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A 20-year-old won a $9.2 million lottery jackpot but won't stop working because he needs 'a purpose in life'

James Clarkson plans to continue working and pursue a career as a heating engineer despite winning a $9 million lottery jackpot.

Winners And Losers: Is Brazil's Animal Lottery An Endangered Species?

Lotteries are immensely popular despite awareness of low odds, with legal lotteries threatening the survival of historical illegal versions like Brazil's Jogo do Bicho.
#fantasy-5

Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpot

Local shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.
None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.

A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in Hialeah

Two tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.

Lottery ticket worth $269,277 sold at Fremont store

A Fremont player won $269,277 in the Fantasy 5 lottery, sharing a total prize of $538,554 with another winner statewide.

Saturday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought at a Publix in Kendall

A ticket purchased in Kendall won a $58,500 Fantasy 5 jackpot.

Lottery ticket worth more than $110,000 sold at Pleasanton supermarket

A person in Pleasanton won $110,513 by purchasing a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket at Safeway.

A Florida Lottery jackpot ticket worth $49,000 came from a Miami Beach Publix

Only Fantasy 5 had a jackpot winner on Monday, with a ticket sold at a Miami Beach Publix winning over $49,000.

Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpot

Local shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.
None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.

A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in Hialeah

Two tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.

Lottery ticket worth $269,277 sold at Fremont store

A Fremont player won $269,277 in the Fantasy 5 lottery, sharing a total prize of $538,554 with another winner statewide.

Saturday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought at a Publix in Kendall

A ticket purchased in Kendall won a $58,500 Fantasy 5 jackpot.

Lottery ticket worth more than $110,000 sold at Pleasanton supermarket

A person in Pleasanton won $110,513 by purchasing a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket at Safeway.

A Florida Lottery jackpot ticket worth $49,000 came from a Miami Beach Publix

Only Fantasy 5 had a jackpot winner on Monday, with a ticket sold at a Miami Beach Publix winning over $49,000.
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#powerball

Two Powerball players just miss $20 million jackpot in California - but still win big

Two tickets in California won $26,760 each but missed the jackpot, which is now estimated at $30 million.

Powerball player misses $181 million jackpot in California - but still wins big

A California ticket won $32,644, missing the main jackpot of $181 million, as the Powerball continues to grow.

Two Powerball players miss $145 million jackpot in California - but still win big

Two California tickets won $26,487 each but missed the jackpot, which now stands at $163 million.

Army veteran from humble beginnings wins $44 million Powerball jackpot in California

Jerry Heath won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot and remains humble about his low-income beginnings.

Powerball player just misses $212 million jackpot in California - but still wins big

No one won the Powerball grand prize, increasing the jackpot to an estimated $224 million for the next drawing.

Powerball winner in Lake Elsinore was one away from the big prize. Here's how much they won

A Powerball ticket purchased in Lake Elsinore won $243,665 by matching five numbers, just missing the $437 million grand prize.

Two Powerball players just miss $20 million jackpot in California - but still win big

Two tickets in California won $26,760 each but missed the jackpot, which is now estimated at $30 million.

Powerball player misses $181 million jackpot in California - but still wins big

A California ticket won $32,644, missing the main jackpot of $181 million, as the Powerball continues to grow.

Two Powerball players miss $145 million jackpot in California - but still win big

Two California tickets won $26,487 each but missed the jackpot, which now stands at $163 million.

Army veteran from humble beginnings wins $44 million Powerball jackpot in California

Jerry Heath won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot and remains humble about his low-income beginnings.

Powerball player just misses $212 million jackpot in California - but still wins big

No one won the Powerball grand prize, increasing the jackpot to an estimated $224 million for the next drawing.

Powerball winner in Lake Elsinore was one away from the big prize. Here's how much they won

A Powerball ticket purchased in Lake Elsinore won $243,665 by matching five numbers, just missing the $437 million grand prize.
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#national-lottery

Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizes

Carey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.

One lucky Bromley resident has won 1million - but still hasn't claimed it

A lottery ticket worth 1 million bought in Bromley remains unclaimed nearly three months post-draw, prompting renewed calls to check tickets.

Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forward

A Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.

Location of winning ticket revealed as lucky player scoops 500,000 prize in Euromillions draw

A player in Co Cork won €500,000 in the Euromillions Plus draw, marking the fifth win of the year for the region.

Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizes

Carey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.

One lucky Bromley resident has won 1million - but still hasn't claimed it

A lottery ticket worth 1 million bought in Bromley remains unclaimed nearly three months post-draw, prompting renewed calls to check tickets.

Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forward

A Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.

Location of winning ticket revealed as lucky player scoops 500,000 prize in Euromillions draw

A player in Co Cork won €500,000 in the Euromillions Plus draw, marking the fifth win of the year for the region.
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#mega-millions

All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

A $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.

