Federal Law Enforcement Tackles Two Separate Lottery Scammers
Two federal cases highlight the continued prevalence of lottery scams, with criminals able to steal millions of dollars from their victims.
July 15, 2024
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Walmart Is Making Major Push To Grow Its Lottery Sales
The exact mechanics of Walmart’s play are as yet unclear, but the “Lottery@Walmart” plan is indeed underway with potential major ramifications.
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The Lotto Matrix: Unclaimed Billions, IGT Expands Reach, Lotto.com Milestone and More
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Mega Millions Jackpot Cracks $200M At End Of Week With Two Washington Lottery Millionaires
Mega Millions has by far the juicier jackpot, with Friday’s drawing estimated at $203 million. Powerball is at $54 million for Saturday.
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FOMO, The Gambler’s Fallacy, And The Downside To Playing The Same Lottery Numbers Every Time
“There’s a false sense of control that goes on, where people think they have the ability to predict things and the ability to control outcomes,” said Ercole.
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The Lottery Gets Dystopian In Upcoming Amazon Action-Comedy ‘Jackpot!’
Awkwafina and John Cena star in the feature film about a near future in which California lottery winners are hunted for big money.
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New Wrinkle In Edwin Castro $2 Billion Powerball Legal Battle
Jose Rivera's new lawyer is trying to obtain evidence from the CA Lottery that the ticket was stolen, but Castro continues to deny the claim.
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PA Lottery, IWG Launch New iLottery Category Dubbed ‘EZ eInstants’
The PA Lottery is the first in the U.S. to launch IWG’s “eFastPlay” category, designed to offer a simplistic playing experience offering instant gratification and quick payouts.
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NJ Powerball Winner Claims $222.6 Million Jackpot; Mega Millions Jackpot Still Unclaimed
A New Jersey Powerball player scored a $222 million jackpot, but a Mega Millions winner risks losing $1.13 billion by not claiming the prize.
July 9, 2024
All Eyes On The Mega Millions Prize This Week Following Powerball Win In Ohio
Powerball’s top prize of $29 million for Monday night’s draw is dwarfed by the Mega Millions jackpot, which stands at $181 million.
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The Lotto Matrix: No More Bologna, Publix Power, Powerball Jackpot, Missed Fortunes & More
A look at the latest lottery happenings across the US this week shows a lot of ups and downs, as well as no more bologna.
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Multi-State Lottery Association Announces New Leadership, Product Expansions
The Multi-State Lottery Association has announced its new leaders and members for the upcoming year to facilitate lottery growth in the US.
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