Sweepstakes News

Man gives $500K Michigan Lottery ticket to his brother

After winning $500,000 on a Michigan Lottery instant game, a Macomb County man shocked his brother by giving him the ticket. “My brother came home from the store and gave me the ticket to look over,” the winner, who chose to remain anonymous, told the Michigan Lottery.

$1.4 million jackpot convinces man lottery isn't 'a conspiracy'

A Michigan man said a $1.9 million jackpot was all that it took to convince him that the lottery is not "all a conspiracy." Eric Hartman, 33, of Pinchney told Michigan Lottery officials he bought a ticket for the Lotto 47 drawing March 14 despite his status as a lottery skeptic.

Repeat Lottery Winners Raise Eyebrows in Wisconsin

When state lotteries are making headlines, it usually involves someone winning the lottery or issues with how a state lottery has been managed. Using data on winners compiled by Gaming the Lottery, an international organization that investigates the global lottery industry—took a closer look ...

Florida man shares secrets for winning lottery jackpots

A Florida man famous for winning multiple lottery jackpots has literally written the book on how to improve your odds of winning. According to a report from WKMG, Richard Lustig says his “Learn How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Lottery” book and winninglotterymethod.com ...

Man buys Slim Jims for his dog, lottery ticket, wins $10M

A New York man will be living large thanks to his decision to buy some Slim Jims for his dog. The Fort Edward man says he bought a $30 ticket at a local Cumberland Farms convenience store while buying Slim Jims snacks for his dog Boots.

Virginia man says he won $10 million lottery after rain kept him from mowing lawn

A Virginia man credits mother nature and an abandoned day of landscaping with his $10 million lottery jackpot win. Charles Martin told the Virginia Lottery he got home from work on a recent evening and began to mow the lawn but had his efforts stopped short when it began to rain. Martin instead ...