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Happy St. Patrick's DayNews Story
May the luck o' the Irish be yours today! Lottery Post Staff
Mar 17, 2023, 8:59 am - Lottery News

North Carolina man is Powerball First Millionaire of the YearNews Story
Daughter collects the year's first million-dollar prize on behalf of her father By Kate Northrop A North Carolina man was the first lottery player to be named a newly minted millionaire in 2023 during ABC's broadcast of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Secrest 2023. Just after the clock struck midnight, Gary Krigbaum of Spindale, North Carolina, won $1 million in the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year promotion and became the first person in 2023 to win a million d
Jan 2, 2023, 9:49 pm - Lottery News

Happy New Year!News Story
The Lottery Post staff wishes you a happy, successful, and lucky 2023!
Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 am - Lottery News

VIDEO: Lottery Post's favorite stories of 2022News Story
Oh what fun we had! By Kate Northrop At this time of the holiday season on the brink of a new year, it's not uncommon to take inventory of how the past year went, whether that's reminiscing about things you accomplished, or perhaps there's something you would have liked to have done that you definitely want to do next year instead. Today, Lottery Post looks back at some of 2022's most notable moments in the lottery world. Grab some popcorn (or hot chocolate), cozy up, and join us as
Dec 31, 2022, 5:10 pm - Lottery News

Merry ChristmasNews Story
May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart with peace, love, and joy. Lottery Post Staff (Click to display full-size in gallery) The Lottery Post staff wishes you and your family a merry Christmas filled with peace, love, and joy.
Dec 25, 2022, 12:00 am - Lottery News

Kentucky woman wins $175,000 from scratch-off during company white elephant gameNews Story
Winner has legendary experience in prize-swapping holiday game By Kate Northrop Anyone who has played the game of white elephant knows that there's no way to predict the outcome, but someone ending up with a scratch-off ticket worth $175,000 was not something anyone would ever expect to happen. Lori Janes, of Louisville, was participating in a white elephant gift exchange at a company holiday party and arguably won the best prize out of everyone there. On Tuesday, her company, Ha
Dec 16, 2022, 1:29 pm - Lottery News

Happy ThanksgivingNews Story
Happy Thanksgiving from the Lottery Post staff! In our 23rd year, we are thankful for all the tremendous support from lottery players around the world, and especially for those who participate in our friendly, unique community. Have a wonderful day, filled with thoughts of all the things to be thankful for.
Nov 24, 2022, 7:09 am - Lottery News

Happy Independence DayNews Story
From the staff of Lottery Post, have a happy and safe Fourth of July! Enjoy the holiday, and feel free to use this as an open thread to tell us what you have planned for the day.
Jul 4, 2022, 8:20 am - Lottery News

Virginia woman gets $10 million lottery prize for early Valentine's Day presentNews Story
Sweeter than chocolate By Kate Northrop One Virginia woman received the sweetest early Valentine's Day present from her husband a winning lottery ticket worth $10 million. What's better than chocolate and flowers on Valentine's Day? Virginia resident Maria Chicas will probably tell you it's the lottery ticket worth $10 million she was gifted from her husband. A few days before the holiday, Chicas' husband bought a scratch-off ticket at In Out Mart on Mathis Avenue in Manassas.
Feb 19, 2022, 7:12 pm - Lottery News

Virginia University math major scoops up $1 million lottery prizeNews Story
By Kate Northrop A Virginia math major had just the right numbers on a Bank a Million lottery ticket to win a $1 million prize. Numbers are familiar to college student Brian Donohue, who majors in Mathematics at the University of Virginia. Thanks to his mother, he found a winning ticket worth $1 million in his Christmas stocking. For someone who deals with numbers day in and day out, the winning numbers on the Virginia Lottery's Bank a Million lottery ticket came as a welcome surpri
Jan 10, 2022, 3:26 pm - Lottery News