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EXCLUSIVE: Weeks-long computerized draw error prevented many DC Lottery tickets from winning a prizeNews Story
Certain combinations had no chance of winning for three weeks By Kate Northrop Following independent observations by Lottery Post members of an unlikely statistical anomaly in Washington, D.C. draw outcomes, the DC Lottery identified a software problem that meant certain combinations had no shot at winning prizes in three games. The DC Lottery has implemented a fix for a coding error that prevented some tickets from winning in three of its local draw games for three weeks. After
Apr 22, 2026, 1:47 pm - Todd - 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

Florida man robs retailer for seven books of lottery tickets, returns to same store to cash them inNews Story
Thief confesses he needed money, but cashing attempts are baffling By Kate Northrop A Florida man stole seven books of lottery tickets from a retailer and then returned to the same store hours later to attempt to cash them in. A Florida man went on a back-and-forth robbery spree in May, stealing seven books of lottery tickets and repeatedly trying to cash in the winning tickets at two different stores. On the evening of May 5, 2025, Justin Farley, 43, visited the Circle K conveni
Oct 24, 2025, 9:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman buys the last three lottery tickets on the roll, wins $1 millionNews Story
Lucky lottery winner goes 3-for-3, but one is significantly better than the rest By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman was eyeing the dwindling roll of scratch-off lottery tickets at the store when she decided she had to have them all a choice that won her a $1 million prize. One Michigan woman couldn't help but scoop up the remaining lottery tickets in a scratch-off game pack, and while she didn't think much of it, it was a million-dollar decision. A million dollars just might be wa
Jun 8, 2026, 7:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman in tears at $1 million prize after reinvesting lottery winnings in new ticketNews Story
Winner runs out crying after friend suggests they stop for tickets By Kate Northrop An unassuming pitstop for lottery tickets became an occasion worthy of shed tears when a Michigan woman reinvested her lottery winnings and won $1 million. All it took for one Michigan woman to leave a store in tears was a quick suggestion and snap decision that made her the winner of a $1 million prize. The anonymous Genesee County resident was already out and about celebrating a special occasion
May 27, 2026, 8:55 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland woman credits late mother for winning $1 million top prize in Holiday RaffleNews Story
Lucky player tells of uncanny connection to raffle drawing By Kate Northrop The $1 million winner of the Maryland Lottery's first-ever Holiday Raffle said she believes her late mother had something to do with it. A Maryland lottery player revealed a coincidental connection between her late mother and the Maryland Lottery's new Holiday Raffle, in which she won the game's $1 million top prize. Karen L. of Rosedale didn't know it, but she was about to have the greatest start to a ne
Jan 15, 2026, 9:09 am - Todd - Lottery News

"A lot of high fiving in the store" after Idaho man discovers he won $1 million Raffle prizeNews Story
It was kind of like a craps table when you're on hot dice. Includes video report By Kate Northrop One of the $1 million top prize winners in the Idaho Lottery's annual $1,000,000 Raffle was having a casual time sipping coffee at his local store, but things turned exciting when he checked one of his tickets. The Idaho Lottery caught up with one of the big winners in their annual $1,000,000 Raffle, a long time lottery player and sixth generation Idahoan who plans on using his $1 m
Jan 9, 2026, 9:31 am - Todd - Lottery News

Oregon Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services and preventing bulk ticket purchasesNews Story
Oregon welcomes anonymous claims and bans ticket reselling Bulk buying is the next target By Kate Northrop During a commission meeting on Friday, the Oregon Lottery Commission discussed rule proposals that would regulate courier services in the state by disallowing international ticket purchases and prevent bulk ticket purchases above a certain threshold. In light of a major bulk purchase event in Texas and rule proposals in other states , the Oregon Lottery proposed rule changes
Jul 29, 2025, 7:14 am - Todd - Lottery News

South Carolina woman says forgetful husband led to $500,000 lottery winNews Story
Fine, I'll do it myself! By Kate Northrop A South Carolina woman's winning story involves a $500,000 prize that may not have come her way were it not for her husband's simple mistake. One South Carolina woman had to take matters into her own hands when her husband forgot to purchase some lottery tickets on her behalf, and the result was nothing short of magical. The anonymous woman was on her way home when she stopped at 357 Redi Mart on Highway 357 in Lyman to pick up the lotte
Jul 30, 2025, 8:28 am - Todd - Lottery News

Persistent Kentucky man wins $150,000 Powerball lottery prize: "It's just a dollar."News Story
Loyal lottery player is a huge Power Play fan, and for a good reason By Kate Northrop A Kentucky man who consistently adds the Power Play option to his Powerball lottery tickets has become a first-hand witness to the benefits of the add-on after winning a $150,000 prize. One Kentucky lottery player will not buy his Powerball tickets without the Power Play option, and now he has a track record to demonstrate why. William Elliott has stayed true to his method of lottery play, and h
Aug 19, 2025, 9:33 am - Todd - Lottery News