Which states spend the most money on lottery tickets?
Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.
Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.
Auburn Hills store sells $1 million winning lottery ticket
The winner initially thought it was a fake ticket, not that he had won a million dollars.
The winner initially thought it was a fake ticket, not that he had won a million dollars.
Wayne County man ran out of his shoes after winning Fantasy 5 Jackpot
The 38-year-old lottery player lives in Wayne County. He matched the numbers, 03-04-09-19-39, in the Oct. 28 drawing.
The 38-year-old lottery player lives in Wayne County. He matched the numbers, 03-04-09-19-39, in the Oct. 28 drawing.
Superstitious player wins $5 million on California Lottery scratcher: This was his strategy
Sometimes, quirky superstitions can pay off in a big way, like they did for one Orange County resident.
Sometimes, quirky superstitions can pay off in a big way, like they did for one Orange County resident.
Group of Michigan co-workers hit Powerball after playing together for 14 years
A four-person lottery team in Michigan has finally taken home a cash prize after playing together for more than a decade.
A four-person lottery team in Michigan has finally taken home a cash prize after playing together for more than a decade.
Michigan man wins $1 million day after wedding day: 'we were in disbelief'
One day after a Livingston County man was married, he bought his bride a scratch-off ticket for $10. It turned out to be a massive winner.
One day after a Livingston County man was married, he bought his bride a scratch-off ticket for $10. It turned out to be a massive winner.
Michigan man got married then won a million dollars playing the lottery the next day
What's better, getting married or winning the lottery? One 57-year-old won't need to decide after a lucky couple of days in northern Michigan.
What's better, getting married or winning the lottery? One 57-year-old won't need to decide after a lucky couple of days in northern Michigan.
2-person lottery club in Macomb County wins $1 million Powerball prize
A Michigan lottery club took home a big prize last month when the Macomb County-based club matched the five white balls in a Powerball drawing.
A Michigan lottery club took home a big prize last month when the Macomb County-based club matched the five white balls in a Powerball drawing.
Warren woman wins $390k on first try of Michigan lottery game
"Why not?" Shayla Kauflin thought as she spied the Lucky For Life ticket online and decided to test her odds. It was worth the gamble.
"Why not?" Shayla Kauflin thought as she spied the Lucky For Life ticket online and decided to test her odds. It was worth the gamble.
Sleepy Michigan wife mistakes husband's $1M lottery win for dream
Charles Wolthuis, a 78-year-old Michigan resident, won $1 million in the October 2 Powerball drawing by matching five white balls. However, when he excitedly informed his wife of their win in the early morning, she mistook it for a dream.
Charles Wolthuis, a 78-year-old Michigan resident, won $1 million in the October 2 Powerball drawing by matching five white balls. However, when he excitedly informed his wife of their win in the early morning, she mistook it for a dream.
Mid-Michigan woman's $1.5 million jackpot came as surprise after being told to file claim
She originally thought her winnings came out to $250,000. But the employee with the Michigan Lottery had much better news.
She originally thought her winnings came out to $250,000. But the employee with the Michigan Lottery had much better news.
Oakland County woman wins $500K on Ghostbusters Michigan Lottery scratch off ticket
An Oakland County woman said she thought “why not?" before buying a $500,000 winning Michigan Lottery Ghostbusters scratch-off ticket in Pontiac.
An Oakland County woman said she thought “why not?" before buying a $500,000 winning Michigan Lottery Ghostbusters scratch-off ticket in Pontiac.
Detroit woman wins $2 million on Michigan lottery scratch-off at 8 Mile store
A Detroit woman said she couldn't believe what she was seeing when she scratched off a Michigan Lottery ticket and won $2 million.
A Detroit woman said she couldn't believe what she was seeing when she scratched off a Michigan Lottery ticket and won $2 million.
Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.
The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.
$1 million lotto ticket purchased at Macomb liquor store
The lottery ticket was purchased over the weekend. However, the Powerball jackpot still hasn't been won. It's risen to $1.55 billion, the fourth-largest in U.S. history.
The lottery ticket was purchased over the weekend. However, the Powerball jackpot still hasn't been won. It's risen to $1.55 billion, the fourth-largest in U.S. history.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.4 billion after no winners
Feeling lucky? America awaits the grand prize lottery winner for Powerball's $1.2 billion jackpot drawing.
Feeling lucky? America awaits the grand prize lottery winner for Powerball's $1.2 billion jackpot drawing.
Macomb County woman still can't believe she won $2 million on Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket
A Macomb County woman said it wasn't clicking in her head that she won $2 million on a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket when she saw the prize.
A Macomb County woman said it wasn't clicking in her head that she won $2 million on a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket when she saw the prize.
Winning numbers drawn for Monday's $1.04B Powerball jackpot
There have been 32 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
There have been 32 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds
The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.
The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.