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Image shows the city of Lansing, Michigan State, USA, where lottery headquarters are located, undated photo. A 67-year-old man from Oakland County won the USD 240,338 (GBP 198,879) Fantasy 5 Jackpot after he purchased two winning tickets in February 2023. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash)
28 February 2023
TWO-RIFFIC LUCK: Man Buys Two Identical Lotto Tickets And Hits Jackpot Twice

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A lotto winner has told how he doubled his money by buying two identical tickets for the...

Kimberly Raffe from the city of High Point, in North Carolina State, USA, poses in undated photo. She won USD 102,241 (GBP 85,545) on the lottery on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (North Carolina Education Lottery/Newsflash)
27 February 2023
LOTTO DOUBT: US Woman Grabs Cash Same Day Before She Wakes From Dream After Hitting Lottery Jackpot

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A US woman was so excited at winning the lottery she rushed and collected the jackpot...

Picture shows Shakira's niece Isabella Mebarak, undated. She designed the famous "revenge sweatshirt" for Shakira. Note: Picture is private. (@isabellamebarak/Newsflash)
24 February 2023
PIQUE HEARTBREAK? NO SWEAT: Shakira Models New Revenge Sweatshirt Designed By Her Niece

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A new exclusive sweatshirt mocking cheating soccer star Gerard Pique and designed by her...

Robert Ballard from the city of Baltimore, Maryland State, USA, poses in undated photo. He collected USD 50,000 (GBP 41,588) on the lottery on Feb. 22, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
24 February 2023
WOULD CHEW BELIEVE IT? Lottery Win Leaves Punter Too Excited To Eat

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A lucky lotto winner has told how he was so shocked at his USD 50,000 scratchcard jackpot...

Firefighter Josh Loveless from the town of Middletown, in Frederick County, Maryland, USA, poses in undated photo. He won USD 50,000 (GBP 41,471) on a scratch-off in February 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Maryland Lottery/Newsflash)
23 February 2023
CHALLENGING WIN: : Firefighter Uses Lucky Challenge Coin To Uncover USD 50,000 Scratch-Off Prize

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A firefighter from the USA has won the top prize in an instant lottery ticket after he...

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...

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...

Picture shows the unidentified suspect, undated. She abandoned her daughter in a parking lot, after being chased by security when she was caught stealing clothing from a department store, in Humble, Texas, USA. Note: Police photo. (@humblepolice/Newsflash)
22 February 2023
ON-THE-RUN MUM: Hunt For Woman Shoplifter Who Dumped Baby In Stroller And Drove Off To Escape Cops

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Cops are hunting a woman who stole clothes from a store and fled, leaving a baby girl in a...

Image shows Dennis Corey from the city of Portland, in Oregon, USA, undated photo. He gave a fraudster USD 200,000 (GBP 165,356) before realising that the cryptocurrency trade exchange he was involved in was all fake. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash)
22 February 2023
CRYPTO CON: Man Ends In Debt After Male Scammer He Flirted With Leaves Him Penniless

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A man from the USA has ended up without a penny after flirting his way into an online...

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...

Amari Bente Hendricks, 24, poses in undated photo. She allegedly pulled out a gun on McDonald's employees because they did not give her a free cookie in the city of Altamonte Springs, Florida State, USA, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Seminole County Jail/Newsflash)
20 February 2023
COOKIE MONSTER: Woman Arrested After Pulling Gun On McDonald's Employee For Not Giving Her Free Biscuit

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A woman from the USA has been arrested after she pulled out a gun on a McDonald's employee...

Conyers police smash window of a burning home and crawl inside to rescue an elderly woman trapped inside in Conyers, Georgia, USA, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. No officers were injured during the rescue, and the woman was treated at a hospital for smoke inhalation and has since been released. Note: Picture is screenshot from a video. (@ConyersPolice/Newsflash)
17 February 2023
POLICE BRAVERY: Brave Cop Busts Window Of Burning Home And Rescued Elderly Lady Trapped Inside

Cops from the USA have been praised by social media users after they broke through a window of a...

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...

Ronny Jose Barbera-Quintero, 39, poses in undated photo. The employee of a business is facing video voyeurism charges because he allegedly placed a camera in the women's bathroom, in Medley, Florida, USA. Note: Police photo. (Miami-Dade Corrections/Newsflash)
17 February 2023
SEW KINKY: Man Hid Camera In Women's Loo At Embroidery Firm

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A male worker who hid a secret camera in a women's loo at a sewing machine firm is facing...