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UNBELIEVABLE: Lottery - Caught on Camera

Nepalese security guard wins UAE jackpot and shares it with friends

Tayab Khan, a 26-year-old Nepalese security guard working in Abu Dhabi's Ruwais Industrial Area, became the first winner of the UAE Lottery's new Dh30 million grand prize after matching all 7 winning numbers in a May 27, 2026 draw. Khan did not watch the draw and instead discovered the result…

The Times of India · 6h ago

National lottery faces questions over new boss’s record in gambling industry

MPs tell regulator they are ‘deeply concerned’ over interim CEO Phil Walker’s roles at William Hill and Game Nation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Powerball Jackpot Soars to Nearly $1BN, Numbers Revealed as 2026's Richest Jackpot Keeps Growing

The Powerball jackpot has surged to £722 million after no winner emerged in the latest draw, marking the largest lottery payout of 2026 and the eighth-largest in history.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

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Woman accidentally throws away winning lottery ticket of $1.16M ticket. Then the ultimate miracle happens

The ticket had been taken away by a garbage truck, but the hunt for the prize money wasn't over there.

We Got This Covered · Aug 6

Why Michael Burry Is Doubling Down on DraftKings Stock

As prediction markets shake up sports betting, Michael Burry is betting the odds will swing back in DraftKings' favor.

Barchart · Aug 4

Florida woman mails winning Lottery ticket to relative to cover funeral costs, but the ticket never arrived, and a USPS worker is the main suspect

An investigation into the missing Lottery ticket pointed to one USPS worker.

We Got This Covered · Aug 3

Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, July 18, 2026: Latest results for the $526 million Powerball drawing

Powerball lottery numbers revealed for Saturday, July 18, 2026, the officials have announced the winning numbers for the latest drawing, with players across the United States competing for an estimated $526 million jackpot. Those who choose the lump-sum payment would receive an estimated $233.6 million in cash before applicable federal…

The Times of India · Jul 19

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Florida Lottery Winner Nearly Lost $2,700 Prize After Cashier Stashed Claim Receipt in Her Vest Pocket

A Florida man's $2,700 lottery win almost vanished due to a missing receipt, leading to a Walmart cashier's arrest for grand theft. Learn why keeping your lottery receipt is crucial.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

Kerala Lottery Result Today Sthree Sakthi SS-523 (09-06-2026): Winners of Rs 1 crore, Rs 30 lakh & other prizes; Latest update on Rs 10 crore Monsoon Bumper BR-110

Kerala Lottery Result Today Rs 1 Crore & Rs 30 Lakh Winner: The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the Sthree Sakthi SS-523 results for the June 9, 2026 draw. A ticket with the number BE 603224 won the first prize of Rs 1 crore. Other prizes ranged from Rs 500…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Nagaland Lottery Result Today, June 9, 2026: Check Rs 1 crore winning ticket number & all other prize-winning numbers

Nagaland Lottery Result Today: The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Dear Tuesday Weekly Draw results for June 9, 2026, have been announced. Ticket number 95D 65218 has claimed the Rs 1 Crore first prize. Participants can now check the complete list of winning numbers across all prize categories and begin the…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

National Lottery results: Winning New Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday 17 June

The National Lottery’s flagship Lotto game has introduced a new format, offering players two distinct opportunities to win with every £2 line purchased, with £4.7 million up for grabs Wednesday. The twice-weekly New Lotto draws, held on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, will now feature a two-round structure. This…

The Independent UK · Jun 6

New Jersey man hears about unclaimed jackpot, finds $5.9 million lottery ticket in old pants pocket

A New Jersey man nearly lost a $5.9 million lottery jackpot after forgetting the winning ticket in an old pair of pants for almost a year. He discovered the ticket just eight days before it was set to expire, prompting a frantic search through his belongings.

The Economic Times · May 20

National Lottery unveils new Powerball game with £1 billion jackpot

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The Independent UK · Apr 14

New change to National Lottery could double millionaire winners across UK

Britons will go up against the US for the billionaire-making Powerball lottery game

The Independent UK · Apr 14

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday 3 June

Tonight’s National Lottery draw offers players the chance to win a rollover jackpot of £5m To be in with a chance of getting your hands on the prize had to grab a ticket and pick the lucky numbers by 7.30pm. Even if you match some of the numbers you can…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Adam Silver Delivered Stern Anti-Tanking Message to NBA GMs As League Seeks Reform

Silver reportedly channeled his inner David Stern in delivering a message to team executives as the league looks to curb tanking.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

NBA Anti-Tanking Rule Changes Are Coming Next Season. Here Are the Seven Proposals.

Adam Silver and the NBA appear to see fixing the tanking issue as a priority this offseason.

Axios · Dec 25, 2025

Powerball's Christmas Eve drawing dangles a $1.82 billion Christmas miracle

Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in Arkansas, lottery officials said Thursday.

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The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion and is one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

One man’s trash...Lotto winner hits $1M prize on ticket turned down by another player

Two more $1 million Blazing Suits top prizes are still out there, the Michigan Lottery says

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

The new Battle of Hastings: locals fight to save historic pier after self-styled sheikh puts it up for sale

With its flamboyant owner facing a fraud trial, Harry Cockburn explains how another chapter in the storied 150-year history of the Sussex landmark looks set to be written

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Michigan man turns $20 lottery ticket purchase into $2 million prize

The 66-year-old is planning for his early retirement after his huge lottery win

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Single player could become the UK’s record National Lottery winner on Tuesday

The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it has reached 250 million Euros – an estimated £210 million.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Grandma and breast cancer survivor decided to play the lottery on her phone. Then she hit it big

Nicole Walter won over $2 million for playing the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Monopoly game on her phone

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

HGV driver who had to give up work says £1m Lottery win ‘takes pressure away’

Ally Gilmour, 57, stopped working due to ill health but now says his family have ‘an exciting fresh start’.

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