knew won a $12.8 million jackpot in The Pick. 37 comments (last)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Winner of $877,800 Idaho Cash jackpot is infamous bulk buyer 6:42 am - The Idaho Lottery's initial suspicions that a bulk purchaser was at play during a jackpot run that resulted in an $877,800 Idaho Cash win were correct when it was confirmed that an entity known for executing jackpot buyouts came forward to claim the prize. 18 comments (last)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Maryland woman who studies lottery numbers wins second $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize in three months 10:52 am - A Maryland lottery player who studies winning numbers has won her second $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize in the span of three months. 12 comments (last)

Monday, February 23, 2026

Kentucky $167.3 million Powerball jackpot winner arrested again 9:03 am - The Kentucky lottery winner who scooped a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last year has been arrested again, adding yet another charge to his already extensive criminal track record. 19 comments (last)

Friday, February 20, 2026

Final Cash4Life and Lucky for Life drawings taking place Saturday 8:11 am - Players who want one last shot at playing Cash4Life or Lucky for Life should get their tickets now before the games' final drawings take place Saturday night. 40 comments (last)

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Connecticut Lottery shutters headquarters after receiving letter with "powder-like substance" 8:08 am - The Connecticut Lottery sent its employees home and shuttered its headquarters after receiving a mysterious letter containing an "unknown powder-like substance." 8 comments (last)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

North Carolina man's Christmas gifts turn into $1 million second-chance lottery win 8:41 am - A North Carolina man's Christmas miracle might have been delayed, but a $1 million second-chance lottery win made it worth the wait. 3 comments (last)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Ohio husband's lottery luck leads to wife's $300,000 win 7:19 am - An Ohio woman won a $300,000 prize in the lottery after her husband's own win got the ball rolling on their combined luck. 6 comments (last)

Monday, February 16, 2026

29 co-workers split $1 million Powerball lottery prize in New York 7:41 am - 28 New Yorkers and one Pennsylvania resident claimed and split a $1 million Powerball lottery prize last week, the New York Lottery announced. 20 comments (last)

Friday, February 13, 2026

$1 million Lotto Max lottery prize will allow Canadian man to fund wife's daycare dream 7:39 am - A longtime lottery fan will support his wife's dream of opening a daycare after a $1 million (US$733,850) Lotto Max win made it a tangible possibility. 2 comments (last)

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Two-member group wins $4.14 million, largest Fast Cash lottery jackpot in Michigan 9:10 am - A two-member group noticed that the Fast Cash progressive jackpot had reached a record-breaking $4.14 million in Michigan, and their discerning eye led them straight to a record win. 3 comments (last)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Tennessee man wins $100,000 Powerball prize while visiting Maryland 9:02 am - A Tennessee resident left his vacation in Maryland much richer after buying a lottery ticket in the state and winning a $100,000 Powerball prize. 6 comments (last)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

North Carolina siblings split $200,000 lottery win in "pact" made years ago 10:03 am - A North Carolina sister remained true to her word after buying a lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $200,000 and voluntarily splitting the winnings with her brother. 1 comment (last)

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Arkansas woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing $250,000 in lottery tickets 6:43 am - An Arkansas woman was sentenced to 120 months in prison after getting caught stealing nearly $250,000 worth of lottery tickets from her workplace. 9 comments (last)

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Proposed bill would let voters decide on an Alabama state lottery 8:58 am - Alabama legislators proposed a bill on Tuesday that would allow Alabama residents to vote on whether they want to have a state lottery. 11 comments (last)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Two Illinois friends prove coworkers wrong after splitting $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot 9:11 am - A pair of friends didn't let the doubt from their coworkers stop them from giving up hope for a big lottery win, and their perseverance paid off to the tune of a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot. 9 comments (last)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Kentucky office pool of eight employees scoops $200,000 Powerball lottery prize 5:14 pm - An office pool consisting of eight company employees from Kentucky are splitting a $200,000 Powerball lottery prize. 6 comments (last)

Monday, February 2, 2026

$1.5 million Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket expiring soon 2:53 pm - The New Jersey Lottery is encouraging players to rummage around for a missing Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.5 million. 3 comments (last)