Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach combined $1.2 billion for Halloween weekend drawings
No ticket matched Friday's $463 million Mega Millions drawing, so the two national jackpots head into the weekend above $1.2 billion combined.
Alton Telegraph · +15 outlets
Powerball jackpot climbs to $760 million for Saturday's drawing after no winner Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot rolled to $760 million after Wednesday's drawing produced no grand-prize winner, putting it near the top ten largest US jackpots.
Men's Journal · +15 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds Lotto Commission's revocation of Concord Casino's gaming license
The state's highest court affirmed regulators' decision to strip Concord Casino of its license, a notable test of New Hampshire's charitable gaming oversight.
WZID · +4 outlets
North Carolina sports betting wagers jump 38% in September, putting state on record pace
North Carolina's legal sportsbooks posted sharply higher handle in September as the state tracks toward a record year of wagering volume.
WRAL · +3 outlets
Massachusetts Lottery launches virtual horse racing on its online platform
The Massachusetts Lottery added virtual horse racing to its online offerings, expanding its digital game lineup beyond draw games and scratch tickets.
Play USA · +11 outlets
Lottery gambling controls urged in Australia after father's death
Advocates called for tighter restrictions on lottery products following the death of a father, feeding an ongoing Australian debate over gambling harm.
Yahoo News Australia
Georgia Lottery generates billions for students and scholarships
Georgia Lottery proceeds channeled billions of dollars into the state's education programs including HOPE scholarships, per a breakdown of where the money goes.
Patch · +14 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions draw results: Ohio ticket wins $50,000 as jackpot rolls
A single Ohio ticket won $50,000 in the latest Powerball drawing as the top prize went unclaimed and rolled into weekend play.
International Business Times Australia · +6 outlets
Michigan man finds $1 million Powerball ticket in his wallet nearly two months later
A Wyoming, Michigan resident discovered a $1 million Powerball ticket he had unknowingly carried for almost two months.
Cars 108 · +14 outlets
New Jersey man claims $2 million Mega Millions prize, went to work the next morning
An Ocean County carpenter claimed a $2 million Mega Millions prize after missing the grand jackpot by a single number.
Bergen Record · +5 outlets
Mr. Potato Head Trust claims $29.71 million record Megabucks jackpot sold in Holyoke
A trust claimed the largest Megabucks jackpot in the game's history, a $29.71 million prize from a Holyoke ticket.
MassLive.com · +2 outlets
Lynn woman wins $2 million lottery prize, plans home improvements and vacation
A Lynn, Massachusetts woman claimed a $2 million lottery prize and said she would put the money toward her home and travel.
WWLP · +4 outlets
Massachusetts online lottery game produces $196K winner as jackpot remains unclaimed
A new Massachusetts Lottery online game has already yielded a $196,000 winner while its headline jackpot continues to grow.
MassLive
Big-winning Powerball ticket sold in Martinsville, Indiana
An Indiana retailer sold a Powerball ticket worth a large prize as the national jackpot rolled into weekend play.
wthr.com · +2 outlets
Michigan woman wins $500K jackpot repeatedly playing her lucky lottery game
A Michigan player collected a $500,000 lottery jackpot on a game she said she plays regularly.
MLive.com · +2 outlets
Massachusetts lottery retailer tests scented scratch tickets to revive flagging sales
Lottery officials are weighing a scented scratch ticket offering as a way to reverse declining instant-game sales.
AOL.com
Worcester shopper wins $200K on Massachusetts scratch ticket
A Worcester, Massachusetts shopper claimed a $200,000 prize from a scratch ticket purchase.
Patch · +1 outlets
Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-774 first prize of Rs 1 crore drawn for October 31
Kerala's Karunya lottery held its KR-774 draw with a top prize of 1 crore rupees.
News18