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Washington woman checks lottery ticket months after draw and discovers $135,000 winNews Story
A Washington woman bought a lottery ticket from a vending machine but didn't realize until months later that it was a $135,000 winner. The Lynnwood woman, identified as M.B., told Washington's Lottery officials she bought her Hit 5 ticket from a vending machine at her local Fred Meyer store while picking up groceries for dinner. M.B. said it wasn't until several months later that her husband reminded her to check the ticket, so she scanned it at a vending machine and received the instruc
Feb 28, 2024, 9:27 am - Lottery News

DC man sues the lottery after incorrect numbers posted on website would have won him $340 millionNews Story
A Washington, D.C. man who thought he had won a $340 million Powerball jackpot is suing the lottery and other companies related to the Powerball game after the district's website displayed the wrong winning numbers, which happened to match the numbers on his ticket. John Cheeks purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at the center of the dispute on Jan. 6, 2023. Although Cheeks did not see the Powerball drawing the following day, he saw his numbers posted on the DC lottery's website two days la
Feb 21, 2024, 7:48 am - Lottery News

One month left to claim $1 million Michigan Mega Millions lottery ticket before it expiresNews Story
Not looking good for winning ticket bought nearly a year ago By Kate Northrop A winning Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $1 million is about to go by the wayside as it approaches the one-year expiration date. The expiration date for a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket bought in Michigan is right around the corner, with just one month left for the winner to step forward. The Michigan Lottery announced on Thursday that time will soon out for the ticket, which was purchased
Feb 16, 2024, 7:54 am - Lottery News

New Michigan lottery player wins $500,000 on his first-ever ticketNews Story
Young player asks parents for help on how to play and wins six-figure prize By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who has never played the lottery before won $500,000 on his first try after having been inspired by his mother to play. Hitting 21 years of age is a big milestone for anyone, but for one new lottery player, claiming a $500,000 prize on his 21st birthday made it a day he'll remember forever. A Livingston County man, who chose to remain anonymous, won $500,000 on his first lo
Feb 15, 2024, 3:52 pm - Lottery News

Illinois man celebrates Valentine's Day with $1 million lottery win three days after breakupNews Story
A date with Lady Luck three days after heartbreak By Kate Northrop On what he assumed would be a lonely Valentine's Day after having just gone through a breakup, an Illinois man is instead celebrating the holiday with a $1 million lottery win. Heartbreak was in the cards for one Illinois man, who was posed to spend Valentine's Day without a date after splitting from his girlfriend. However, he's hit the jackpot with Lady Luck this year, raking in a $1 million lottery prize three da
Feb 14, 2024, 11:53 am - Lottery News