Single Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, eighth-largest in US lottery history
A single ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers for the Aug. 12 Powerball drawing, claiming an estimated $1.04 billion prize, the eighth-largest in U.S
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No Powerball winner Aug. 15, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million
No tickets matched all six Powerball numbers in the Saturday Aug. 15 drawing, causing the jackpot to roll to an estimated $905 million for the next drawing.
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $100 million after no winner Aug. 14
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday Aug. 14 Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to $100 million for the next drawing on Aug. 18.
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
Justice family and New York lender finalize Greenbrier Resort refinancing deal, casino operations uncertain
The Justice family secured a financing deal with a New York lender for The Greenbrier Resort, but the resort's casino may close pending a West Virginia Lottery
Charleston Gazette-Mail · +15 outlets
Greenbrier Casino to shut down, cut jobs amid refinancing deal
The Greenbrier Resort plans to close its casino and cut jobs as part of a refinancing deal with a New York lender.
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Illinois Powerball winner claimed, ticket sold at Quincy Hy-Vee; manager reacts
The $1.04 billion winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee in Quincy, Illinois, and the store manager commented on selling the winning ticket.
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West Virginia Lottery review puts Greenbrier casino operations at risk
The West Virginia Lottery is reviewing the new ownership of The Greenbrier, which could determine whether the resort's casino remains open.
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Massachusetts Megabucks jackpot reaches record $26.95 million
The Massachusetts Megabucks lottery jackpot rose to a record $26.95 million, the highest in the game's history.
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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot, 4 years after state's Mega Millions frenzy
The Illinois Powerball winner comes nearly four years after the state saw a $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot win, drawing comparisons between the two historic l
The Florida Times-Union · +14 outlets
Gambling Commission investigates illegal lotteries on TikTok
The Gambling Commission is looking into the operation of illegal lottery schemes being promoted on TikTok.
Lottery Daily · +1 outlets
167 lottery prizes worth $1M or more go unclaimed each year
An analysis finds that 167 lottery prizes valued at $1 million or more go unclaimed annually, highlighting where the unclaimed money ends up.
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The Gambia signs five-year lottery deal with Techlott
The Gambia has entered into a five-year agreement with Techlott to operate its national lottery.
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Powerball winner in Illinois, Florida from Aug. 12 drawing claims $1 million
In addition to the $1.04 billion jackpot winner, a Powerball ticket sold in Florida matched five numbers to win $1 million in the same Aug. 12 drawing.
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Powerball $100K ticket sold at Newburgh smoke shop
A $100,000 Powerball ticket was purchased at a smoke shop in Newburgh, New York.
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Virginia Beach Powerball ticket delivers $100K prize
A Powerball ticket sold in Virginia Beach won $100,000 in the billion-dollar jackpot drawing.
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Pasquotank County woman wins $1M Powerball jackpot
A woman in Pasquotank County, North Carolina won a $1 million Powerball prize.
WITN · +12 outlets
Powerball $50K prize won at Temple Hills shop
A Powerball ticket sold at a shop in Temple Hills, Maryland won $50,000.
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Pennsylvania online Powerball player wins $100K with Power Play
A Pennsylvania lottery player who bought a Powerball ticket online won $100,000 after adding the Power Play multiplier.
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