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Family tradition inspires North Carolina woman's $1.2 million lottery winNews Story
I always said I was going to win, but who actually believes it? By Kate Northrop An evening family tradition gave one North Carolina woman the bright idea to try playing a similar lottery game, leading to a win of more than $1.2 million. A North Carolina resident was participating in the nightly ritual she shared with her family one evening when it inspired her to play the lottery and subsequently win a $1.2 million prize. Kathy Lopez of Newport was at home relaxing with her mom
Mar 25, 2026, 8:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Final Cash4Life and Lucky for Life drawings taking place SaturdayNews Story
Millionaire for Life to replace both games starting Sunday By Kate Northrop Players who want one last shot at playing Cash4Life or Lucky for Life should get their tickets now before the games' final drawings take place Saturday night. Once Saturday's Cash4Life and Lucky for Life drawings take place, that's it Millionaire for Life will be coming in as their replacement. Feb. 21 is the final day to play either of the multi-state games in your jurisdiction. On Feb. 22, tickets go on
Feb 20, 2026, 8:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

Arkansas woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing $250,000 in lottery ticketsNews Story
Store owner's investigation revealed pattern linking employee to thefts By Kate Northrop An Arkansas woman was sentenced to 120 months in prison after getting caught stealing nearly $250,000 worth of lottery tickets from her workplace. An Arkansas woman accepted a negotiated plea deal after investigators found she stole almost $250,000 worth of lottery tickets from her employer over the course of several years. Billie Rainwater, 47, has been sentenced to 120 months in the Arkansa
Feb 7, 2026, 6:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Arkansas lottery winner of $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot comes forwardNews Story
Anonymous winner sought financial and legal advice before claiming lifechanging wealth By Kate Northrop The Arkansas Lottery announced today that the winner of the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward to claim their lifechanging prize. The Arkansas lottery player who held the only winning ticket in the nation for a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has officially been validated by the Arkansas Lottery as the true winner. The winner opted to remain anonymous and chose to r
Jan 22, 2026, 4:54 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery to go offline this weekend for "significant improvements"News Story
Increased player protections coming, players asked to plan ahead By Kate Northrop The UK National Lottery is bringing its website and app offline this weekend to implement the most significant improvements in its digital platform upgrades. UK lottery players are encouraged to plan around the expected National Lottery website and app outage this weekend as the Lottery completes another major step toward its modernization efforts. Starting 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 following
Jan 21, 2026, 7:45 am - Todd - Lottery News

"I can't believe it!" North Carolina man hugs store clerk after winning $2 million prizeNews Story
Celebration of pure joy erupts in store after prize reveal By Kate Northrop A North Carolina lottery winner experienced a moment of unbridled delight upon discovering his $2 million win, embracing the store clerk who sold him the ticket. It was all smiles, hugs, and celebrations in a local convenience store when one North Carolina man discovered he had won $2 million on a lottery ticket. Sheldon McDougald of Broadway stopped at the Circle K convenience store on Broadway Road in S
Jan 14, 2026, 7:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Washington's Lottery announces St. Patrick's Day RaffleNews Story
Washington players get a crack at best odds at winning $1 million By Kate Northrop The Washington Lottery has announced that it will be holding a St. Patrick's Day Raffle for the very first time, advertising the best odds at winning a million dollars. Washington lottery players who participate in the Washington Lottery's newest raffle will have the best odds at winning a $1 million prize beginning later this month. The last time that Washington's Lottery held a raffle was in Nove
Jan 8, 2026, 8:59 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois man tears up after hitting $1.1 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot with online ticketNews Story
Winner was sure the official email was a scam By Kate Northrop An Illinois man was moved to tears when he realized that the official email from the Illinois Lottery alerting him to a $1.1 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot win was real. One lucky Illinois resident was hit with a sudden wave of emotion on the golf course when it dawned on him that he had really won a $1.1 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot. On Sunday, July 27, the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot was hit by one fortunate player
Aug 9, 2025, 8:51 am - Todd - Lottery News

U.K. National Lottery going on 36-hour break for huge technology upgradeNews Story
Massive technology refresh brings National Lottery into modern era By Kate Northrop As the U.K. National Lottery gets ready to undergo its most massive technology upgrade in three decades, ticket sales, ticket checkers, and prize claims will all experience a 36-hour blackout. The U.K. National Lottery is going on a 36-hour break starting this weekend, and officials are strongly recommending that players plan ahead. In a huge undertaking to modernize the technology that powers the
Aug 1, 2025, 7:41 am - Todd - Lottery News

Daily routine accelerates California father's exit strategy with $1 million lottery winNews Story
Hardworking father wins $1 million steps away from workplace By Kate Northrop While a hardworking California father thought out how to help his family make a change for the better, little did he know that a daily routine would grant him a way to fast-track his plans with a $1 million lottery prize. A $1 million win in the lottery accelerated a California man's timeline for starting a new chapter in life with his family and securing a stable future. Michael Wright of Vacaville nev
Jul 22, 2025, 8:27 am - Todd - Lottery News