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North Carolina Lottery launches Celebrate America Raffle to commemorate 250 yearsNews Story
Online-only raffle to honor 250-year milestone By Kate Northrop As the United States celebrates a quarter-millennium of independence, the North Carolina Lottery is joining the nationwide commemoration with a special Celebrate America Raffle, featuring prize amounts that honor the milestone. North Carolina lottery players can now participate in a patriotic celebration with the exclusive Celebrate America Raffle, honoring the United States' 250th anniversary with a limited number of co
May 28, 2026, 9:10 am - Lottery News

Family tradition inspires North Carolina woman's $1.2 million lottery winNews Story
I always said I was going to win, but who actually believes it? By Kate Northrop An evening family tradition gave one North Carolina woman the bright idea to try playing a similar lottery game, leading to a win of more than $1.2 million. A North Carolina resident was participating in the nightly ritual she shared with her family one evening when it inspired her to play the lottery and subsequently win a $1.2 million prize. Kathy Lopez of Newport was at home relaxing with her mom
Mar 25, 2026, 8:12 am - Lottery News

Illinois woman claims $536 million lottery prize, first Mega Millions jackpot claimed in 2026News Story
Illinois lottery winners take the top two spots for online wins By Kate Northrop The Illinois Lottery announced on Wednesday that one Illinois woman claimed a $536 million Mega Millions jackpot this week, the first Mega Millions jackpot claimed in 2026. The lone winner to lay sole claim to a $536 million Mega Millions jackpot has stepped forward to take home the cash. She chose to claim the prize under the pseudonym Lucky Lady to hide her identity, rather fitting for the circumst
Mar 20, 2026, 8:03 am - Lottery News

UK National Lottery scratch-off tickets can be delivered to your doorstepNews Story
Players can have tickets delivered in 15 minutes with new service By Kate Northrop The UK National Lottery has partnered with a third-party company to allow their scratch-off tickets to be purchased from the comfort of home and delivered right to your doorstep. The UK National Lottery has authorized physical ticket delivery services, allowing players from 16 cities across England and Wales to get their scratch-off tickets in the most convenient way possible. Delivery services com
Jan 28, 2026, 8:45 am - Lottery News

Indiana legislature rejects bill for online lottery ticket salesNews Story
Another consecutive year of little to no interest for a digital lottery platform By Kate Northrop A bill to allow online lottery sales in Indiana died before it even had the chance to make it to the House floor for consideration, snuffing out hopes for a digital platform yet again. Indiana lawmakers are not interested in discussing an online lottery, with the most recent proposal harboring barely any support before it was removed from the docket for consideration. House Represent
Jan 26, 2026, 9:24 am - Lottery News

Illinois woman wins $250,000 FastPlay lottery jackpot after accidental purchaseNews Story
Magnificent movie error results in quarter-million-dollar win By Kate Northrop An Illinois woman was bemoaning an accidental lottery purchase, but the mistake turned out to be one in her favor when she scooped a $250,000 FastPlay jackpot. A brief mistake ended up rewarding an Illinois lottery player, whose unintentional ticket purchase landed her a hefty sum of $250,000. The Johnston City resident, who was identified by the Illinois Lottery as Holly, was all smiles when she came
Jan 5, 2026, 7:31 am - Lottery News

Kentucky woman brings in carton of eggs to claim $281,651 online lottery prizeNews Story
Internet meme inspires an uncanny lottery win and a memorable claim By Kate Northrop A Kentucky woman brought in and posed with a carton of eggs while claiming a $281,651 online lottery prize at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters. Word spread quickly around Kentucky Lottery headquarters that a lottery winner had walked into the building carrying a winning ticket and a carton of eggs. It was Hazel Morris and her husband, Dale, who had set Lottery staff abuzz last week with an unusu
Mar 30, 2025, 8:45 am - Lottery News

South Dakota launches mobile lottery ticket cashing for some prizes of up to $5,000News Story
New digital claim method for players who don't want to travel far By Kate Northrop The South Dakota Lottery announced on Thursday that its new mobile cashing functionality for some prizes is now live. South Dakota lottery winners of certain prizes don't even have to leave the house to cash in on their winnings since the rollout of the South Dakota Lottery's mobile cashing feature. Prior to Thursday, players were required to claim all prizes of $100 or more by visiting a South Dak
Mar 17, 2025, 9:33 am - Lottery News

North Carolina man wins $1.33 million lottery jackpot, largest online instant prize in the stateNews Story
Record-breaking epic jackpot win By Kate Northrop A North Carolina man set a new state lottery record with the tap of a button after he tried his luck in a digital instant game and scooped a $1.33 million jackpot. While sitting behind a screen, one North Carolina man won $1.33 million in a digital instant game, setting a new state record for the largest online instant lottery prize. Jeffrey Gazaille of Mooresville decided to try his luck last Monday with the North Carolina Lotter
Oct 30, 2024, 8:32 am - Lottery News

Massachusetts online lottery pushed to April 2026, couriers to begin selling scratch-off ticketsNews Story
Lottery likens future courier services to DoorDash and Uber Eats By Kate Northrop The Massachusetts Lottery has revealed new developments related to online play, including a revised timeline for online ticket sales and the future ability to buy scratch-off games through lottery couriers. Massachusetts residents who enjoy the convenience of playing the lottery from their phones and computers have received fresh updates about the future of online gaming from the Massachusetts Lottery.
Oct 21, 2024, 4:45 pm - Lottery News