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California Walmart employee wins $1 million in the lottery after being called in for work on holidayNews Story
Disrupted day leads to newfound fortune By Kate Northrop A California woman begrudgingly went into work after being called in for Labor Day but won $1 million in the lottery because of the last-minute disruption. A Walmart employee was none too pleased when a last-minute work call meant she had to abandon the family barbeque she had planned for Labor Day, but it was well worth it in the end. Rebeca Gonzalez was not happy to receive a call saying she had to come for work the follo
Dec 2, 2024, 11:04 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lucky number 3: Michigan man scoops $2 million win on third lottery attemptNews Story
Third time's the charm By Kate Northrop A Michigan man found great luck on his third lottery ticket purchase, in which he won a $2 million top prize after two tries. Third time's the charm for one Michigan lottery winner, who won a $2 million top prize on a scratch-off game on the third ticket he bought. The anonymous player's string of lottery purchases took place at River Oaks Marathon on Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights. While there, he spotted the $30 Colossal Cashword gam
Nov 27, 2024, 9:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

Two Georgia winners claim $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, largest prize in state historyNews Story
Georgia's biggest lottery winners come forward By Kate Northrop 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. Within two weeks of scooping up Georgia's largest lottery prize, two individuals have been confirmed as the winners of the $478.2 million Powerball jackpot from the Oct. 23 drawing. On Monday, the two anonymous winners stepped forward to claim the
Nov 6, 2024, 9:17 am - Todd - Lottery News

South Carolina man passes up on going to casino, wins $2 million in Michigan Lottery insteadNews Story
Player itching to place a bet makes a winning decision By Kate Northrop While in Michigan, a South Carolina man opted to play the lottery over going to a casino and ended up winning a $2 million prize. A South Carolina resident's choice to play the lottery in Michigan instead of going to the casino was the right one. Michael Buckner, 58, made a winning decision even before he placed a bet choosing to play the lottery instead of going to the casino and won $2 million because of it
Oct 16, 2024, 12:24 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Less than two weeks left to claim $250,000 Illinois Lucky Day Lotto prizeNews Story
Spooky deadline approaching right before Halloween By Kate Northrop The deadline to claim an Illinois Lottery Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $250,000 is frighteningly close, just in time for Halloween. Whoever is holding a $250,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Illinois from an October 2023 drawing has less than two weeks left to claim the prize before it expires. The Illinois Lottery announced that they still haven't heard from the winner of a $250,000 Lucky Day Lotto prize, who purch
Oct 15, 2024, 4:55 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Huge luck in Michigan this week: five big lottery wins in one weekNews Story
Third time's not the charm it's the prelude By Kate Northrop Lottery players in Michigan have been remarkably lucky this past week, with five big lottery wins in Powerball, Lucky for Life, and Lotto 47 occurring within mere days of each other. It seems the Michigan Lottery has been announcing major wins left and right, with three Lucky for Life wins practically back-to-back, one $5 million Powerball prize, and a $1.72 million Lotto 47 jackpot being won in less than a week. On Sun
Oct 2, 2024, 7:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman skips vacation and wins $500,000 in the lottery insteadNews Story
Staying in has its perks By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman decided to skip a weekend getaway, and as a result, was in the right place at the right time to win a $500,000 prize in the lottery. Not many can say that they'd be thrilled to pass up on a planned vacation, but one Michigan resident is happy she called it off in exchange for a $500,000 lottery prize. Traci Verbowski of Kawkawlin didn't feel like following through with a planned weekend getaway and instead opted for somet
Sep 29, 2024, 5:32 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man who misses lottery jackpot by one number wins $795,905 Fantasy 5 jackpot the next nightNews Story
No small feat! By Kate Northrop 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. Although he was grateful for the smaller win, one Michigan man was miffed that he had missed winning the jackpot by one number. The next night, that feeling was replaced by shock when he learned he had really accomplished what he had set out to do. The 53-year-old winner, who ch
Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 millionNews Story
Turns out, his friend picked the right one By Kate Northrop A Michigan man had his friend buy a lottery ticket on his behalf. As it turns out, the ticket he picked out won a $2 million prize. What are friends for, if not helping you become a millionaire? One Michigan man asked his friend to buy a lottery ticket on his behalf and ended up winning $2 million with the ticket he picked out. The 54-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, said his jaw hit the floor and stayed t
Aug 8, 2024, 10:35 am - Todd - Lottery News

Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91News Story
Former Executive paved the way for the lottery world By Kate Northrop 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. On July 23, 2024, the former Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery, Gloria Decker, passed away. The New Jersey Lottery published a statement on her passing, remembering her accomplishments and
Aug 2, 2024, 6:43 am - Todd - Lottery News