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Winner of $877,800 Idaho Cash jackpot is infamous bulk buyerNews Story
Idaho legislation moves along bill to ban bulk lottery ticket purchases By Kate Northrop 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. In response to restless national sentiment surrounding the nature of jackpot buyouts and a recent $877,800 Idaho Cash win, Idaho state legisla
Feb 25, 2026, 6:42 am - Todd - Lottery News

Washington state getting ready to impose huge taxes on lottery jackpots
Just a heads-up to Washington state players: You may go from zero taxes on lottery wins to 9.9% state tax on jackpot wins. This is among the largest state taxes in the country. The Washington state senate passed legislation in the past couple of days to create a new state tax on millionaires , which means lottery jackpot winners. The bill now goes to the state House, and then after that to the governor to sign. What a tragedy. If lower income residents of the state think they're safe
Feb 20, 2026, 1:37 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Wyoming Lottery plans to begin accepting debit card purchasesNews Story
Lottery working with retailers on rollout, timeline TBA By Kate Northrop The Wyoming Lottery announced that it is working through formal steps to begin allowing ticket purchases with debit cards. Wyoming lottery players will be getting access to a new payment method, albeit with some delay before implementation. Earlier this year, Wyoming legislature passed SF0024 during the 2026 budget session, which amends a law that states what payment methods are either allowed or prohibited.
Jul 14, 2026, 1:20 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Idaho Lottery alerts retailers to possible bulk buying attempt over $877,800 Idaho Cash jackpotNews Story
No evidence of couriers involved By Kate Northrop When an Idaho Cash lottery jackpot jumped up $126,000 overnight to $877,800 and was subsequently won, the Idaho Lottery had a suspicion a bulk buyer was at play. On Tuesday, Sept 30, the Idaho Lottery witnessed their Idaho Cash draw game jackpot reach a record level of $877,800, the highest prize the in-state draw game has ever seen. Based on sales figures, familiar signs from other similar recent activity , and reports from local Ida
Oct 18, 2025, 9:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

Colorado Lottery approves credit card purchases and online ticket salesNews Story
Skeptical legislators threaten to undo rule changes By Kate Northrop Colorado lottery players will soon be able to purchase lottery tickets online and pay for tickets using credit cards after the Colorado Lottery approved rule changes in a commission meeting this week. On Wednesday, the Colorado Lottery approved rule changes that will allow players to purchase lottery tickets online and use a credit card despite some state legislators expressing concern. Retailer advocates also s
Nov 24, 2025, 4:39 pm - Todd - Lottery News