Powerball rolls over again after Sept. 30 drawing; jackpot climbs to $440 million
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Sept. 30, 2026 drawing, pushing the next Powerball jackpot to an estimated $440 million.
Magnolia Reporter · +12 outlets
Iowa Lottery moving headquarters from Clive to downtown Des Moines' Hoover Building
The Iowa Lottery confirmed a relocation of its headquarters to the Hoover State Office Building in Des Moines, consolidating state offices.
Radio Iowa · +1 outlets
NC sports betting handle tops $500 million for 12th straight month
North Carolina's regulated sports wagering market continued to clear $500 million in monthly handle, a year and a half after launch.
WRAL · +2 outlets
West Virginia Lottery turns off 172 video lottery machines at Parkersburg operator pending required filings
State regulators deactivated the machines until the Parkersburg-based operator submits information required under licensing rules.
WV MetroNews
Anonymous winner claims $1.04 billion Powerball prize in Illinois
The winner of a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot came forward in Illinois nearly a month after the drawing, remaining anonymous.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Mega Millions rolls to $321 million after no jackpot winner in Sept. 29 drawing
No ticket hit the Sept. 29, 2026 Mega Millions jackpot, and the top prize grew to about $321 million for the next drawing.
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
NC sportsbooks found to have allowed underage bets and targeted self-excluded users
A watchdog report alleged North Carolina online sportsbooks accepted bets from minors and marketed to self-excluded gamblers.
GamblingHarm.org · +3 outlets
Virginia Lottery now oversees four gaming verticals as sports betting and DFS rules expand
The Virginia Lottery's regulatory portfolio broadened to cover four gaming categories as sports betting and daily fantasy rules grew.
Bonus.com · +1 outlets
US sports wagering revenue slips in August
National sports wagering revenue declined in August, according to state-reported figures compiled for the month.
The Center Square · +14 outlets
Ohio Mega Millions ticket wins $100,000 as state sees $300M jackpot roll over
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Ohio matched enough numbers to claim a $100,000 prize in the Sept. 29 drawing.
FOX 8 News · +1 outlets
Powerball drawing on Sept. 28 produces four $1M and $2M prize tickets
Four tickets won $1 million or $2 million in the Sept. 28 Powerball drawing, which had no jackpot winner.
Akron Beacon Journal · +6 outlets
Kerala Onam Bumper winner of Rs 30 crore still missing as fake claims spread online
The Rs 30 crore Kerala Onam Bumper first prize remains unclaimed while authorities flag fraudulent claims circulating on social media.
etvbharat.com · +3 outlets
Illinois players win large prizes in Monday Powerball and Lucky Day Lotto drawings
Illinois Lottery reported big wins across multiple games in the Monday drawings, including Powerball and Lucky Day Lotto prizes.
Midland Daily News · +14 outlets
Contract appeals board sanctions Maryland Lottery agency over investigation roadblocks
A Maryland contract appeals board faulted the state lottery agency for obstructing an investigation into a procurement matter.
Baltimore Sun · +5 outlets
Powerball ticket sold in New York snags large prize as jackpot passes $400 million
A New York Powerball player notched a significant secondary prize in the drawing that pushed the jackpot above $400 million.
SILive.com · +14 outlets
California player one number short of Mega Millions jackpot, ticket location sought
A California ticket matched five of six Mega Millions numbers, falling just short of the top prize and triggering a hunt for the buyer.
Sacramento Bee · +12 outlets
Treasury Lottery: Germany states, H-1B lottery shifts to wage-based selection from October 1
The US H-1B visa lottery moved to a wage-weighted selection system on Oct. 1, a change of note for Indian tech workers.
The Economic Times
Mega Millions second prize of $3 million claimed by New York duo
Two New York players split a $3 million Mega Millions second-tier prize from an earlier drawing.
SILive.com · +1 outlets