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Acting Lottery Commissioner Jessica Weare and lucky winner Dan Housler pose in undated photo. The 62-year-old man from the city of Portage, Michigan State, USA, won USD 503,254 (GBP 396,481) playing Club Keno in August 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
14 August 2023
KENO-T BELIEVE IT: Lucky Man Makes History After Scooping Largest-Ever Keno Jackpot Just Years After Pocketing Another Grand Win

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A lucky man in the USA made history when he scooped the lottery's largest-ever keno...

Alonzo Butler of Cumberland, MD, poses in undated photo. He won $100,000 lottery scratch-off prize. Note: Lottery photo. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
04 August 2023
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY: Lucky Man Fills Grandma's Shoes After He Wins USD 100,000 On Lottery Scratchcard

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A lucky man in the USA has filled his grandmother's shoes after he doubled an earlier...

Tina Renee Johnson poses with her Powerball check, undated. Her cousin convinced her to buy the ticket and won USD 100 thousand (GBP 78 764). Note: Licenced photo. (Virginia Lottery/Newsflash)
03 August 2023
THAT'S JUST EAR-Y: Woman Scoops Lotto Jackpot After Listening To Cousin's Advice

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An amazed lotto winner has told how she won a USD 100,000 fortune after listening to her...

Gary Halama, 73, from Garden City, Michigan State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 288,903 (GBP 225,987) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
02 August 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWO YOU: Couple Win Lotto Jackpot With Cash From Birthday Scratch Card

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An astonished pensioner has told how he won the lottery twice after using winnings from a...

Zachary Sharpe from the city of Thomasville, North Carolina State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 100,000 (GBP 78,231) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (North Carolina Education Lottery/Newsflash)
02 August 2023
CONGRATULATIONS: Man Scoops USD 100,000 On Lottery Scratch Card During Loo Break On Way Home From Post Malone Concert

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A lucky man has thanked famous rapper Post Malone after he scooped USD 100,000 on a...

Steven Bates from the town of Kenbridge, Virginia State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 582,719 (GBP 454,727) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Virginia Lottery/Newsflash)
01 August 2023
TAKE FIVE: Lucky Man To Cover Grandchildren's College Funds After Hitting Lottery Jackpot With Numbers Picked By Computer

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A lucky granddad in the USA who scooped GBP 450,000 on the lottery after letting the...

Jodi Owens from the town of Shallotte, North Carolina State, USA, poses in undated photo. She won USD 100,000 (GBP 77,846) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (North Carolina Education Lottery/Newsflash)
31 July 2023
NAILED IT: Lotto Winner Celebrates With Lux Manicure After USD 100k Scratch Card

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A lotto winner who scooped USD 100,000 on a scratch card has told she plans to celebrate...

Kristin Murawski, 46, and her husband Scott, pose in undated photo. The couple from the area of Willis, Michigan State, USA, won USD 288,903 (GBP 226,037) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
28 July 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Lucky Lady Gives Hubby Birthday Present Of His Life After Hitting Lottery Jackpot On His Special Day

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A lucky lady gave her husband the birthday present of his life after scooping the jackpot...

Rae Ann Wentworth-Cadieux from the town of Hadley, Massachusetts State, USA, poses in undated photo. She won USD 1 million (GBP 774,660) on the lottery on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Massachusetts State Lottery/Newsflash)
26 July 2023
MAGIC NUMBERS: Woman Becomes Millionaire After Using Numbers From Store's Name And Race Cars In Lottery Ticket

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A lucky woman in the USA has become a millionaire after playing numbers from the retailer...

Picture shows the Carnival Market in Pontiac, Michigan, USA, undated. An Oakland County man bought his winning ticket here and won USD 1.5 million (GBP 1167135) playing the game. Note: Picture is a screenshot from Google Maps (Google Maps/Newsflash)
25 July 2023
YOU'VE GOT MAIL: Lucky Punter Becomes Millionaire After Checking Lottery Ticket After Random Online Message

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A lucky punter in the USA said he was over the moon after a random online message urging...

Clayton Heard from the community of Lanham, Maryland Lottery, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 50,100 (GBP 38,915) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
24 July 2023
OLD BUT GOLD: Lucky Man Wins More Than USD 50,000 After Using Number Set From Lottery Ticket Dating Back To 1996

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A lucky man has won more than USD 50,000 on the lottery after using numbers from a ticket...

Picture shows Williams Beer & Wine in Burtonsville, Maryland, undated. A 77-year-old woman won a prize using numbers from a dream. Note: Image is a screenshot from Google Maps. (GoogleMaps/Newsflash)
21 July 2023
A DREAM COME TRUE: Lucky Great-Grandma Wins Тhird Lottery Prize After Playing Combo From Her Dream

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An elderly lady in the USA has scooped her third USD 50,000 lottery prize after once again...

Greg Escue, 66, poses in undated photo. He won a $192,901 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. Note: Photo from Michigan Lottery. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
21 July 2023
HEART STOPPING: Lucky Man Nearly Has Heart Attack While Frantically Looking For Winning Lottery Ticket

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A lucky man in the USA thought he was going to suffer a heart attack after frantically...

Shannon Molina, 47, from Waterford, Michigan, poses in undated photo. The lucky woman won $559,200 Monthly Jackpot Progressive prize from the Michigan Lottery. Note: Licensed photo(Michigan Lottery/Newsflash).
20 July 2023
EMOTIONAL WIN: Lucky Woman Breaks Down In Tears After Getting Phone Call To Say She'd Won Half A Million Dollars

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A lucky woman in the USA said she burst into tears after getting a call to say she had just...

Michael 'Hoogie' Hoogerwerf from the city of Davenport, Iowa State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD one million (GBP 771,810) on the lottery in July 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Iowa Lottery/Newsflash)
19 July 2023
JOKE'S ON YOU: Marine Corpse Veteran Struggles To Convince Adult Daughters He Won USD 1 Million Because Of Prankster Reputation

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A marine corpse veteran has revealed his daughters refused to believe him when he told...

John Sancrant, 71, from the city of Monroe, Michigan State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 105,000 (GBP 81,047) on the lottery in June 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
19 July 2023
CATCH YA LATER: Lucky Man Who Scooped Fourth Lottery Prize Said He's Coming Back For A Million

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A lucky man in the USA who just scooped his fourth lottery win has told how he looks...