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$731.1 million Powerball jackpot claimed by anonymous group in MarylandNews Story
It's the largest prize in the Maryland Lottery's history By Kate Northrop An anonymous group stepped forward to claim a record $731.1 million Powerball jackpot drawn on Jan. 20, 2021, the sixth-largest jackpot in the U.S. and the longest roll in Powerball history with 36 consecutive drawings. A group of anonymous winners dubbed The Power Pack finally came forward to claim the Maryland Lottery's largest jackpot. As many would expect, the group chose to take the prize as a one-time lum
May 27, 2021, 11:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Australian woman sues lottery after losing a seven-year-old ticket she claims is a winnerNews Story
I'm not a lunatic. I'm fighting to be listened to. By Kate Northrop An Australian woman is suing The Lott for $2 million (US$1.55 million) after she supposedly lost a winning lottery ticket for a drawing that took place seven years ago, proving just why it is so important that players hang onto and keep track of their physical tickets. Kathy Jasmine Rado, 59, of Cairns is pulling out all the stops to try and get The Lott to pay out the $2 million prize that she is claiming she won. Sh
Jan 12, 2021, 5:11 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions lottery winner worth $227 million sold in TexasNews Story
Update: Additional information about retailer and historical context By Todd Northrop A single ticket sold in Texas matched the winning numbers from Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing and is worth an estimated $227 million. The Texas Lottery announced that the ticket was sold at the Lakeline Express Mart on 2004 N. Lakeline Boulevard in Cedar Park. The retailer is eligible to receive a $1 million retailer bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket, which was a quick pick. The ca
Sep 25, 2019, 8:14 am - Todd - Lottery News

Arizona Lottery launches new poker-themed gameNews Story
Replaces the retired Weekly Winnings game By Todd Northrop Arizona Lottery players now have a new evening draw game to play featuring a playing card theme is proving to be very popular throughout North America. The new $2 lotto game called 5 Card Cash is modeled after the popular poker-themed games found in several state and provincial lotteries throughout the United States and Canada. While most Arizona Lottery games either have the opportunity to win instantly, or in a daily drawin
Oct 5, 2015, 10:40 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $180 millionNews Story
By Todd Northrop The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $180 million for the next drawing in the multi-state lottery game after nobody won Tuesday night. Although the Friday night grand prize will not set any records, it continues to be the largest Mega Millions jackpot in the past 5 months. The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was this high was a $414 million jackpot won by two ticket-holders in March. (See 2 winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Florida, Maryland to sp
Aug 20, 2014, 9:31 am - Todd - Lottery News

Scenario :You won the Jackpot-but you have a problem: You cannot find your ticket, now what?Reply
Keep your fingers crossed that no one else found it... Go down to the lottery office with your other losing tickets. The lottery will know exactly when and where the ticket was purchased. Let them compare the purchase info (date, time, store location) to that on your losing tickets. Also, the numbers on the back of the tickets are in sequence, so your missing ticket will line up with the others. As a last resort have them check the store's video cameras. Now, if you were a tight
Jul 24, 2013, 11:58 pm - grwurston - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are QPs randomly generated numbers?Reply
Okay, I had to dig around a bit to find the ticket... which ended up still being hidden within my wallet. Go figure, because retaining old losing tickets isn't something I make a habit of doing. The ticket in question is a MM's ticket which I purchased on 9/21/2012 and I told the story of why I bought the ticket. For reference, the clerk had over printed $10 worth and nobody wanted them...they were just sitting there as I went to check out so I bought the ticket for two reasons. First, it was th
Oct 8, 2012, 8:00 pm - Lucky Loser - Lottery Discussion Forum

Texas Lottery approves new game to start in fallReply
PART 9. TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION CHAPTER 401. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOTTERY ACT SUBCHAPTER D. LOTTERY GAME RULES 16 TAC 401.320 The Texas Lottery Commission (Commission) proposes new 16 TAC 401.320 ( All or Nothing On-Line Game Rule). The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish and share with the public, details of the game design, matrix, prize level structure and operation of the proposed on-line game. Kathy Pyka, Controller, has determined that the new rule will result i
Apr 2, 2012, 10:21 pm - bobby623 - Lottery News

Returning a lotto ticket.Reply
You speak the truth Coin Toss. When claiming a second prize for Powerball a few years back, I presented my signed ticket with photo I.D., and SS#. The first question they asked was where did you purchase your ticket? A person who legitimately purchased a winning ticket should remember these security issues upon reporting it lost. The lottery ticket is a bearer instrument. Unlike currency however, if you could prove the time/date/location and other pertinent information abou
Jan 25, 2012, 7:48 am - mcginnin56 - Lottery Discussion Forum

If you want to claim jackpot anonymously, how do you sign the back of the ticket?Reply
The information below is from the Missouri Lottery FAQ page. Some of it applies only to Missouri, but a lot of it applies anywhere - and makes a lot of sense. If You Win a Jackpot Claiming Prizes | Winning Ticket Tips Do all of your numbers match those drawn? Sit down and take a few deep breaths your life may never be the same again. However, before you shout your good news from the rooftop or quit your job, do some serious thinking and go through the following 10 steps: Take your t
Oct 20, 2010, 7:33 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum