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Huge luck in Michigan this week: five big lottery wins in one weekNews Story
Third time's not the charm it's the prelude By Kate Northrop Lottery players in Michigan have been remarkably lucky this past week, with five big lottery wins in Powerball, Lucky for Life, and Lotto 47 occurring within mere days of each other. It seems the Michigan Lottery has been announcing major wins left and right, with three Lucky for Life wins practically back-to-back, one $5 million Powerball prize, and a $1.72 million Lotto 47 jackpot being won in less than a week. On Sun
Oct 2, 2024, 7:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman skips vacation and wins $500,000 in the lottery insteadNews Story
Staying in has its perks By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman decided to skip a weekend getaway, and as a result, was in the right place at the right time to win a $500,000 prize in the lottery. Not many can say that they'd be thrilled to pass up on a planned vacation, but one Michigan resident is happy she called it off in exchange for a $500,000 lottery prize. Traci Verbowski of Kawkawlin didn't feel like following through with a planned weekend getaway and instead opted for somet
Sep 29, 2024, 5:32 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man who misses lottery jackpot by one number wins $795,905 Fantasy 5 jackpot the next nightNews Story
No small feat! By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who was disappointed that he had missed the jackpot by one number was surprised to learn that he had won a $795,905 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot the next night. Although he was grateful for the smaller win, one Michigan man was miffed that he had missed winning the jackpot by one number. The next night, that feeling was replaced by shock when he learned he had really accomplished what he had set out to do. The 53-year-old winner, who ch
Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 millionNews Story
Turns out, his friend picked the right one By Kate Northrop A Michigan man had his friend buy a lottery ticket on his behalf. As it turns out, the ticket he picked out won a $2 million prize. What are friends for, if not helping you become a millionaire? One Michigan man asked his friend to buy a lottery ticket on his behalf and ended up winning $2 million with the ticket he picked out. The 54-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, said his jaw hit the floor and stayed t
Aug 8, 2024, 10:35 am - Todd - Lottery News

Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91News Story
Former Executive paved the way for the lottery world By Kate Northrop On Thursday, the New Jersey Lottery published a dedication to the life of former Executive Director Gloria Decker, whose role as a glass ceiling breaker in the lottery industry cemented her place in New Jersey history. On July 23, 2024, the former Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery, Gloria Decker, passed away. The New Jersey Lottery published a statement on her passing, remembering her accomplishments and
Aug 2, 2024, 6:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery moves draw studio and discontinues live drawingsNews Story
Drawings to move exclusively online for viewing on the web By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery announced that it is relocating its draw studio and that drawings will no longer be aired on live television. Connecticut Lottery drawings will be exclusively viewable online starting this month following a relocation of the draw studio, a press release from the Lottery revealed. In August, the Connecticut Lottery completed a move to its new Wallingford headquarters , about a 30-mi
Jul 12, 2024, 6:51 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man wins $6 million on the second lottery ticket he bought this yearNews Story
He bought two lottery tickets this year, and one of them made him a millionaire By Kate Northrop A Michigan man instantly became a millionaire his second lottery ticket purchase this year netted him a $6 million prize. One Michigan man bought two lottery tickets this year. One of those tickets turned him into a millionaire when it won a $6 million top prize on a scratch-off game. The 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, was at the 7-Eleven on South Groesbeck Highway
Jul 1, 2024, 7:32 am - Todd - Lottery News

One California winner of $395 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot comes forwardNews Story
Now we wait for the second winner, who bought their winning ticket at the same store By Kate Northrop One of the lottery winners splitting a $395 million Mega Millions who bought their winning ticket at the same store as the other jackpot winner has come forward to claim their share of the prize. The California Lottery announced on Tuesday that one of the winners of the $395 million Mega Millions jackpot has claimed their prize, which will be split with another jackpot-winning ticket
Jun 27, 2024, 7:49 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery commemorates 50th anniversaryNews Story
Did you know? Illinois was the first state to air a drawing live on television By Kate Northrop The Illinois Lottery is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with new promotions, sweepstakes, and events for players across the state to enjoy. In July, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th year in operation by offering Illinois players several new ways to participate in games and more chances to win prizes. The Illinois Lottery started our journey back in July of 1974
Jun 26, 2024, 3:15 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Third time's the charm for Maryland winner of $150,000 lottery prizeNews Story
Occasional player baffles husband, who is the more frequent player in the relationship By Kate Northrop An occasional Maryland lottery player scratched off two losing tickets before deciding to put down some cash for a third, which paid off to the tune of $150,000. Third time's the charm for one casual Maryland lottery player, who baffled her lottery-loving husband with the $150,000 win. The grocery store employee, who was identified as Yeyo in a press release to hide her identit
Jun 25, 2024, 5:22 pm - Todd - Lottery News