The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?

The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

Mega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly $1 billion, creating excitement for players this holiday season.

Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California

A ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.

Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordable

The price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.

A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.

A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.

All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

A $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.

The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?

The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

Mega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly $1 billion, creating excitement for players this holiday season.

Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California

A ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.

Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordable

The price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.

A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.

A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
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#public-interest

Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

The recent U.S. lottery jackpot surpassed $1 billion, capturing public imagination despite the normalization of such high stakes.

Lottery to Be Held for Coveted Seats at Menendez Brothers Hearing

A lottery will decide who witnesses the Menendez Brothers' court status hearing, reflecting high public interest over three decades after the crime.

Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

The recent U.S. lottery jackpot surpassed $1 billion, capturing public imagination despite the normalization of such high stakes.

Lottery to Be Held for Coveted Seats at Menendez Brothers Hearing

A lottery will decide who witnesses the Menendez Brothers' court status hearing, reflecting high public interest over three decades after the crime.
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#life-changes

Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion - Here's What Not To Do If You Win

Winning $1.15 billion in Mega-Millions raises important financial and lifestyle questions for winners after taxes are taken into account.

People Who Won Millions In The Lottery Revealed How Their Lives Changed For The Worse, And It's Tragic

Winning the lottery can bring unexpected challenges, transforming lives in often unfortunate ways.

Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion - Here's What Not To Do If You Win

Winning $1.15 billion in Mega-Millions raises important financial and lifestyle questions for winners after taxes are taken into account.

People Who Won Millions In The Lottery Revealed How Their Lives Changed For The Worse, And It's Tragic

Winning the lottery can bring unexpected challenges, transforming lives in often unfortunate ways.
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Spain: World's biggest lottery El Gordo awards billions DW 12/22/2024

Spain's El Gordo lottery captivates millions, offering a massive prize pool of $2.8 billion and fostering community engagement through shared winnings.
#psychology

Belief in a lottery curse is comforting, but winning lots of money does make you happy | Martha Gill

Winning the lottery often leads to severe life challenges, including addiction and relationship breakdowns, suggesting financial windfall can be a double-edged sword.

Does a huge Lotto Max jackpot raise the potential for problem gambling? Experts weigh in | CBC News

Lotto Max's $80 million jackpot entices non-gamblers, showcasing the powerful psychological effects of lottery dreams.

Belief in a lottery curse is comforting, but winning lots of money does make you happy | Martha Gill

Winning the lottery often leads to severe life challenges, including addiction and relationship breakdowns, suggesting financial windfall can be a double-edged sword.

Does a huge Lotto Max jackpot raise the potential for problem gambling? Experts weigh in | CBC News

Lotto Max's $80 million jackpot entices non-gamblers, showcasing the powerful psychological effects of lottery dreams.
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#premium-bonds

London residents win more than 4,700,000 in October Premium Bonds prize draw - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

347 winners in London shared £4,700,000 in high value prizes from the Premium Bonds prize draw.
Premium Bonds provide secure savings with the chance to win tax-free cash prizes.

London residents win more than 4,200,000 in November Premium Bonds prize draw - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The latest Premium Bonds prize draw saw London winners total £4,205,000, showcasing the popularity of this savings option.

December Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won 1 million?

Two winners claimed the December 2024 Premium Bond £1 million prize, highlighting ongoing interest in this popular savings scheme.

London residents win more than 4,700,000 in October Premium Bonds prize draw - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

347 winners in London shared £4,700,000 in high value prizes from the Premium Bonds prize draw.
Premium Bonds provide secure savings with the chance to win tax-free cash prizes.

London residents win more than 4,200,000 in November Premium Bonds prize draw - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The latest Premium Bonds prize draw saw London winners total £4,205,000, showcasing the popularity of this savings option.

December Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won 1 million?

Two winners claimed the December 2024 Premium Bond £1 million prize, highlighting ongoing interest in this popular savings scheme.
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#ultramarathon

2025 Western States 100 Top Entrants

The 2025 Western States 100 is highly competitive, with 9,994 applicants for 369 entry spots.

2025 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

The Hardrock 100 lottery draws increasing numbers, highlighting its prestige and the challenge of obtaining a coveted race entry.

2025 Western States 100 Top Entrants

The 2025 Western States 100 is highly competitive, with 9,994 applicants for 369 entry spots.

2025 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

The Hardrock 100 lottery draws increasing numbers, highlighting its prestige and the challenge of obtaining a coveted race entry.
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Four National Lottery millionaires yet to claim their EuroMillions winnings

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism to maintain an informed public amidst critical societal issues.

Father-of-five describes 30k win as 'luckiest day of my life'

Shahaid Khan's £30,000 win in a BOTB competition promises to transform his family's future and allow him to start a business.

