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New Jersey lottery player "on a mission" to buy tickets wins $1 millionNews Story
Something told me to get up, get my shoes out and get my tickets. By Kate Northrop A New Jersey resident suddenly felt the urge to leave the house to buy lottery tickets, and in following their gut ended up winning a $1 million prize. A New Jersey local was on a mission to play the lottery during a family trip, and after locating the perfect lucky retailer, won a $1 million top prize in a scratch-off game. While taking a trip to the Jersey Shore to visit family, one anonymous sc
Dec 5, 2024, 8:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

15 coworkers win $30 million Western Australia Powerball jackpot after member forgets to buy ticketsNews Story
A mistake is just a happy accident By Kate Northrop A group of 15 coworkers claimed a $30 million (US$19.75 million) Western Australia Powerball jackpot after the group representative forgot to buy a lottery ticket for the correct drawing. A slip-up led to an unexpected $30 million Powerball win after the group member in charge of buying tickets for a 15-person lottery pool missed a drawing for another game. The anonymous group representative, who claimed the prize on behalf of h
Nov 4, 2024, 5:19 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Georgia lottery player makes state history with $478.2 million Powerball jackpot winNews Story
Largest jackpot win ever in the Peach State By Kate Northrop Someone in Georgia made state history last night by winning a $478.2 million Powerball jackpot, setting the record for the biggest lottery win in the state. Last night's $478.2 million Powerball jackpot was won by a single ticket in Georgia, setting a new record for the largest lottery win in the state's history. The lucky winner purchased the lifechanging Quick Pick ticket at Quick Mart on Buford Dam Road in Buford and
Oct 24, 2024, 2:41 pm - Todd - Lottery News

"Creature of habit" Kentucky lottery player claims $10 million Powerball Double Play prizeNews Story
Winner is sure glad they started adding the feature to their tickets By Kate Northrop A self-proclaimed creature of habit from Kentucky stepped forward with a $10 million winning Powerball Double Play ticket earlier this month, offering advice to fellow lottery players who enjoy playing for big jackpots. The Kentucky Lottery announced last week that an anonymous Kentucky resident has claimed a $10 million prize from a Powerball Double Play drawing. For one player, buying lottery
Aug 15, 2024, 2:38 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Store clerk tricks Tennessee father and steals $1 million winning lottery ticketNews Story
Cashier who stole prize arrested Includes video report By Kate Northrop A Tennessee Lottery retailer clerk has been arrested after tricking a local father and stealing his winning ticket worth $1 million. A Tennessee man almost lost out on a $1 million prize he didn't even know about after a retailer clerk tricked him into thinking he hadn't won anything. Meet Patel, 23, has been put behind bars after getting caught stealing a $1 million winning lottery ticket from a customer
Jul 23, 2024, 7:53 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Arkansas woman sleeps with lottery tickets under pillow, wins $2 million Powerball prizeNews Story
It worked for her in the past! By Kate Northrop An Arkansas woman wanted to win Powerball so badly, she slept with her lottery ticket under her pillow and she woke up to a $2 million prize the next morning. While children will place their baby teeth under their pillow to look forward to a visit from the Tooth Fairy, some lottery players rest their heads on their tickets dreaming of that big win. For one Arkansas woman, that dream came true when she woke up the next day. An anonym
Dec 17, 2023, 9:52 pm - Todd - Lottery News

$2B Powerball winner Edwin Castro bought $4M mansion for parents while brother manages his wealthNews Story
World's biggest lottery winner is spreading the wealth to his family By Kate Northrop Sources close to Edwin Castro, the winner of the world's largest lottery jackpot, have revealed that he's been generously sharing his prize money with his family, who are also involved managing his finances. The Altadena Japanese-inspired mansion Edwin Castros scooped up for $4 million earlier this year was actually purchased for his parents, according to the New York Post. It isn't Castro who's
Dec 13, 2023, 7:50 am - Todd - Lottery News

Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in SenateNews Story
Senator warns current laws can lead to having a target on your back By Kate Northrop A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to claim prizes anonymously passed unanimously in the Senate. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that would allow lottery winners of prizes $100,000 and above to remain anonymous. Senator Lisa Baker, the bill's sponsor, said Senate Bill 373 will provide protection for players' winnings, families, and identities. Th
Sep 21, 2023, 5:58 pm - Todd - Lottery News

"Lottery Lawyer" Jason Kurland sentenced to prison after defrauding winners of over $100 millionNews Story
13 years in prison for man who stole from his own clients By Kate Northrop New York-based attorney and self-proclaimed Lottery Lawyer Jason Jay Kurland, 49, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after stealing millions of dollars from the dozens of significant lottery jackpot winners he advised. After trial began in July 2022, in which he was accused of multiple counts of fraud and money laundering, Kurland has been handed a 13-year prison sentence for his role in carrying out sch
Jun 16, 2023, 2:17 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Massachusetts store clerk indicted after stealing lottery ticket worth $3 million from customerNews Story
Cashier switched her story during investigation, something didn't add up By Kate Northrop A liquor store clerk and her coworker have been indicted on charges that they stole a winning Massachusetts Lottery ticket worth $3 million and attempted to cash it in. Following a four-month investigation, a Plymouth County grand jury indicted Carly Nunes, 23, of Lakeville, on multiple criminal charges for stealing and attempting to claim a winning lottery ticket worth $3 million. Massachus
May 16, 2023, 6:32 am - Todd - Lottery News