Illinois player wins $1.04B Powerball jackpot, the cheapest billion ever
A ticket sold in Illinois matched all Powerball numbers to win the $1.04 billion jackpot, noted as the smallest billion-dollar prize in Powerball history given
PlayUSA · +10 outlets
Powerball jackpot rolls to $48M after no winner in Aug. 17 drawing
No one matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $48 million for the next draw.
Detroit Free Press · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $113M after Tuesday drawing produces no winner
No ticket matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday's $100 million Mega Millions drawing, raising the jackpot to $113 million for the next draw.
Gambling News · +15 outlets
Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler steps down; ex-William Hill exec named as successor
Andria Vidler is leaving as CEO of Allwyn UK, the operator of the National Lottery, and a former William Hill executive will take over the leadership role.
Lottery Daily · +6 outlets
Gallup poll finds Americans are buying fewer lottery tickets
A new Gallup poll shows gambling participation among Americans has dropped to a new low, with lottery ticket purchasing declining.
Lottery Daily · +13 outlets
Hoosier Lottery to send estimated $350M surplus to Indiana state coffers
The Hoosier Lottery expects to transfer approximately $350 million in surplus revenue to the state, boosted by large Powerball jackpot runs that increased ticke
Indiana Capital Chronicle · +1 outlets
Florida Mega Millions winner claimed $800M ticket from Wawa
The winner of a massive $800 million Mega Millions prize has come forward to claim their ticket, which was purchased at a Wawa convenience store in Florida.
The Florida Times-Union · +11 outlets
New Massachusetts online lottery deemed dangerous for kids by reform group
A gambling harm prevention group warned that Massachusetts' new online lottery platform poses risks to minors due to easy access and addictive design.
GamblingHarm.org · +1 outlets
Lottery Corp profits dented by lucky year for customers
The Australian Lottery Corp reported lower profits as unusually high payouts to winners cut into earnings.
AFR
West Virginia Lottery panel to discuss Greenbrier control and appointments in executive session
The West Virginia Lottery Commission will hold closed-door talks about control of the Greenbrier resort's lottery operations and related appointments.
WV MetroNews
North Carolina man returns from New York to discover $1M Powerball prize
A Warren County, North Carolina man found a $1 million Powerball ticket in his wallet after returning home from a trip to New York.
FOX8 WGHP · +8 outlets
New Louisiana law opens recreational alligator hunt lottery
Louisiana has enacted a law creating a lottery system for recreational alligator hunting permits, with applications opening in August.
blackchronicle.com · +14 outlets
Federal judge dissolves injunction blocking Rhode Island cannabis retail licensing
A federal judge lifted an injunction that had blocked Rhode Island's cannabis retail business licensing process, clearing the way for new dispensary application
MMJDaily · +6 outlets
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj reservation lottery delayed, legal action initiated
The Rajasthan government deferred Panchayati Raj ward reservation lottery draws by one month, prompting former MLA Sanyam Lodha to pursue contempt proceedings i
The Times of India · +4 outlets
Lynn MA woman wins $2M in Powerball, shares plans
A Massachusetts woman claimed a $2 million Powerball prize and discussed her plans for the winnings.
Wicked Local · +1 outlets
Florida Powerball player wins $1M Match 5 prize from Aug. 12 drawing
A Florida lottery ticket matched five numbers but not the Powerball in the Aug. 12 drawing, securing a $1 million prize.
Gambling News · +11 outlets
Megabucks jackpot climbs to record $27.35 million
The Megabucks jackpot in one state hit a record $27.35 million after rolling over several draws.
AOL.com
Texas resident claims $1M scratch-off ticket prize
A Texas lottery player claimed a $1 million top prize from a scratch-off ticket sold in the state.
Midland Reporter-Telegram