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$12.8 million The Pick lottery jackpot dispute names two more people with possible claim to jackpotNews Story
More details surface that leave behind unanswered questions By Kate Northrop After a judge extended the expiration date of a $12.8 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket to identify the rightful winner, case documents revealed two more individuals who may have a claim to the prize. The story surrounding a $12.8 million The Pick jackpot-winning ticket is getting more interesting now that two more people have been named in the legal battle. In May, a judge extended the 180-day expi
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Florida Walmart employee arrested for fraud after keeping elderly customer's lottery ticketNews Story
Cashier says she intended on returning the Pick 4 ticket By Kate Northrop A Walmart cashier was arrested after a customer presented a winning lottery ticket worth thousands and pocketed it instead of returning it. A lottery retailer employee was arrested on a fraud charge after she kept a winning ticket a player was intending to claim but argued that she was ignorant of regular lottery procedures and was intending to return it anyway. On June 14 at about 4:00 p.m., a police offic
Jun 25, 2026, 7:48 am - Lottery News

Michigan man grabs lottery ticket right at store closing, wins $500,000 prizeNews Story
Player nabs winning ticket right at the last minute By Kate Northrop It was either now or never for one Michigan lottery player who managed to grab a ticket right as the store was about to close and won $500,000. The store was just about to shut its doors for the day when one Michigan man was about to head out the door, but he still had one last purchase to make. The Wayne County man, who chose to remain anonymous, was wrapping up his shopping at the Kroger store on West 14 Mile
Jun 23, 2026, 8:21 am - Lottery News

Thief breaks into Michigan Lottery retailer and steals reported thousands in ticketsNews Story
Security camera footage captures entire duration of break-in Includes video report By Kate Northrop Surveillance footage captured an unidentified thief forcing his way into a Michigan Lottery retailer and reportedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of tickets before fleeing. A man broke into a Sterling Heights Michigan Lottery retailer and ripped thousands of dollars' worth of lottery tickets from the cabinet within minutes. On Sunday, June 14 at around 2:30 p.m., securit
Jun 22, 2026, 9:33 am - Lottery News

Clerk's random pick wins Michigan man $1.05 million on game he swore offNews Story
Game delivers jackpot to player who usually shoos it away By Kate Northrop A Michigan lottery player who avoided a certain Fast Play game for a long while had his suspicions dashed when a casual selection by a convenience store cashier won him a $1.05 million jackpot. A Michigan man experienced a truly lucky break with a $1.05 million Fast Play jackpot that may have permanently changed his mind about one lottery game in particular. The Oakland County resident, who chose to remain
Jun 17, 2026, 6:06 am - Lottery News

Florida Lottery retailer employee arrested after committing fraud in undercover operationNews Story
Convenience store worker arrested in sting involving $1,000 ticket By Kate Northrop A Florida Lottery retail employee was arrested after an undercover compliance operation caught him committing not just one, but two fraudulent acts. Florida authorities arrested a convenience store clerk after he failed to follow required procedures in an undercover investigation. It was one bad decision after the other for Rohail Khan, who was working at Bay Food Mart on West 6th Street in Panama
Jun 15, 2026, 7:10 am - Lottery News

Nevadans mourn shuttering of California Lottery's top-selling retailerNews Story
Nevada residents lose out on famous lottery retailer just over the border By Kate Northrop Nevada residents are mourning the closing of the best-selling lottery retailer in California, a popular stop for Nevadans to play the lottery just right over the border. Nevada residents who enjoy playing the lottery just steps across state lines will have to look for an alternative location to get their tickets with the shuttering of the California Lottery's busiest retailer. It's not unco
May 22, 2026, 4:22 pm - Lottery News

Arizona Lottery delays expiration date of $12.8 million jackpot-winning ticket in legal battleNews Story
Court will decide who owns the ticket after last-minute exemption By Kate Northrop The Arizona Lottery granted a retailer's request to extend the expiration deadline of a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot-winning ticket while the court figures out who is legally entitled to the prize. Just days before a $12.8 million winning ticket for The Pick was about to expire, the Arizona Lottery extended its lifespan so the court could have more time to decide who rightfully owns it. In
May 21, 2026, 7:20 am - Lottery News

Maine Lottery adopts rules to ban bulk ticket purchasesNews Story
Maine joins growing number of states defending against jackpot buyouts By Kate Northrop It's official bulk lottery ticket purchases are illegal in Maine, making it the latest state to adopt laws in defense against organized groups aiming to buy jackpots. The Maine Lottery has adopted new rules to ban bulk ticket purchases for any of its games. Maine has now become part of the growing number of lotteries across the country taking steps to curtail ticket buying behavior that inten
May 12, 2026, 7:16 am - Lottery News

California Lottery accidentally publishes winner's address instead of retailer's in press releaseNews Story
$12 million jackpot winner's privacy jeopardized in blunder By Kate Northrop The California Lottery has issued a statement after they accidentally exposed a $12 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot winner's personal address in a press release. A $12 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot winner's privacy was jeopardized after the California Lottery inadvertently revealed their home address in a news release instead of the retailer's. On Friday, the California Lottery issued a press release v
Apr 6, 2026, 1:10 pm - Lottery News