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Florida: 4/1 - 4/30/2026Reply
Maybe everyone should stop gambling and ignore everything government related
Apr 5, 2026, 1:45 pm - Il2c - Pick 3 Forum

Florida: 3/1 - 3/31/2026Reply
its called gambling and luck can't take this game to seriously.
Mar 9, 2026, 4:38 pm - FLATRANSPLANT - Pick 3 Forum

Secrets of a lottery lawyer-Kurt Panouses interviewReply
You are forgetting that more and different online gambling is being permitted by some states such as sports gambling and casino gambling apps. There is a limited pool of player money with more and more competitors. Hey! The Powerball jackpot is $50 million... Wait,oh! Look at the squirrel
May 5, 2026, 8:29 am - Think - Lottery Discussion Forum

US Powerball multi-state lottery game expanding to the UKReply
You sure about that? Publication 519 (2025), U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens Gambling Winnings In general, nonresident aliens are subject to the 30% tax on the gross proceeds from gambling won in the United States if that income is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business and is not exempted by treaty. However, no tax is imposed on nonbusiness gambling income a nonresident alien wins playing blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, or big-6 wheel in the United States.
Apr 20, 2026, 6:24 am - kao1632 - Lottery News

South Dakota trust claims $78 million Lotto Texas jackpot days before it expiresReply
WOW Cashing a winning jackpot ticket a week before it expires that's what you call gambling.
May 13, 2026, 8:33 am - Tony Numbers - Lottery News

US Powerball multi-state lottery game expanding to the UKReply
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p519#en_US_2025_publink1000222351 Gambling Winnings In general, nonresident aliens are subject to the 30% tax on the gross proceeds from gambling won in the United States if that income is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business and is not exempted by treaty. (can sometime be hit with state taxes) apparently UK (also Germany) have tax treaties with USA that exempt gambling (aka lottery) winnings...
Apr 16, 2026, 1:50 am - kao1632 - 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

Oregon lottery kept my $1500 winning ticketReply
I heard this for 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, the federal jackpot tax reporting threshold increases from $1,200 to $2,000 I assume this applies since the huff n puff I have played in casinos is a video slot machine. So should not be reported via W-2G. I guess it's up to you on whether you report the earned income. It might be an interesting poll if the $500 Pick 3 Winners report as income. I would expect most people if they itemize deductions would show a gambling loss for the yea
May 19, 2026, 4:17 pm - jimjwright - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
I know the dictionary definition of gambling but I don't see buying a lottery ticket as a risk, more like entertainment and a wish to win. Buying in st a casino or race track or sports book for a few yards is taking a risk.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:28 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
From the Merriam Webster dictionary: gambling noun : the practice or activity of betting : the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You're a smart guy. I'm sure you know that gambling is taking a risk. Good luck and have a nice day!
Apr 26, 2026, 2:18 pm - Lotterologist - Lottery Discussion Forum