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"Creature of habit" Kentucky lottery player claims $10 million Powerball Double Play prizeNews Story
Winner is sure glad they started adding the feature to their tickets By Kate Northrop A self-proclaimed creature of habit from Kentucky stepped forward with a $10 million winning Powerball Double Play ticket earlier this month, offering advice to fellow lottery players who enjoy playing for big jackpots. The Kentucky Lottery announced last week that an anonymous Kentucky resident has claimed a $10 million prize from a Powerball Double Play drawing. For one player, buying lottery
Aug 15, 2024, 2:38 pm - Lottery News

Michigan man who misses lottery jackpot by one number wins $795,905 Fantasy 5 jackpot the next nightNews Story
No small feat! By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who was disappointed that he had missed the jackpot by one number was surprised to learn that he had won a $795,905 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot the next night. Although he was grateful for the smaller win, one Michigan man was miffed that he had missed winning the jackpot by one number. The next night, that feeling was replaced by shock when he learned he had really accomplished what he had set out to do. The 53-year-old winner, who ch
Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 am - Lottery News

South Carolina woman wins $300,000 in the lottery after losing her jobNews Story
Do things happen for a reason? By Kate Northrop A South Carolina woman won $300,000 in the lottery after finding herself out of luck and out of a job. Luck was not in one South Carolina woman's favor, but that all changed when she won a $300,000 scratch-off lottery prize just a few days after losing her job. A South Carolina woman, who chose to remain anonymous, found herself on the receiving end of some bad luck after losing her job. A few days later, she was looking at the lott
Aug 11, 2024, 9:32 am - Lottery News

Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 millionNews Story
Turns out, his friend picked the right one By Kate Northrop A Michigan man had his friend buy a lottery ticket on his behalf. As it turns out, the ticket he picked out won a $2 million prize. What are friends for, if not helping you become a millionaire? One Michigan man asked his friend to buy a lottery ticket on his behalf and ended up winning $2 million with the ticket he picked out. The 54-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, said his jaw hit the floor and stayed t
Aug 8, 2024, 10:35 am - Lottery News

Maryland man buys cheaper lottery ticket to appease wife, wins $1.045 million Fast Play jackpotNews Story
Winner almost misplaced winning ticket By Kate Northrop One Maryland lottery player bought a cheaper lottery ticket to appease his wife, and after nearly misplacing it, ended up winning a $1.045 million Fast Play jackpot. A Maryland man's decision to purchase a less expensive lottery ticket may have been what landed him a $1.045 million Fast Play progressive jackpot. A Dundalk resident was out with his friends at Squire's Restaurant on Holabird Avenue in Dundalk when he had a cho
Aug 4, 2024, 11:00 am - Lottery News

New Jersey lottery winner of $221 million Powerball jackpot claims prize anonymouslyNews Story
Retailer who sold ticket alleged winner was lottery-loving bus driver By Kate Northrop The winner of the $221 million Powerball jackpot from the June 10, 2024 drawing has come forward anonymously to collect the prize, the New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday. Following circulating rumors about the identity of the mystery ticketholder of the $221 million Powerball jackpot won on June 10, 2024, the New Jersey Lottery revealed that the winner has officially claimed the prize. The
Jul 9, 2024, 11:11 am - Lottery News

80-year-old Michigan man wins $300,000 in lottery one week after switching to scratch-off gamesNews Story
From draw games to instant games, this longtime player made the switch at the right time By Kate Northrop A dedicated lottery player who exclusively played draw games won a $300,000 top prize on a scratch-off ticket just a week and a half after switching over to playing instant games. An 80-year-old Michigan man was rewarded with his switch from draw games to instant games with a $300,000 top prize on a scratch-off ticket. The winner, who opted to remain anonymous, was at Wolf La
Jul 5, 2024, 9:32 am - Lottery News

Michigan man wins $6 million on the second lottery ticket he bought this yearNews Story
He bought two lottery tickets this year, and one of them made him a millionaire By Kate Northrop A Michigan man instantly became a millionaire his second lottery ticket purchase this year netted him a $6 million prize. One Michigan man bought two lottery tickets this year. One of those tickets turned him into a millionaire when it won a $6 million top prize on a scratch-off game. The 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, was at the 7-Eleven on South Groesbeck Highway
Jul 1, 2024, 7:32 am - Lottery News

Third time's the charm for Maryland winner of $150,000 lottery prizeNews Story
Occasional player baffles husband, who is the more frequent player in the relationship By Kate Northrop An occasional Maryland lottery player scratched off two losing tickets before deciding to put down some cash for a third, which paid off to the tune of $150,000. Third time's the charm for one casual Maryland lottery player, who baffled her lottery-loving husband with the $150,000 win. The grocery store employee, who was identified as Yeyo in a press release to hide her identit
Jun 25, 2024, 5:22 pm - Lottery News

Ohio woman wins $15 million on scratch-off lottery ticket, credits late father for luckNews Story
Winner says father is having the last laugh By Kate Northrop An Ohio woman said her luck with winning a $15 million top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket is owed to her late father, who she says is having the last laugh. An Ohio lottery winner credited her late father for the astounding $15 million top prize she won on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. Sandusky resident Jeanne kept questioning whether she was awake after the $50 50th Anniversary instant ticket she bought
Jun 20, 2024, 9:04 am - Lottery News