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Iowa woman will honor late husband by buying motorcycle after winning $50,000 in the lotteryNews Story
Retired grandmother looks forward to feeling the wind in her face again By Kate Northrop An Iowa retiree is looking forward to feeling the wind on her face again, having decided to use a $50,000 Iowa Lottery prize to honor her late husband by purchasing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. An Iowa grandmother immediately knew what she wanted to spend her $50,000 lottery prize on to help her remember her and her late husband's favorite pastime. Lisa Johns, 66, of Creston, will once again
Sep 30, 2024, 9:39 am - Lottery News

Michigan woman skips vacation and wins $500,000 in the lottery insteadNews Story
Staying in has its perks By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman decided to skip a weekend getaway, and as a result, was in the right place at the right time to win a $500,000 prize in the lottery. Not many can say that they'd be thrilled to pass up on a planned vacation, but one Michigan resident is happy she called it off in exchange for a $500,000 lottery prize. Traci Verbowski of Kawkawlin didn't feel like following through with a planned weekend getaway and instead opted for somet
Sep 29, 2024, 5:32 pm - Lottery News

Kentucky woman's payday tradition turns into $250,000 lottery payoutNews Story
Restaurant manager feels blessed by the win By Kate Northrop A Kentucky woman follows a personal tradition of playing the lottery on paydays, and it paid off to the tune of a $250,000 top prize. One Kentucky woman earned more than just a paycheck on her recent payday $250,000 more when she stopped at a local retailer to buy a lottery ticket. Kellee Reed of Drakesboro is grateful for the six-figure lottery win that recently came her way. Earlier this month, she visited the Eagles
Sep 28, 2024, 9:45 am - Lottery News

California woman proves naysayers wrong with $1 million lottery winNews Story
Lottery winner sticks it to the haters By Kate Northrop A California woman is skipping to the bank and brushing aside the naysayers after winning a $1 million prize in the lottery. One California resident is glad she didn't listen to the skeptics who questioned her lottery hobby, having won a $1 million prize on a scratch-off ticket. Annette Lopez recalls blocking out the playful digs and teasing remarks from others about her love of the lottery. She decided she would not let the
Sep 26, 2024, 10:10 am - Lottery News

D.C. postal worker plans to retire after 30 years with USPS thanks to $1 million lottery prizeNews Story
U.S. Postal Service worker becomes a millionaire and aims at retirement By Kate Northrop A Washington, D.C. U.S. Postal Service worker who dedicated 30 years to his role has his eyes set on retirement after winning a $1 million prize in the lottery. A USPS worker is taking aim at retirement after suddenly becoming a millionaire thanks to the lottery. There is one Washington, D.C. resident loves crossing state lines to play Maryland Lottery scratch-off games. However, it was durin
Sep 19, 2024, 7:35 am - Lottery News

Ohio cancer survivor who won $1 million in lottery will give back to chemo centerNews Story
Stage 3 cancer survivor is grateful for medical professionals By Kate Northrop An Ohio lottery winner who survived stage 3 cancer will use his $1 million prize to give back to the chemo center where he received treatment. A stage 3 cancer survivor who won $1 million in the lottery plans to donate part of his $1 million lottery win to the chemo center where he received life-saving treatment. Michael Simons Jr. of Massillon is not only thankful for winning a million dollars in the
Sep 15, 2024, 9:17 am - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery awards first $4 million top prize in the state's $50 scratch gameNews Story
First top prize winner of a $50 scratch-off in Connecticut comes forward By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery has awarded the state's first top prize from a $50 scratch-off game, worth $4 million. The first top prize winner in a $50 scratch-off lottery game in Connecticut has stepped forward to claim the $4 million prize. Last Wednesday, an anonymous winner claimed the first $4 million top prize in the $4,000,000 Fortune game, the first $50 lottery ticket in Connecticut.
Sep 14, 2024, 8:00 am - Lottery News

Florida felon with 22 prior arrests apprehended after stealing $1,500 worth of lottery ticketsNews Story
She's a bad girl, and she'll steal your stuff. Includes video report By Kate Northrop A Florida ex-con was arrested in August after being caught stealing around $1,500 worth of lottery tickets at a convenience store, but it was not her first encounter with the law. One Florida woman is taking a trip to jail instead of a trip to Florida Lottery offices after she stole lottery tickets and immediately cashed them in, making her wins rather short-lived. Samantha Young, 38, was c
Sep 11, 2024, 8:34 am - Lottery News

Florida man wins $1 million in scratch-off gameNews Story
A Floridian has claimed a massive scratch-off lottery prize that propels them toward millionaire status. James Breseman of Beverly Hills, Florida, risked 50 bucks on a 500X The Cash scratch-off game in January and won $1 million, the Florida Lottery announced Monday. Breseman, 63, Curatolo opted for the one-time, lump-sum payout of $640,000. He purchased his ticket at the Publix at 6760 West Gulf to Lake Highway in Crystal River. That Publix received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling
Sep 10, 2024, 10:58 am - Lottery News

Arkansas woman pauses grandmother's care to play the lottery and wins $350,000News Story
Winner runs home to grandmother with incredible news By Kate Northrop An Arkansas woman took a break from caring for her grandmother to play the lottery and won a $350,000 prize on a feeling. An Arkansas woman who has considered herself pretty lucky in the past tried her luck in the lottery while taking a break and won a prize much larger than she initially realized. While briefly stepping away from her grandmother's care, Kalen Rodgers of Vilonia decided to visit Tobacco World o
Sep 6, 2024, 7:31 am - Lottery News