Lottery

Travel December 3

Las Vegas tourist wins big bucks with just $25 at casino on holiday outing

A tourist hit a $1.15 million jackpot on Thanksgiving Day, with just a $25 bet at a Las Vegas casino. The winner struck it rich while playing Dragon Link slots at Fontainebleau.

Lottery October 20

Michigan woman wins $100K Powerball jackpot using ChatGPT to pick numbers

A 45-year-old Wyandotte woman used artificial intelligence to pick winning Powerball numbers, earning her a $100,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery.

Lottery October 14

Powerball jackpot flashback: Three record-breaking drawings worth remembering in 2025

The Powerball jackpot has grown to $273 million after 2025 saw massive wins, including a historic $1.787 billion prize and victories in California, Oregon and other states.

Lifestyle September 27

Grandmother donates ChatGPT-picked Powerball jackpot to Navy relief, dementia research

A Virginia woman donated her entire $150,000 Powerball winnings to honor her late firefighter husband and Navy pilot father through charitable giving.

Florida August 14

Bodycam footage shows Powerball winner arrested after kicking deputy in face

Newly released body camera footage shows Florida deputies arresting a Kentucky Powerball winner for allegedly kicking a deputy, shortly after he collected the jackpot prize.

Travel May 9

Tourist who traveled to Florida wins $1M lottery prize with ticket bought at Walmart

David Le, a visitor from Texas, left Florida with a far larger bank account after winning a $1 million prize, as noted by the Florida Lottery on May 2. He bought the ticket at a Walmart Supercenter.

Florida May 4

Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities

A Pinellas County, Florida deputy who attempted to break up a fight, was allegedly kicked in the face by a Kentucky man who won the Powerball jackpot just days prior.

Texas April 23

Texas Lottery executive director resigns amid multiple investigations

The Texas Lottery Commission explained what lottery couriers are after the agency's executive director resigned earlier this week during investigations.

Lottery April 20

Homeless man wins $1 million on lottery scratcher from California liquor store: report

A homeless man reportedly saw his luck turn after winning $1 million on a scratcher ticket he purchased from a liquor store in California, per the L.A. Times.

Florida January 16

Florida man attacks elderly woman, robs her of lottery winnings: surveillance footage

Deputies in Orange County, Florida, are investigating the robbery of an 83-year-old woman after a man, believed to be Diego Stalin Tavarez Fleury, stole her lottery winnings.