Lottery news
Lottery news
Rule changes, jackpot runs, operator contracts and the regulation that decides where you can buy an entry. Jackpot stories give the odds where we have them: a large jackpot does not make a line more likely to win.
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PowerballPowerball surges to $102 million following Mega Millions $323m surge
Powerball escalates to $102M after no Feb. 4 winner; Mega Millions hits $346M rollover. Key U.S. lottery updates on growing prizes and player wins.
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Mega MillionsMega Millions $323M tax shift
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $323M on Feb. 3, 2026 , as 2026 IRS changes raise slot reporting to $2,000 and cap gambling loss deductions at 90%
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PowerballLottery Industry Shifts: Tax Relief, New Game, WLA Summit
Global lottery updates: U.S. IRS jackpot reporting threshold increases to $2,000, Millionaire for Life game nears launch, and WLA preps for 2026 Summit.
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Lottery AppsSEC charges Lottery.com fraud
U.S. SEC alleges Lottery.com inflated revenues by up to 800% to mislead investors; key enforcement action for digital lottery platforms and compliance standards
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AustraliaBrightstar Wins Wisconsin Lottery Deal
Brightstar Lottery lands eight-year deal to modernize Wisconsin's system with OMNIA tech, boosting efficiency and player engagement for long-term growth.
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PowerballBillion-Dollar Jackpots Surge across Top Lotteries
Global lottery highlights feature massive Powerball and Mega Millions rollovers nearing historic highs, Texas integrity, and new high-priced scratch games.
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ResultsAllwyn Initiates 24-Hour Digital Shutdown
Allwyn is suspending UK National Lottery online services for 24 hours to migrate 11.8m accounts to a new platform, the largest update since 2009.
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PowerballPowerball Jackpot Rolls Over to $209 Million
Powerball jackpot rises to $209M for Jan. 21 draw after no winner on Jan. 19; $1M prize claimed in NJ. Track results and see how rollovers benefit the state.
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PowerballRecord Michigan jackpot hits
Explore the latest lottery developments with record Michigan jackpot, New Jersey high-value prizes, and growing Powerball/Mega Millions rollovers.
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PowerballPowerball Jackpot Climbs to $156 Million After Rollover
Powerball jackpot rises to $156 million following no winner in January 14 drawing, with three $1M+ secondary prizes claimed.
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PowerballPowerball Jackpot Climbs to $156 Million After Monday Rollover
Powerball jackpot climbs to $156M after no winner Monday; Florida ticket hits $1M second prize. See details on the growing prize and next draw.
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PowerballMajor U.S. Lotteries Extend Jackpot Rollovers
U.S. multi-state lotteries extend rollovers into 2026 while state operators announce raffle results and reflect on strong prior-year performance.
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CountriesNew York Senator Introduces iGaming Legalization Bill
Senator Addabbo introduces bill to legalize online casinos and lottery sales in New York—details on regulatory framework, revenue potential, etc.
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BrazilSão Paulo Awards Lottery Contract
São Paulo grants 15-year lottery concession to Brightstar-Scientific Games joint venture, introducing innovative games to fund healthcare.
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Lottery DrawsMajor Jackpots Reset as New Year Begins
Key developments include SA's R65M Lotto win, U.S. Powerball and Mega Millions rollovers into 2026, New Jersey fast-play prize, and Euro Millions draw results.
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Lottery DrawsNorth Carolina Auditor Releases NC Education Lottery Audit
North Carolina Education Lottery hits $6.6B revenue in FY2025 audit but sees education transfer decline due to digital shift—key insights on industry challanges
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