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Lottery is not random it's predeterminedReply
The fact is the state's lottery had nothing to do with that scandal. It was done by Nick Perry, the station's lottery announcer, along with a stagehand. Also the station's art director created the weighted balls for the draws. For some reason this saga is commonly brought up when someone accuses a state lottery of rigging.
Feb 1, 2026, 3:44 pm - rcbbuckeye - Lottery Discussion Forum

MUSL to launch "X's and O's," a new multi-state Powerball NFL gameNews Story
New game to focus on experiential prizes over jackpots By Kate Northrop A new multi-state lottery game coming later this year will take two of America's favorite things Powerball and football and smash them together. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) has announced a new multi-state Powerball game in partnership with the National Football League (NFL) called X's and O's. Players can expect to see the new game coming later this year, which will focus on awarding players w
Jan 17, 2026, 12:10 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones appointed as Mega Millions Lead DirectorReply
Speaking of Mega Millions, some lucky soul had X2 multiplier in CA with five #'s. Though no fan of parimutuel like they have, they scooped up just over $5 million. We'll see what direction, if any, this new Director takes.
Dec 6, 2025, 8:32 am - Bleudog101 - Lottery News

Mississippi Lottery halts Cash 3 triple payout promotion one week inReply
I often wonder if Chip is still with PBS in Lexington? The motorcycle guy from FL who was director sure didn't stay in that position long.
Nov 10, 2025, 11:11 am - Bleudog101 - Lottery News

$1.8 BILLION: Powerball jackpot now second-largest ever as ticket sales surge across the USAReply
California lottery would need to close one hour earlier to get their businesses together to prepare for the draw, so they're not going to cause delay like they did last time (when the jackpot was $2B). Shergill-Chima is the first Indian American serving as Director of the California Lottery. I hope she has a good team that supports her.
Sep 5, 2025, 6:15 pm - TwoMillion - Lottery News

Winner of $877,800 Idaho Cash jackpot is infamous bulk buyerNews Story
Idaho legislation moves along bill to ban bulk lottery ticket purchases By Kate Northrop The Idaho Lottery's initial suspicions that a bulk purchaser was at play during a jackpot run that resulted in an $877,800 Idaho Cash win were correct when it was confirmed that an entity known for executing jackpot buyouts came forward to claim the prize. In response to restless national sentiment surrounding the nature of jackpot buyouts and a recent $877,800 Idaho Cash win, Idaho state legisla
Feb 25, 2026, 6:42 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois woman claims $536 million lottery prize, first Mega Millions jackpot claimed in 2026Reply
While the Illinois Lottery does not disclose the final post-tax amount for privacy reasons, Illinois Lottery Public Relations Director Jennifer Born advised Lottery Post, the initial federal withholding is 24% while the Illinois state withholding is 4.95%. Bummer. Some people would need a calculator to figure out the initial cash payment. A few would even need somebody else to push the right keys. Of course we never know the specifics of a winner's tax bill we do know that most of it wi
Mar 25, 2026, 2:40 am - KY Floyd - Lottery News

Colorado bill would ban credit card lottery ticket purchases and online salesNews Story
Lottery couriers nearly caught in the crossfire By Kate Northrop Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would roll back credit card purchases for lottery tickets and ban direct online ticket sales. Some lawmakers in Colorado are not happy with the Colorado Lottery's unilateral decision to approve credit card purchases and direct online ticket sales, which the Colorado Lottery Commission approved in a meeting in November 2025. At the time the Lottery voted in favor of th
Mar 12, 2026, 9:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Colorado Lottery approves credit card purchases and online ticket salesNews Story
Skeptical legislators threaten to undo rule changes By Kate Northrop Colorado lottery players will soon be able to purchase lottery tickets online and pay for tickets using credit cards after the Colorado Lottery approved rule changes in a commission meeting this week. On Wednesday, the Colorado Lottery approved rule changes that will allow players to purchase lottery tickets online and use a credit card despite some state legislators expressing concern. Retailer advocates also s
Nov 24, 2025, 4:39 pm - Todd - Lottery News

New Jersey Lottery launches mobile prize claims for large prizesReply
In the last year, the New Jersey Lottery has streamlined and redesigned its claim form, making it much easier for players to file claims. It also put in a new system where players can receive their claim payments through direct deposit. And, lastly, comes this exciting new cell phone payment system. Kudos to the executive director and his team that listened at last to years of player complaints about how long it took to get paid on claims above $600 or almost any claim for that matter.
Nov 5, 2025, 6:01 pm - jplayer33 - Lottery News