Mega Millions draws $403M jackpot numbers for Oct. 16; widespread state coverage follows
The Mega Millions drawing for a $403 million jackpot produced results across dozens of state lotteries, with no immediate confirmation of a jackpot winner in th
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Powerball rolls to $600M for Oct. 17 draw after Oct. 14 produced no jackpot winner
The Powerball jackpot grew to $600 million for Saturday's drawing after Wednesday's drawing went without a grand prize winner.
Detroit Free Press · +15 outlets
National Audit Office opens probe into UK National Lottery
The UK's public spending watchdog is investigating the National Lottery, adding scrutiny to the operator's performance and oversight.
EGR Global · +7 outlets
Kolkata-based lottery firm donated Rs 260 crore to DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26, EC filings show
Election Commission filings reportedly show a lottery company linked to magnate Santiago Martin gave large sums to both major Tamil Nadu parties.
Deccan Chronicle · +8 outlets
US lottery players chase over $1B in combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots this weekend
State lotteries are promoting simultaneous nine-figure Powerball and Mega Millions prizes, pushing combined weekend jackpots past $1 billion.
yahoo · +13 outlets
Former Texas Lottery director Gary Grief returns to court, granted $10,000 bond
Grief's court appearance is tied to the ongoing Texas Lottery investigation, a rare enforcement action against a state lottery official.
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Lagos gives telcos 30 days to verify betting operators' licences
Nigerian regulators are pressing network operators to confirm gambling licences, tightening oversight of the country's large betting market.
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Single entry wins entire A$100 million Powerball jackpot in Australia's Draw 1587
One ticket took the full Australian Powerball division one prize, one of the country's largest single-entry wins.
Nine.com.au · +10 outlets
Ohio couple claims $15 million top prize on Ohio Lottery scratch-off
The Kent couple's win is one of the largest recent scratch-off prizes reported by the Ohio Lottery.
WKYC · +14 outlets
Judge orders Trump administration to reopen green card lottery
The ruling concerns the Diversity Visa program, a US immigration lottery separate from state lotteries.
Knewz · +14 outlets
Ballina woman revealed as winner of A$100 million Powerball jackpot
The NSW winner, who attributed the win to a late family member, faces the tax and planning implications of the payout.
Yahoo News Australia · +4 outlets
Waltham man wins $1 million Mass. Lottery prize on scratch ticket
A separate $1 million scratch ticket prize in Massachusetts follows a string of recent seven-figure instant-game wins.
WWLP · +14 outlets
Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery
The settlement resolves litigation over the $1 million-a-day petition giveaway run during the 2024 campaign.
The Straits Times · +12 outlets
$1 million Mass. Lottery scratch ticket prize sold in Gilbertville
The Gilbertville retailer sold a $1 million winning instant ticket, per the Massachusetts Lottery.
WWLP · +3 outlets
Ocala woman wins $5 million Florida Lottery prize from ticket bought on SR 200
A Florida Lottery scratch ticket bought in Ocala delivered a $5 million top prize.
Ocala-News.com · +8 outlets
Meyerton player wins R112 million South African PowerBall jackpot
The South African national lottery confirmed a nine-figure rand PowerBall win.
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South African NGO director convicted of pocketing R700,000 in Lottery funds
The conviction is part of ongoing enforcement against misuse of South Africa's National Lotteries Commission grants.
https://novanews.co.za/ · +1 outlets
Kerala Lottery results: Karunya KR-772 draw for Oct. 17 carries Rs 1 crore first prize
Kerala publishes daily lottery results with a Rs 1 crore top prize, drawing heavy local media coverage.
Asianet Newsable · +1 outlets