Mega Millions Cracks $250M, Powerball Nearing $100M For Weekend Drawings
By Lottery Geeks’ calculations, 7.5 million tickets were sold for Powerball Wednesday — half as many as for the previous day’s Mega Millions.
July 19, 2024
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The launch of Team USA is very purposefully timed, as the Summer Olympic Games in Paris are scheduled to commence next Friday, July 26.
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California Lottery Discovers Software Glitch In Daily Derby Ticket Machines
A glitch impacted prize amounts in the Daily Derby game, and the lottery is attempting to make good by adding $1.2 million to the prize pool.
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On Eve Of National Lottery Day, Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $226 Million
There will also be a major drawing on National Lottery Day, with Wednesday’s Powerball game offering an estimated jackpot of $75 million.
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Two federal cases highlight the continued prevalence of lottery scams, with criminals able to steal millions of dollars from their victims.
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Walmart Is Making Major Push To Grow Its Lottery Sales
The exact mechanics of Walmart’s play are as yet unclear, but the “Lottery@Walmart” plan is indeed underway with potential major ramifications.
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The Lotto Matrix: Unclaimed Billions, IGT Expands Reach, Lotto.com Milestone and More
A weekly review of lottery news from around the U.S. shows another big deal for IGT and several new millionaires across the country.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Cracks $200M At End Of Week With Two Washington Lottery Millionaires
Mega Millions has by far the juicier jackpot, with Friday’s drawing estimated at $203 million. Powerball is at $54 million for Saturday.
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FOMO, The Gambler’s Fallacy, And The Downside To Playing The Same Lottery Numbers Every Time
“There’s a false sense of control that goes on, where people think they have the ability to predict things and the ability to control outcomes,” said Ercole.
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The Lottery Gets Dystopian In Upcoming Amazon Action-Comedy ‘Jackpot!’
Awkwafina and John Cena star in the feature film about a near future in which California lottery winners are hunted for big money.
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New Wrinkle In Edwin Castro $2 Billion Powerball Legal Battle
Jose Rivera's new lawyer is trying to obtain evidence from the CA Lottery that the ticket was stolen, but Castro continues to deny the claim.
July 10, 2024
PA Lottery, IWG Launch New iLottery Category Dubbed ‘EZ eInstants’
The PA Lottery is the first in the U.S. to launch IWG’s “eFastPlay” category, designed to offer a simplistic playing experience offering instant gratification and quick payouts.
July 9, 2024