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$1.8 billion Powerball lottery winner is revealed as brother of Arkansas mayorNews Story
Arkansas anonymity differs for elected officials and relatives By Kate Northrop The lottery winner of the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history has been revealed as the younger brother of an Arkansas mayor. Six months ago, the sole winner of the $1.8 billion Powerball lottery jackpot came forward to collect their prize . After a period of anonymity, their identity has been revealed. Arkansas Lottery records, obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, state that the winner's
Jul 21, 2026, 9:12 am - Lottery News

All Virginia lottery winners can now remain anonymousNews Story
Latest bill amendment removes $1 million threshold By Kate Northrop Under a new state law, all Virginia lottery winners can now remain anonymous, regardless of the prize amount. Virginia legislators passed an amendment that removes the prize threshold for anonymous claims and allows all winners to withhold their identity from the public. As of July 1, only lottery winners of $1 million or more could withhold permission for the Virginia Lottery to publish their name and hometown i
Jul 2, 2026, 9:32 am - Lottery News

Michigan man grabs lottery ticket right at store closing, wins $500,000 prizeNews Story
Player nabs winning ticket right at the last minute By Kate Northrop It was either now or never for one Michigan lottery player who managed to grab a ticket right as the store was about to close and won $500,000. The store was just about to shut its doors for the day when one Michigan man was about to head out the door, but he still had one last purchase to make. The Wayne County man, who chose to remain anonymous, was wrapping up his shopping at the Kroger store on West 14 Mile
Jun 23, 2026, 8:21 am - Lottery News

Clerk's random pick wins Michigan man $1.05 million on game he swore offNews Story
Game delivers jackpot to player who usually shoos it away By Kate Northrop A Michigan lottery player who avoided a certain Fast Play game for a long while had his suspicions dashed when a casual selection by a convenience store cashier won him a $1.05 million jackpot. A Michigan man experienced a truly lucky break with a $1.05 million Fast Play jackpot that may have permanently changed his mind about one lottery game in particular. The Oakland County resident, who chose to remain
Jun 17, 2026, 6:06 am - Lottery News

Ohio man goes dumpster diving and finds $100,000 winning lottery ticketNews Story
Heart stopping mistake leads to frantic search for thousands By Kate Northrop Diving into a dumpster and rummaging around in the trash was absolutely worth it for one Ohio man, who found a winning lottery ticket worth $100,000. A simple mistake led one Ohio lottery player to take a leap of faith into the dumpster before it was too late, and a $100,000 discovery made it worth the effort (and the smell). It wasn't clear what was on the anonymous Willard resident's mind when he won,
Jun 16, 2026, 7:52 am - Lottery News

Michigan woman buys the last three lottery tickets on the roll, wins $1 millionNews Story
Lucky lottery winner goes 3-for-3, but one is significantly better than the rest By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman was eyeing the dwindling roll of scratch-off lottery tickets at the store when she decided she had to have them all a choice that won her a $1 million prize. One Michigan woman couldn't help but scoop up the remaining lottery tickets in a scratch-off game pack, and while she didn't think much of it, it was a million-dollar decision. A million dollars just might be wa
Jun 8, 2026, 7:11 am - Lottery News

Michigan woman in tears at $1 million prize after reinvesting lottery winnings in new ticketNews Story
Winner runs out crying after friend suggests they stop for tickets By Kate Northrop An unassuming pitstop for lottery tickets became an occasion worthy of shed tears when a Michigan woman reinvested her lottery winnings and won $1 million. All it took for one Michigan woman to leave a store in tears was a quick suggestion and snap decision that made her the winner of a $1 million prize. The anonymous Genesee County resident was already out and about celebrating a special occasion
May 27, 2026, 8:55 am - Lottery News

South Carolina man returns lost $500 lottery ticket and wins $586,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpotNews Story
Lottery winner knew good karma was headed his way By Kate Northrop Two months after he returned a lost lottery ticket worth $500 to its rightful owner, a South Carolina man won a $586,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot. A South Carolina man knew he was going to be rewarded at some point down the road after he found and returned a $500 winning lottery ticket. The Grand Strand resident's suspicions were confirmed when he found himself claiming a $586,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot at South C
May 20, 2026, 9:38 am - Lottery News

$5.9 million New Jersey Pick 6 lottery winner claims jackpot one week before ticket expiresNews Story
Forgotten ticket turns up in a dark place after whirlwind search through house By Kate Northrop New Jersey Lottery officials and a very lucky lottery winner are sighing a breath of relief after a player finally stepped forward to claim a $5.9 million Pick 6 jackpot a week before it was due to expire. With only eight days left before the deadline, the $5.9 million Pick 6 jackpot winner surprised New Jersey Lottery officials with the explanation as to why it took so long to claim the p
May 19, 2026, 9:41 am - Lottery News

$41 million Lotto Texas jackpot winner hasn't missed a drawing in 30 yearsNews Story
Winner stayed up all night after discovering the life-altering win By Kate Northrop A winner who recently claimed a $41 million Lotto Texas jackpot has revealed that they haven't missed participating in a single drawing in 30 years. After three straight decades of nonstop Lotto Texas play, a Texas resident has finally earned their highest reward yet: a $41 million jackpot. On April 20, the Lotto Texas jackpot was won by a single ticket sold at a 7-Eleven convenience store on Inte
May 7, 2026, 8:17 am - Lottery News