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Playing the same lottery numbers for years wins South Carolina woman a $507,000 Cash 5 jackpotNews Story
Consistency is key By Kate Northrop A South Carolina lottery player finally won big after playing the same numbers for years, scooping a Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot of $507,000. It's about time her lottery numbers came through, one South Carolina woman had to say when her numbers hit a Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot worth $507,000. The South Carolina Lottery announced on Thursday that an anonymous Midlands woman claimed a six-figure jackpot after having played her numbers for years. It'
Aug 12, 2025, 7:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

New Jersey teacher receives $500,000 winning lottery ticket as gift from parentNews Story
Teacher's summer surprise: forgotten ticket worth half a million By Kate Northrop A New Jersey teacher received a variety of gifts from their students' parents at the end of the school year, but one stood out among the rest: a lottery ticket worth $500,000. Late June is the time parents usually give their children's teachers a thank-you present in New Jersey public schools, and one teacher was lucky to find out that their gifted lottery ticket was worth more than expected. At the
Jul 21, 2025, 12:42 pm - Todd - Lottery News

New Jersey resident says no thanks to road rage, wins $600,000 lottery prize insteadNews Story
Potentially sour encounter with other driver is blessing in disguise By Kate Northrop A New Jersey resident was not in the mood to engage with road rage during a traffic stall, and the strategy of avoidance led to a $600,000 lottery win instead. A New Jersey lottery player turned a potentially sour encounter on the road into a positive happenstance when they decided to take a detour to avoid a traffic dispute. On June 3, traffic through Essex County was congested, much to the dis
Jun 26, 2025, 8:16 am - Todd - Lottery News

Australian man deletes email from lottery about $50 million Powerball jackpot winNews Story
Multiple attempts to get ahold of winner within the span of one hour By Kate Northrop It took multiple attempts for the Australian Lottery to get ahold of a $50 million (US$35.35 million) Powerball jackpot winner, who had previously deleted a very-real email alerting him to the win. An Australian man was none the wiser that he had actually won a $50 million Powerball jackpot since he had deleted the initial email informing him that he should claim the prize. Thankfully, it didn't
Mar 18, 2026, 8:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

Georgia lottery winner starts off new year by claiming $983 million Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
One lone individual officially becomes the largest lottery winner in state history By Kate Northrop The Georgia Lottery has announced that the single lottery winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to claim the largest prize in Georgia state history. Whoever won the $983 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot back in November started off the new year on the right foot. Just two days into 2026, they presented their winning ticket to Georgia Lottery officials.
Jan 7, 2026, 7:47 am - Todd - Lottery News

Good omen? Bird collision preceded NJ lottery winner's $90 million Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
I knew something was coming: Window strike foretold massive win By Kate Northrop The New Jersey lottery winner of a $90 million Mega Millions jackpot knew something was headed their way when a bird crashed into their window the night they unknowingly became the state's newest multi-millionaire. A bird strike on a New Jersey lottery player's window was a sign that foretold their $90 million Mega Millions jackpot win, the winner said. The anonymous player told New Jersey Lottery of
Dec 11, 2025, 7:53 am - Todd - Lottery News

Special numbers win Kentucky couple $225,000 lottery prize in Cash Ball 225News Story
Couple tests Quick Picks vs. chosen numbers theory and winds up with favorable result By Kate Northrop A Kentucky couple won a $225,000 Cash Ball 225 lottery prize using a set of sweet and sentimental numbers near and dear to them. A retired couple won a $225,000 prize in Cash Ball 225, a lottery game local to Kentucky, after picking up the game a year ago. The husband-and-wife pair, who wished to remain anonymous, will purchase three plays on their tickets. The first set is thei
Sep 30, 2025, 9:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

$2 mistake turns into $150,000 Pick 5 lottery prize for Maryland playerNews Story
I accidentally hit it a third time. graduation year becomes lucky numbers By Kate Northrop A $2 mistake while purchasing some Pick 5 lottery tickets ended up becoming the happiest accident yet for one Maryland woman, who won a $150,000 prize in a single drawing because of it. An occasional Maryland lottery player had a mishap while purchasing her Pick 5 tickets that cost her $2, but in reality, the transaction could not have gone any better, save for buying more tickets of course.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mississippi Lottery player comes forward to collect record $1.2 million Match 5 jackpotNews Story
Devoted lottery player claims historic state prize days after the drawing By Kate Northrop One lucky Mississippi lottery fan claimed a historic state prize this week: a $1.2 million Match 5 jackpot that marked the game's first seven-figure prize. Ever since the Mississippi Lottery launched in 2019, one faithful Mississippi resident's consistent play helped them make state history when they won a $1.2 million Match 5 jackpot. On June 4, the Match 5 draw resulted in a single winnin
Jun 13, 2025, 9:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

$83.5 million Lotto Texas winner reveals name in court battle: "Tired of being ignored"News Story
Texas Lottery refuses to acknowledge ticket holder as official jackpot winner By Kate Northrop The woman who sued the Texas Lottery for withholding an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot payout while keeping her identity anonymous has publicly revealed her name in testimony as part of her ongoing battle to receive the winnings. A Houston-area lottery player publicized her identity in a bid to draw more attention to her ongoing legal battle against the Texas Lottery for an $83.5 million
Jun 11, 2025, 3:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News