The Lotto Matrix: Idaho Lottery Gives Back, NASPL Seminar, Dumpster Diving and More
Lottery winners paying it forward, losing tickets in the trash, and state lotteries paying big dividends
July 26, 2024
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News
Clerk’s Scheme Nearly Costs Lottery Player $1 Million Jackpot
A convenience store clerk in Tennessee has been charged after stealing a $1M lottery ticket from the rightful winner.
July 24, 2024
Online Lottery Courier theLotter Returns To Florida
Online lottery courier TheLotter has announced that it will soon begin offering its services in Florida, but hasn't given a launch date.
July 22, 2024
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.
July 17, 2024
Federal Law Enforcement Tackles Two Separate Lottery Scammers
Two federal cases highlight the continued prevalence of lottery scams, with criminals able to steal millions of dollars from their victims.
July 15, 2024
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.
July 15, 2024
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.
July 12, 2024
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.
July 10, 2024
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
NJ Powerball Winner Claims $222.6 Million Jackpot; Mega Millions Jackpot Still Unclaimed
A New Jersey Powerball player scored a $222 million jackpot, but a Mega Millions winner risks losing $1.13 billion by not claiming the prize.
July 9, 2024