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$5 million lottery prize is just one of the milestones celebrated by Pennsylvania grandmotherNews Story
Winner wants to take care of herself before embarking on a journey to live life to the fullest By Kate Northrop A Pennsylvania great-grandmother is cashing in on three milestones all at once her birthday, a second chance at life, and a $5 million lottery prize. One breast cancer survivor from Pennsylvania is commemorating two very special occasions with a well-timed $5 million lottery prize. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Lottery presented Donna Osborne, 75, with a commemorative c
Jul 2, 2024, 9:23 am - Todd - Lottery News

"The Breakfast Club" lottery group claims $842.4 million Powerball jackpotNews Story
Three-member group is the winner of the largest prize ever won in Michigan By Kate Northrop The winner of the $842.4 million Powerball jackpot drawn on Jan. 1, 2024, the largest Powerball lottery prize ever won in Michigan, was announced as a three-member group called The Breakfast Club. Wednesday, the Michigan Lottery announced at an in-person press conference that a three-member group called The Breakfast Club is the winner of the $842.4 million Powerball jackpot drawn on New Year'
Jun 12, 2024, 8:58 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lifetime laborer steps forward to claim $552 Mega Millions lottery jackpot in IllinoisNews Story
Hard working winner comes forward one week after scooping jackpot By Kate Northrop The winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot, which was won by one ticket in Illinois last week , has stepped forward to claim the historic prize. The Illinois winner of the largest jackpot won online in U.S. history is a hardworking individual who has always dreamed of retiring early following a lifetime of labor. This morning, the Illinois Lottery announced that the sole winner is MEGA Mi
Jun 11, 2024, 2:44 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Canadian man claims record $64 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot right before it expiresNews Story
Region's biggest lottery prize almost fades away By Kate Northrop A record-breaking $64 million (US$47.26 million) Lotto 6/49 jackpot was claimed by one Canadian man just mere weeks before the winning ticket expired. Atlantic Canada's largest lottery prize almost went unclaimed, but the lucky winner stepped forward with the ticket with just 19 days left on the clock. Merel Chiasson of Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick, had a winning lottery ticket worth $64 million in his bedroom dress
Mar 30, 2024, 11:50 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery to switch to computerized drawingsNews Story
Lottery to leave behind traditional ball drawings in favor of embracing the future By Kate Northrop The Maryland Lottery announced today that it has plans to switch its draw methods from traditional lottery ball drawing machines to digital computerized drawings. Next week, the Maryland Lottery will officially retire the ball drawing machines and switch over to a random number generator (RNG) to conduct its in-state games. Lottery balls and machines have been part of the Maryland
Dec 12, 2022, 12:08 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK woman wins lottery jackpot, finds out she's cancer-free right afterNews Story
Lottery winner urges people to stay on top of their health By Kate Northrop A cancer patient found out from her doctor that she was officially cancer-free immediately after winning a 1 million (US$1.19 million) lottery jackpot. Maxine Lloyd, 50, of Kettering, Northamptonshire, is incredibly lucky she received two sets of good news that anyone would be more than happy to receive one of. However, she's had to overcome a few difficult obstacles and has shown nothing but resilience i
Aug 18, 2022, 4:53 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Veteran who suffered brain injury wants to make world a better place with $65 million lottery winNews Story
Nearly homeless at one point, winner now wants to help others get back on their feet By Kate Northrop A veteran from the Canadian military who won a huge $65 million (US$51.6 million) Lotto Max jackpot was inspired by his past experiences to make the world better place with his newfound wealth. Jansen Ng, 41, of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, won't let millions get to his head. Nearly homeless at one point in the past, the lottery winner wants to instill hope and positivity in the worl
Jul 16, 2021, 1:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Covid nurse to buy home in Caribbean after winning the lotteryNews Story
Much deserved win for medical worker who served throughout the pandemic By Kate Northrop A nurse who worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is planning a move to the Caribbean after winning 10,000 (US$14,000) a month for a year in the National Lottery's Set For Life draw game. Teresa Robinson, 65, of Woodbridge in Suffolk has been a nurse for 35 years, but after a particularly grueling year working through the COVID-19 pandemic, she is set to retire on a Caribbean island with her partn
May 7, 2021, 12:20 pm - Todd - Lottery News

22-year-old grocery store bagger claims $70M jackpot from a lottery ticket he bought at workNews Story
A 22-year-old grocery store employee just won the biggest jackpot in Quebec's history after he purchased a ticket from the store where he works. Friday was a life-changing day for the lottery jackpot winner, 22-year-old Gregory Mathieu, as well as seven members of his family, who received a check for $70 million (US$52.3 million) from the Qu bec Lottery. Smiling as blue and white confetti filled the air, they collected their prize Friday morning at Loto-Quebec's office in Quebec City. L
Feb 28, 2020, 5:58 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Northern Michigan father of 7 claims $80M Powerball lottery jackpotNews Story
A northern Michigan father of seven and grandfather of 21 was revealed Wednesday as the winner of an $80 million Powerball jackpot. Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning numbers drawn on Sept. 21 1, 9, 22, 36, and 68, with Powerball number 22 according to the Michigan Lottery. He purchased his ticket at the Barrels Barrels Party Store located at 1375 SW Bayshore Drive in Suttons Bay. Anytime I see the jackpot getting up there I buy a few tickets and hope for the best
Oct 24, 2019, 11:44 am - Todd - Lottery News