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South Carolina man fights nerves in The Big Spin live lottery event and emerges with $500,000 prizeNews Story
I'm going to have a panic attack. Includes video report By Kate Northrop A South Carolina man overcame immense pressure to win a $500,000 prize in The Big Spin live lottery event. A live South Carolina Lottery broadcast of The Big Spin this week featured a lucky, yet nervous, winner landing on the $500,000 spot on the prize wheel. Johnny S. is a generous man whose goal is to put others first, even if it means overcoming a strong bout of nerves before participating in a live
Jan 24, 2025, 11:38 am - Lottery News

Pennsylvania's first Cash4Life top prize winners of $7 million will put historic prize toward loansNews Story
Life-changing lottery win for McDonald's manager and nurse practitioner Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Pennsylvania Lottery awarded the state's first-ever $7 million Cash4Life top prize to a hardworking couple a McDonald's manager and nurse practitioner whose lives will tremendously change for the better thanks to the win. A Pennsylvania couple laid out several productive ways to use their historic prize, the first Cash4Life top prize of $7 million won in the state.
Jan 22, 2025, 9:24 am - Lottery News

California woman drives home a millionaire after scooping $10 million in scratch-off lottery gameNews Story
Routine drive home turns out to be life-changing Includes video report By Kate Northrop A routine drive home went from mundane to life-changing the second one California woman revealed a $10 million prize amount on a scratch-off lottery ticket. A California woman became a multi-millionaire on the way home from work when she won $10 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, instantly changing her life course and retirement prospects. Nora Hammersteadt began her usual drive home
Dec 10, 2024, 5:13 pm - Lottery News

North Carolina Lottery launching Cash Pop draw game this weekendNews Story
North Carolina joins other states in adding Cash Pop Includes video report By Kate Northrop The North Carolina Lottery announced the launch of its new Cash Pop draw game, set to debut this weekend following weeks of extensive game testing. As Cash Pop continues to gain popularity nationwide, the North Carolina Lottery is the latest to add it to its lineup. Starting Sunday, Nov. 17, players will be able to pop into a retailer to try out Cash Pop, the latest draw game introduce
Nov 16, 2024, 8:07 am - Lottery News

Burglars plow truck through California convenience store to steal $350 worth of lottery ticketsNews Story
San Francisco store owner had nearly exact same crime happen before Includes video report By Kate Northrop Four individuals were arrested on Tuesday after they allegedly plowed a truck through a California convenience store to steal lottery tickets. A San Francisco lottery retailer was left with thousands of dollars' worth of property damage after a truck slammed through the building to steal lottery tickets. On Tuesday at 9:39 p.m., police responded to a commercial burglary
Sep 23, 2024, 9:29 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

UPDATE: Proposed changes to Mega Millions game will raise ticket price to $5News Story
Montana Lottery reveals game modifications that could come as soon as 2025 UPDATE Watch Lottery Post's exclusive video report UPDATE 2 New information from Montana Lottery Includes video report By Kate Northrop Note: One state lottery indicated that these amendments to the game are in progress of undergoing final review, but we are attempting to confirm it with a second source. State lotteries may not yet be ready to officially announce the following changes, and it is unco
Jun 13, 2024, 5:14 pm - Lottery News

N.J. Lottery retailer says $221M Powerball winner is bus driver who spends $60 a day on ticketsNews Story
New Jersey Lottery presents retailer with check, whose clerk hints at identity of winner Includes video report By Kate Northrop On the day the New Jersey Lottery presented the retailer that sold the winning ticket for a $221 Powerball jackpot with a commission check, a clerk at the store asserted that the winner is a regular customer who frequently plays the lottery. The winner of the $221 million Powerball jackpot drawn on Mon., June 10, 2024 may not have officially come forward
Jun 13, 2024, 6:37 am - Lottery News

Florida lottery winners suspect state "system error" is blocking prize payoutsNews Story
Winners say the state is claiming they owe money for nonexistent debts Includes video report By Kate Northrop Florida lottery winners are increasingly expressing frustration over the claims process, with many players complaining that the state is blocking prize payouts and issuing notices of owed money for debts that do not exist. Lottery winners in Florida suspect that an error in the state's internal system is causing it to flag individuals for owed debts where none exist, halt
May 24, 2024, 7:46 am - Lottery News

$1.3 billion Powerball winner revealed by Oregon Lottery as three people splitting jackpotNews Story
Endearing and humble Laos native is one of three jackpot winners Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Oregon Lottery revealed the identity of the winner for the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot at a press conference Monday, which turned out to be three people sharing one winning ticket. One of the three winners of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot appeared before the press at a news conference in Salem, where he revealed that the prize will be split between himself, his wife
Apr 30, 2024, 3:56 pm - Lottery News