Single ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, eighth-largest in US history
A single Powerball ticket purchased in Illinois matched all numbers for the $1.04 billion jackpot, the eighth-largest lottery prize in US history and the larges
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Virginia Lottery posts record $914 million in fiscal 2026 sales
The Virginia Lottery reported record sales of $914 million for fiscal 2026, highlighting strong growth in the state's lottery business.
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North Carolina sports wagering ends fiscal 2026 with $7.62 billion handle
North Carolina's sports betting market handled $7.62 billion in wagers for fiscal 2026, reflecting the state's growing sports wagering industry.
North Carolina Sports Betting · +1 outlets
Report: Tennessee lottery proceeds fall short of scholarship costs for first time
Tennessee lottery revenue failed to cover scholarship expenses for the first time, raising questions about the program's long-term sustainability.
Yahoo · +2 outlets
Maryland gaming contributed $1.64 billion to various programs in 2026
Maryland's gaming industry generated $1.64 billion for state programs, underscoring the sector's fiscal importance.
Gambling News · +3 outlets
Powerball ticket sold in Sacramento area wins more than $820,000
A Powerball ticket matching five numbers sold at a Sacramento County ARCO gas station won over $820,000 in the same drawing as the $1.04 billion jackpot.
CBS News · +2 outlets
Georgia players win prizes as $1.04B Powerball jackpot hits Illinois
Multiple Georgia Lottery tickets won $50,000 each in the same Powerball drawing where the $1.04 billion jackpot landed in Illinois.
fox5atlanta.com · +3 outlets
Norwegian lottery lawsuit settled out of court
Norsk Tipping settled customer claims out of court amid renewed political questions about Norway's lottery monopoly.
focusgn.com · +3 outlets
Maryland sports wagering contributes $8.4 million to state during July
Maryland collected $8.4 million from sports wagering tax revenue in July 2026, adding to the state's gaming contributions.
nottinghammd.com · +6 outlets
$26.75 million Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton, winner unknown
A $26.75 million Lotto Texas ticket was sold at an Angleton gas station, and the winner has not yet come forward.
Hoodline · +3 outlets
Federal Court dismisses Kedah government bid to appeal pool betting outlet licences case
Malaysia's Federal Court dismissed Kedah's bid to appeal a case involving pool betting outlet licenses, a long-running legal challenge to lottery operations in
Malay Mail · +6 outlets
Report: Cape Cod towns get inadequate share of state lottery aid
An analysis found that Cape Cod communities receive a disproportionately small share of Massachusetts lottery aid relative to their contributions.
Cape Cod Chronicle
North Carolina State Lottery Commission appoints Jason Poole as partner
TRP Sumner PLLC partner Jason Poole was appointed to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission.
Greater Fayetteville Business Journal · +3 outlets
NC Education Lottery awards top prizes to several winners
The North Carolina Education Lottery paid out top prizes to multiple winners across various games.
Gambling News · +10 outlets