Gambling News - 'Lottery'
Lottery
October 17, 2025
Arkansas Lottery Says $1.33M Lottery Ticket Sold
The Arkansas Lottery announced that a ticket sold at Casey’s #4638 in Fort Smith has made a millionaire with the October 15 drawing carrying a value of $1.33 million. The draw’s successful numbers were set at 1, 5, 23, 30, 32, and 40, with a Bonus Number of 33 bringing home the reward. Starting on […]
Lottery
October 16, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Upholds $993K Fine Against Norsk Tipping
The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has upheld a NOK 10 million ($993,080) fine against Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The financial penalty is due to earlier errors related to a Eurojackpot lottery draw from earlier this year. Norsk Tipping to Pay $993K for Lottery Failings In June 2025, Norsk Tipping experienced a serious […]
Lottery
October 15, 2025
Michigan Man Wins Almost Half a Million from Fantasy 5
The Michigan Lottery announced on October 13 that a lucky Kent County man has become the recipient of a prize of almost half a million dollars. The lucky winner, who preferred anonymity, discussed his win with lottery officials, saying that the extra money will provide him with a “nice financial cushion” ahead of his retirement. […]
Lottery
October 13, 2025
Mega Millions Jackpot Eludes Players, Reaches $600M
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached new heights after evading players for a while. Confident players can hope for a life-changing top prize of some $600 million. The Last Drawing Crowned No Big Winners The Mega Millions jackpot has continued to increase after it remained unclaimed during the most recent drawing. While a few players […]
Lottery
October 13, 2025
Australian Man Secures $534K Jackpot, Wins the Gold Lotto Draw
One Hervey Bay man in Queensland, Australia, has secured the eye-watering sum of AUD 820,000 (approximately $534,000) off the Saturday Gold Lotto draw. The money will now go towards paying off the house and investing in the family’s future. The win is quite significant, as it allows the person to finally settle in life. Of […]
Lottery
October 13, 2025
Florida Man Heists Lottery Shop, Tries to Cash in Tickets
One Florida man had the perfect crime planned. Rob a local lottery shop, scoop up hundreds of tickets, and try to cash in any winners – at the exact location. Justin Farley, 43, was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department over his alleged robbing of a Circle K shop in the city. Returning to […]
Lottery
October 10, 2025
Massachusetts Man Wins $1M from the Lottery
A Massachusetts man has won a life-changing $1 million prize from the Massachusetts Lottery. While this wasn’t the game’s top prize, it will still significantly beef the man’s retirement funds. Shadfar Will Invest in His Retirement The lucky winner was identified as Jamshid Shadfar, of Worcester. According to reports, the man was playing the […]
Lottery
October 10, 2025
Scientific Games Wraps Up Lotto New Zealand’s Retail and Digital Overhaul
Scientific Games announces that it has wrapped up its upgrade of Lotto New Zealand’s land-based and digital operations. This process has greatly modernized the lottery, setting it up for further growth. SG Aligns Lotto New Zealand to the Modern Age Per the agreement, Scientific Games overhauled Lotto New Zealand’s digital platform, as well as its […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Brit Wins $166K After Forgetting to Cancel Lottery Subscription
A British man has won a huge prize thanks to his, in his own words, “incompetence.” The thing is that the man wanted to cancel his Postcode Lottery entry, only to forget to do so and accidentally become the winner of a six-figure sum. Incompetence Ended Up Paying Off James Adams, 31, had promised his […]
Lottery
October 7, 2025
Maryland Man Wins $31K from Racetrax
A Maryland man has had a huge payday after deciding to play a few games after a visit to the gym. Although he narrowly missed the top prize, he still secured a five-figure sum from the Maryland Lottery. The Man Could Have Won Even More The lottery described the winner as a Calvert County father […]