Lottery

Travel October 28

Winning lottery ticket sold at New York's JFK Airport Building

A person hit the jackpot winning $28,448 on a TAKE 5 ticket purchased at the JFK Airport Building in Jamaica, New York, on Oct. 27. The winner has not yet claimed their prize.

Mega Millions August 28

Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday jackpot of $582 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared past $600 million for only the ninth time in the game's history.

Family August 4

Lottery winner won't give brother big chunk of money as family is torn apart: 'Accused me of being selfish'

A Reddit drama about a lottery winner whose brother wants a big amount of her money has most users siding with the commonsense sister, who objects to a giant handout.

Alabama May 8

Gambling bill stalls in Alabama Legislature during session's final hours

A bill aimed at significantly liberalizing Alabama's gambling laws appears unlikely to progress any further in the Legislature this session.

Lottery April 30

Billion dollar Powerball winner highlights little-known lu Mein community in West Coast

Cheng "Charlie" Saephan has brought attention to his lu Mein culture, a southeast Asian ethnic group, in America after winning the $1.3 billion Powerball in Oregon.

Oregon April 29

Oregon authorities to reveal winner of $1.3B Powerball jackpot

Oregon authorities are set to publicly disclose the identity of the person who won the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot earlier this month.

Artificial Intelligence April 3

Washington's Lottery takes down mobile site after woman complained app's AI created topless photo of her

Washington’s Lottery "Test Drive a Win" app was unavailable on the website early Wednesday after a woman claimed the AI made a topless image of her.

New Jersey March 27

$1.13B Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket sold in Jersey Shore town

A customer at ShopRite Wines & Spirits in Neptune, New Jersey, has won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a losing streak dating back to last December.

Lottery March 7

Panel says online gambling could soon be coming to New York, Maryland, and possibly California

Panelists at an online gambling conference said New York, Maryland, and possibly California could soon follow Rhode Island and legalize online gambling.

Ohio February 1

Ohio man in disbelief after scratching winning lottery ticket: 'I thought I was having a heart attack'

An Ohio man said he plans to build a new home after winning $200,000 per year for the next 25 years on a scratch-off lottery ticket.