Doctor who won lottery still wants 'to help people'
Jackson Memorial Hospital doctor Shirley Press's actual experience winning the lottery was a lot different than she had mused over the years.
Florida, Winner Stories, Jackpots, After the Big Win
Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $133M sold in Calif.
A $133 million lottery jackpot is more than the stuff of daydreams for one customer of a Morro Bay, California, liquor store.
Mega Millions, California, Jackpots, Winning Ticket Announcement, Multi-State Game
Washington Lottery prizes in search of owners
Every year, $9 million in Washington Lottery winnings go unclaimed.
Unclaimed Prize, Washington
Ottawa man claims $25M Lotto Max prize
An Ottawa construction worker is $25 million richer after claiming his Lotto Max prize almost two weeks after the winning numbers were drawn.
Winner Stories, Jackpots, Ontario LGC, Canada, Canada Lotto Max, Multi-Province Game
$18.5M lottery winner 'scraping by'
Ten years after he and his wife won $64 million in the "Big Game" lottery, Alex Snelius wishes he'd won more money.
Winner Stories, Illinois, Big Game, After the Big Win, Multi-State Game
Vt. Lottery computer glitch creates extra winners
Due to a computer glitch, which has since been rectified, about 70 Vermont Lottery tickets were sold during a 30-minute span that were mistakes, but according to the rules were winners.
Error, Vermont, Systems Problem, Technology, Lottery Tickets
W. Va. official wins $79M Powerball lottery jackpot
For about two hours, Berkeley County Magistrate W. Randy Smith believed he had come close, but that he didn't win Saturday's $79 million Powerball jackpot.
Powerball, Winner Stories, West Virginia, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
Anonymous donor gives lottery ticket to Kansas hospital
Imagine the surprise to open your mail and find a lottery ticket worth thousands of dollars. It happened in one Kansas county this week and now the hospital in Beloit is all the richer for it.
Powerball, Insider Buzz, Winner Stories, Charity, Multi-State Game, Lottery Tickets, Anonymous
Arkansas Lottery vending machines coming soon
The Arkansas Lottery Commission approved rules Thursday for use of 100 vending machines in retail outlets, though opponents vowed to continue to try to have the machines declared illegal.
Ticket Agent, Technology, Arkansas, Ticket Machine, Lottery Tickets, Vending Machine
TN lottery scholarships safe from cuts
The dollar shortfall between Tennessee lottery revenue and the scholarship programs it funds is much less than previously projected, a study shows, indicating that lottery scholarships won't have to be cut or made harder to get.
Tennessee, Financials, Scholarship, Education
N.H. Lottery cancels proposed online game
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission announced Tuesday it is abandoning a proposed new online, interactive game and shifting its focus to the state's current games, especially instant scratch tickets.
Canceled Lottery Game, New Hampshire, Online
N.C. Lottery director quits
Tom Shaheen, who has headed the North Carolina Education Lottery since its inception four years ago, has resigned his post to take a job with a company involved in the sale of lottery tickets through ATMs.
Administration, North Carolina, Resignation, Director
Man wins Fla. Lottery jackpot for 7th time
An Orlando man is having a streak of incredible lottery luck, claiming his seventh lottery grand prize.
Florida, Winner Stories, Pick 5, Book, Won multiple times
N.J. Lottery sets record for lottery ticket sales
The slumping economy seemingly hasn't stopped lottery players in New Jersey who want to cash in on their dreams.
New Jersey, Financials, Sales, Record
Lottery winner has lucky numbers tattooed on his arm
It's not something most of us would need reminding about, but delighted Wayne Hughes has immortalized his £1.1 million (US$1.7 million) lottery win -- by having it etched on to his arm.
Winner Stories, UK National Lottery, Jackpots, Unusual
