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August 10, 2023 | 10:48 AM

The settlers brought the lottery to America. It’s had a long, uneven history

By Scott Neuman/NPR

January 14, 2023 | 8:32 AM

A winning ticket for the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Maine

The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball 14

By The Associated Press

November 8, 2022 | 5:23 AM

Monday’s Powerball lottery drawing has been delayed due to security protocols

The Multi-State Lottery Association confirmed the reasons for the delay, saying that a participating lottery needed additional time to process sales.

By Ayana Archie/NPR

November 4, 2022 | 9:52 AM

Dreaming of $1.5B Powerball prize? Consider not taking cash

A certified financial planner from Downingtow said even with his expertise, he would take an annuity because it would so dramatically reduce his risk of making poor investment decisions.

By Scott McFetridge/The Associated Press

November 3, 2022 | 5:16 AM

Powerball prize up to $1.5 billion, 3rd-largest ever in US

The numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 2, 11, 22, 35, 60 and the red powerball 23.

By Scott McFetridge/The Associated Press

November 1, 2022 | 5:29 AM

Powerball prize soars to $1.2 billion after no winners were found on Monday

The increased jackpot will be the 4th-largest in U.S. history.

By The Associated Press

July 29, 2022 | 2:24 PM

All your pressing Mega Millions questions, answered

The Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.025 billion.

By Wynne Davis/NPR

May 13, 2021 | 5:49 AM

Ohio raises the stakes to boost vaccinations, offers five, $1 million drawings

“Everyone has a stake in more Ohioans getting vaccinated.”

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR

January 23, 2021 | 8:25 AM

1 winner of Mega Millions $1B prize; 3rd largest ever in US

One winning ticket has been sold in the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

By The Associated Press

October 21, 2019 | 10:28 AM

Pa. spends $1.3M to date on search for lottery partner amid fierce competition for $1B contract

Behind the scenes each company is trying to discredit the other and hiring lobbyists to help bolster their chances of winning the contract.

By Jan Murphy/PennLive

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