Nurse 'had about five people look' to confirm $1 million win, California Lottery says

A nurse unexpectedly won $1 million from a California Lottery scratcher ticket, leading to a life-changing moment and future plans for retirement.
#politics

Elon Musk's $1M voter giveaways were fixed lotteries, lawsuits say

Musk's lottery purportedly favored pro-GOP candidates over random selection, leading to lawsuits alleging manipulation and deceit.

Musk's Henchmen Testify There Was No Illegal Lottery, Just Good Old Fraud

Elon Musk's announcement of a $1 million daily giveaway for PAC petition signers masks a recruitment scheme requiring spokespeople roles.

Saturday Links: Pamela Price Refuses to Concede

Pamela Price refuses to concede her recall citing outstanding ballots.
KNBR is relocating operations to Levi's Stadium from San Francisco.
Santa Clara County now has a dedicated mental health crisis hotline.
Two Bay Area residents won a total of $7.8 million from Scratchers.

Elon Musk's $1M voter giveaways were fixed lotteries, lawsuits say

Musk's lottery purportedly favored pro-GOP candidates over random selection, leading to lawsuits alleging manipulation and deceit.

Musk's Henchmen Testify There Was No Illegal Lottery, Just Good Old Fraud

Elon Musk's announcement of a $1 million daily giveaway for PAC petition signers masks a recruitment scheme requiring spokespeople roles.

Saturday Links: Pamela Price Refuses to Concede

Pamela Price refuses to concede her recall citing outstanding ballots.
KNBR is relocating operations to Levi's Stadium from San Francisco.
Santa Clara County now has a dedicated mental health crisis hotline.
Two Bay Area residents won a total of $7.8 million from Scratchers.
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#illinois

Woman Finds $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket in Her Purse | Entrepreneur

The importance of decluttering highlighted by a woman's unexpected lottery win after finding a forgotten ticket in her purse.

Woman wins $1M after forgetting about lottery ticket

Illinois woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot after forgetting about the ticket in her purse.

Woman Finds $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket in Her Purse | Entrepreneur

The importance of decluttering highlighted by a woman's unexpected lottery win after finding a forgotten ticket in her purse.

Woman wins $1M after forgetting about lottery ticket

Illinois woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot after forgetting about the ticket in her purse.
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Late Late Toy Show reveals how to be part of the studio audience

RTÉ's Toy Show ticket lottery opens soon for a chance to join the audience on December 6.
#elon-musk

Philadelphia DA doubts Musk's $1M-a-day giveaway 'winners' got anything besides 'big cardboard checks'

Elon Musk's $1M-a-day lottery claims are under scrutiny, with allegations of it being nothing more than a compensation scheme rather than an actual lottery.

Elon Musk Attempts to Delay "Lottery" Scheme Lawsuit, Move It to Federal Court

Musk's $1 million giveaway is considered an illegal lottery by Philadelphia's District Attorney.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million giveaway to registered voters

Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway is deemed an unlawful lottery by legal experts, violating election laws.

Philadelphia DA doubts Musk's $1M-a-day giveaway 'winners' got anything besides 'big cardboard checks'

Elon Musk's $1M-a-day lottery claims are under scrutiny, with allegations of it being nothing more than a compensation scheme rather than an actual lottery.

Elon Musk Attempts to Delay "Lottery" Scheme Lawsuit, Move It to Federal Court

Musk's $1 million giveaway is considered an illegal lottery by Philadelphia's District Attorney.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million giveaway to registered voters

Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway is deemed an unlawful lottery by legal experts, violating election laws.
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Affordable housing lottery opens for new Gowanus apartment building * Brooklyn Paper

A new affordable housing lottery opens for the 655 Union Street Apartments in Gowanus, offering 50 rent-stabilized units targeted at various income levels.
#california

Lottery player's CA win on his day off leaves boss in disbelief. 'Prank somebody else!'

A California man unexpectedly won $2 million from a lottery ticket while planning a day off that he thought would be mundane.

Gambler's Lucky Streak Includes Casino Wins, $10 Million Lottery Score

A California man won $10 million in the lottery after a $2,000 casino win, highlighting an astonishing three-day winning streak.

Lottery player's CA win on his day off leaves boss in disbelief. 'Prank somebody else!'

A California man unexpectedly won $2 million from a lottery ticket while planning a day off that he thought would be mundane.

Gambler's Lucky Streak Includes Casino Wins, $10 Million Lottery Score

A California man won $10 million in the lottery after a $2,000 casino win, highlighting an astonishing three-day winning streak.
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Brooklyn Deli Sells $31K TAKE 5 Ticket

A winning ticket worth $17,159.50 was claimed in Bethpage for the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.
Multiple arrests were made in Allegany County during a warrant sweep targeting individuals with outstanding warrants.
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