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Proposed bill would let voters decide on an Alabama state lotteryNews Story
Legislators tired of losing revenue to neighboring states with lotteries By Kate Northrop Alabama legislators proposed a bill on Tuesday that would allow Alabama residents to vote on whether they want to have a state lottery. Another legislative session, another attempt to enact an Alabama state lottery. Supporters of a new bill say the state is actively losing revenue to neighboring jurisdictions, and this proposal would aim to stop that. State Senator Merika Coleman-Evans helpe
Feb 5, 2026, 8:58 am - 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 - Lottery News

Lottery winner of £1 million lands in emergency room: "It was a massive wakeup call"News Story
Nonstop partying comes to an end after health incident scares winner straight By Kate Northrop A U.K. lottery winner who instantly became a millionaire overnight went from partying for months to spending eight long days in the hospital after a health scare gave him the wakeup call he said he needed. A serious health incident wound a U.K. lottery winner of 1 million (US$1.3 million) in the hospital for eight days, an experience he said he would never forget. Adam Lopez, 39, experi
Oct 9, 2025, 8:06 am - Lottery News

$48 billion over 40 years: Where California Lottery dollars goNews Story
From textbooks to firefighters: how lottery dollars make a difference By Kate Northrop Today, the California Lottery celebrates its official 40th anniversary, and aside from launching a colorful scratch-off ticket to mark the occasion, it's raised over $48 billion for educational programs across its entire lifespan and influenced more than 1,000 school districts. Over the past four decades, the California Lottery has contributed $48 billion toward educational programs, career prepara
Oct 3, 2025, 7:48 am - Lottery News

New Zealand Lottery to change its Powerball game and simplify online spendingNews Story
Lottery officials want to see larger jackpots By Kate Northrop The New Zealand Lottery announced fundamental changes that will impact the flexibility players will have to spend on tickets online, with a potential increase in difficulty to winning the nation's flagship Powerball game in the coming years. Later this month, Lotto NZ will be introducing some major changes as part of its system upgrade, which includes a simplified spending limit, new customer-facing terminals in-store, an
Sep 15, 2025, 3:43 pm - Lottery News

South Carolina Lottery begins accepting debit card payments for ticket purchasesNews Story
South Carolina Lottery leaves behind cash-only mentality By Kate Northrop The South Carolina Lottery announced on Tuesday that lottery players can now purchase tickets with a debit card. It's easier for South Carolina residents to buy lottery tickets now that state lawmakers have signed off on an additional payment method for lottery purchases. Retailers will now accept debit cards and contactless debit cards, in addition to cash, as payment for lottery games, South Carolina Lott
Jul 5, 2025, 9:10 am - Lottery News

Active-duty service member wins $1.3 million jackpot same day he signs up for PA Lottery accountNews Story
New Pennsylvania resident gets a warm welcome to the state By Kate Northrop An active-duty Army service member hit the jackpot the same day he signed up for a Pennsylvania Lottery account when he won a $1.3 million prize playing online. A new Pennsylvania resident got a fresh start in the state when he won over $1.3 million the same day he signed up for a Pennsylvania Lottery online account. Active-duty service member Christopher Lehman, who has served in the Army for 25 years, t
Jun 24, 2025, 9:19 am - Lottery News