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Nearly 68 million US adults plan to wager on Super BowlNews Story
Nearly 68 million American adults about 1 in 4 plan to bet on this year s Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin, according to the gambling industry s national trade association. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association include bets placed with legal outlets, as well as with illegal bookies and online operations in other countries. The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record. Bettors plan to
Feb 10, 2024, 7:50 pm - Lottery News

Illinois man runs back into store to give owner a hug after winning $3 million in the lotteryNews Story
That guy is going to win someday. By Kate Northrop An Illinois man who won $3 million in the lottery while sitting in his car deliberately ran back into the store he bought his winning ticket at to give the owner a big hug. An Illinois man with a big heart won a big prize in the Illinois Lottery last week, finally scooping up a $3 million prize on a scratch-off after years of trying. Having just helped welcome his new grandson into the world, the lottery pri ze was the second wo
Jan 30, 2024, 10:41 am - Lottery News

Virginia man who won $230,000 Cash 5 lottery prize honors agreement with brother to split winningsNews Story
One sibling doesn't hesitate to share the news By Kate Northrop Two brothers have an agreement when it comes to winning the lottery, and one of them pulled through when he won a $230,000 Cash 5 prize. It was a sweet moment when two brothers showed up to claim a $230,000 Cash 5 prize at the Virginia Lottery, honoring a pact they made about what happens when one of them wins big. Tim and Steve Cornwell have an agreement that they would share a big lottery prize should one of them w
Jan 6, 2024, 7:43 am - Lottery News

Michigan man drove around with $2 million winning lottery ticket for 4 months without realizing itNews Story
It pays to double-check By Kate Northrop A Michigan man drove around for four months with a winning lottery ticket worth $2 million in his car without realizing it. Not only did a Michigan resident drive around with a $2 million winning lottery ticket without knowing it, but that winning almost landed in the trash as well. It pays to double-check your tickets, and an anonymous Isabella County man is thankful he did. Thanks to his caution, and his wife's request, he rediscovered a
Dec 15, 2023, 8:27 am - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery launches its first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
New game features best overall odds at winning any prize By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery announced the launch of its first $50 scratch-off ticket ever, with the best overall odds of winning any prize in its game repertoire. Lottery players in Connecticut can now try their luck with the Connecticut Lottery's new $50 scratch-off game, the most expensive ticket offered in the state. Previously, ticket prices for instant games in Connecticut ranged from $1 to $30, but that h
Dec 14, 2023, 7:46 am - Lottery News

Maryland man wins $57,777 after dreaming of father gifting him a lottery ticketNews Story
Dream feels all too real, so much so that he had to follow through with it By Kate Northrop A Maryland man's dream literally became a reality when he was inspired by a vision of his father gifting him a lottery ticket, played the lottery in real life, and won a $57,777 prize. The timing of a Maryland man's dream and his lottery win could not have been more perfect even his prize amount was uncanny. A dedicated scratch-off player who went by the name Dell to protect his identity t
Dec 11, 2023, 6:10 pm - Lottery News

Court finds that skill games are legal in PennsylvaniaNews Story
State casinos and lottery to co-exist with skill game machines By Kate Northrop The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court found that unregulated skill games are legal in Pennsylvania, much to the disappointment of online and retail casinos. Unregulated skill games are now considered legal in Pennsylvania after a court order from the Commonwealth Court clarified their stance on whether skill games are considered games of chance or skill. The legality of skill games, as well as what exac
Dec 8, 2023, 7:22 am - Lottery News

Massachusetts lottery winner of $25 million scratch-off prize will enjoy Christmas in ArubaNews Story
Lucky woman scoops up the last remaining top prize in instant game By Kate Northrop A Massachusetts woman is going to enjoy a much-needed trip to Aruba for Christmas this year after she claimed the last remaining massive top prize of $25 million in a scratch-off game. It's not hard to imagine all of one's worries slipping away when the prospect of claiming $25 million in the lottery is suddenly within view. Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park is looking forward to spending Christm
Dec 5, 2023, 6:43 am - Lottery News