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The lucky winner identified as 'Mambo', aged 22, from the community of Temple Hills, in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 50,000 (GBP 41,482) on a scratch-off in March 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
07 March 2023
WHAT A WASTE: Lotto Winner Nearly Threw USD 50K Ticket In Trash

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A lucky lottery winner had claimed a USD 50,000 jackpot after he nearly threw away his...

Image shows Yolanda Klug, 23, undated photo. Her remains were found in a forest near the town of Freyburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on Feb. 25, 2023. Note: Private photo. (Newsflash)
06 March 2023
COLD CASE PHONE CLUE: Found Mobile Could Be Key To How Missing Scientology Girl Died

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A mobile phone belonging to a woman who disappeared on her way to IKEA three years ago has...

Maurice Sumpter, 61, from the city of Clear Spring, in Maryland State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 50,000 (GBP 41,758) on the lottery in March 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
03 March 2023
QUAD A LOT HE GOT: Chef's Lotto Win After Buying Four Tickets

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A chef has told how he cooked up a lotto fortune after he finished off four scratch-off...

Photo shows Cornessia Fairley with her son, Cornelius Fairley, 6, undated. Cornelius Fairley was named a hero after calling 911 for his mother who was unconscious from a seizure at their home in Picayune, Mississippi, USA. Note: Picture is private (Cornessia Fairley/Newsflash)
02 March 2023
BRAVE CHILD: Boy Named Hero After Calling 911 When He Saw His Mum Unconscious From A Cancer Seizure

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A six-year-old boy from the USA has been dubbed a hero after he called paramedics when he...

Photo shows “Chicklet” of Princess Anne, Maryland, USA, undated. She won the top prize on the USD 100,000 Extreme Cash game hours after winning USD 11,000 at a casino. Photo is from the Maryland Lottery (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
02 March 2023
JACK-POT LUCK: Punter Scalps Casino Then Wins Lotto

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A lucky punter who won a fortune during a casino session was amazed when she scooped a USD...

Hallan Luis Silva Ramos, 7, poses in undated photo. He fell from a height of about 20 metres when trying to move from one apartment window to another when home alone, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Note: Private photo. (Newsflash)
01 March 2023
DEATH PLUNGE: Mum Will Carry Guilt Forever After Son, 7, Fell From Window When She Went For Boat Ride

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A mum in Brazil has revealed that she will carry the guilt for the rest of her life after...

Kursat Yildirim, aged 42, poses with a child in an undated photo. He was spotted in the city of Nairobi, Kenya, in February 2023. Note: Private photo. (@kursat.yildirim40/Newsflash)
28 February 2023
YACHT CLUB: Newest Luxury Item Of Lotto Multimillionaire From Germany Is Sailing Vessel

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An ex-convict who became a multimillionaire after winning the lottery has apparently...

Picture shows Sujan Majhi with his 10-year-old son, after he was removed from the house, with a medic (left) in Gurgaon, India, on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2023. Munmun Majhi, 36, locked herself and her 10-year-old son in their house for three years, fearing they would contract Covid-19, was brought out of confinement by a team of police, health officials who had to break open the main door. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash)
23 February 2023
THREE YEARS IN QUARANTINE: Women Locks Herself Up at Home With Son, Aged 10, Because She's Terrified Of COVID

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A woman who had locked herself and her son in their house in India for three years to...

David Lewandowski from the town of Mooresville, in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 218,613 (GBP 181,391) on the lottery on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (North Carolina Education Lottery/Newsflash)
23 February 2023
TICKET OR LEAVE IT: Punter's Amazing Win After Forgetting To Complete Lotto Buy

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A lucky punter scooped an incredible USD 218,613 lotto win after he failed to complete an...

The husband-and-wife team of Lottery players pose with their winning check, undated. The wife said 'There was something calling me to go to the Food Lion' 'It was calling my name'. Note: Licensed photo. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
23 February 2023
FORTUNE TELLERS: Lotto Couple Predicted Their Own Jackpot Win

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A couple scooped a massive lottery jackpot after predicting that a big win was in store...

Jerard Hickman poses with his wining lottery check, undated. When he get bored he went to the Virginia Lottery’s website to play some online games and won the 785,414 dollars jackpot. Note: Licensed photo. (Virginia Lottery/Newsflash)
22 February 2023
BORING LOTTO WIN: Man Wins Jackpot After Playing Online To Pass The Time

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A man from the USA has turned his boring day into a very exciting one after he won more...

Thomas Kirsch from the city of Norfolk, in Virginia State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 300,000 (GBP 248,082) on the lottery on Jan. 30, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Virginia Lottery/Newsflash)
22 February 2023
HOT WIN: Man Wins Lottery Top Prize After Going To Buy Charcoal For BBQ

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A man in need of some charcoal for an outdoor cookout has won GBP 248,000 after he bought...

David Sherman Powelson, aged 64, poses in undated photo. He was detained and charged in Lee County, Florida State, USA, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Lee County Sheriff's Office/Newsflash)
22 February 2023
JUST DESSERT: Man Facing 30 Years In Jail For Pouring Water On Brother's Head Over Piece Of Pie

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An elderly man who intentionally poured water over his also elder brother's head during a...

Image shows the CHF 7,793,928 (GBP 7,013,517) jackpot, undated photo. It was won by a woman in the city of Zurich, Switzerland, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Note: Private photo. (Swiss Casinos/Newsflash)
21 February 2023
JACKPOTTY: Punter Wins GBP 7 Million In Spin Of Casino One-Armed Bandit

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A lucky punter became a multimillionaire in a split second after she hit the GBP 7 million...

Image shows the Austrian woman, aged 27, who was charged with drug smuggling, undated photo. She was caught at Perth International Airport, in Western Australia, Australia, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Australian Federal Police/Newsflash)
20 February 2023
POODUNNIT: Woman Trafficker Reswallowed Cocaine Pellets She Had Pooped Out

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A woman facing 25 years in jail for trafficking USD 500,000 of cocaine in her digestive...

Kevin Wallett, from the community of Reisterstown, in Baltimore County, Maryland State, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 50,000 (GBP 41,931) on the lottery in February 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
17 February 2023
MOW MONEY: Gardening Firm Boss Scoops Lotto Fortune

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A gardening firm boss dug up a fortune when he joined his workers on a coffee break and...