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In California, billion is the new million

In California, billion is the new million

The California Lottery attributes the run of billion-dollar Powerball jackpots to the large number of tickets sold by the state.

Jan 06, 2024

What happens to unclaimed lottery prizes?

What happens to unclaimed lottery prizes?

Unclaimed lottery prizes are put to different uses in each state. Learn how the money is used in your state.

Dec 30, 2023

Will Alabama finally greenlight gaming in 2024?

Will Alabama finally greenlight gaming in 2024?

Debates have raged in Birmingham for years as to whether to legalize gaming in Alabama. Next year could finally usher in a breakthrough.

Dec 22, 2023

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Learn how to stay calm and focused after a lottery jackpot win.
- Nov 30, 2023
Lottery winner shares secrets

Mega Millions jackpot winner Cynthia Stafford shares the secret of her win.
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Find out how you can take a trip to space and how much it costs.
- Nov 16, 2023
10 myths about the lottery busted

This article debunks some common myths that frequently circulate about the U.S. lottery.
- Nov 08, 2023
Lottery jackpot winners — The other side of the rainbow

Big lottery winners tell stories of taking home epic jackpot prizes and how it’s changed their lives.
- Nov 08, 2023
Love at first scratch

Imaginative designs, varied dollar amounts, and favorable odds help to popularize scratch-off lottery tickets.
- Nov 08, 2023