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Can You Keep A Multimillion-Dollar Secret?
It's often in a lottery winner's best interest to stay anonymous, but most states don't give you a choice in the matter
July 30, 2024
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.
July 11, 2024
Perceptions And Realities: 15 Perspectives On Whether The Lottery Is Gambling
The mission was to determine whether people generally view the lottery as a form of gambling, and to understand why some view it as something different, or less risky.
July 3, 2024
Plot Points: ‘The Simpsons’ Parodies Myths And Realities Of The Lottery
The themes and stereotypes satirized in "Dog of Death" are so ingrained in lottery culture that they remain sharp and funny 32 years later.
June 19, 2024
Connecticut Lottery’s Andrew Walter Talks iLottery Launch, Partnering With Fanatics Sportsbook, And More
"The lottery is almost 52 years old, so to be able to sell some of our products online ... it's a long time coming and we're excited."
June 13, 2024
All In On 50/50s: Lotteries, Basically, Without Government Oversight
If an organization wants to run a raffle legally, it must do some research. There are many limitations. Every state has its own rules.
May 21, 2024
Is This The Greatest Lottery Ad of All Time? Hey, You Never Know
Business boomed under the Ralph Buckley-led advertising campaign. Inevitably, there were detractors, including the governor.
June 13, 2024
Full Of Hope: Lottery Scholarship Dollars Have Reshaped The College Landscape In Georgia
Georgia is the rare state where all lottery proceeds are channeled toward schooling — primarily in the form of the HOPE college scholarship.
May 17, 2024
The 5 Best Lottery Ads From Around The World
Over the years, several clever lottery ad campaigns have managed to stand out. Here are our picks for the cream of the crop.
May 7, 2024
Plot Points: More Than 20 Years Later, Does The ‘Friends’ Episode ‘The One With The Lottery’ Hold Up?
You can feel the passage of time watching an episode like 2003’s “The One with the Lottery,” which feels just ... so 2003.
April 30, 2024
Diving Into The Lottery ‘Pools’ Feature With Jackpocket CEO Peter Sullivan
"With Jackpocket Pools, we play all roles: organizer, manager, winnings coordinator, and more," said CEO Peter Sullivan.
April 24, 2024
Sources: Mega Millions Poised To Make Dramatic Ticket Price Increase From $2 To $5
It's about as close to a done deal as it can be, while one economist says, "what this will all boil down to is a question of price elasticity."
May 17, 2024