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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...

Vernon E. Kelson, 22, poses in an undated photo. Kelson recently posted a video in which he threatened police with an AK-47. Note: Photo from police. (Miami-Dade Police Department/Newsflash)
01 March 2023
GUN-STER ARRESTED: Man Faces Jail For Posting Instagram Video Threatening Cops With AK-47

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Ana Elizalde, 51, and her husband pose in undated photo. She won USD 1 million (GBP 827,800) on the lottery in the city of Lansing, Michigan State, USA, on Feb. 24, 2023. Note: Licensed content. (Michigan Lottery/Newsflash)
01 March 2023
POCKET MONEY: Forgotten Lottery Ticket Worth USD 1 Million Found In Coat

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A forgotten lottery ticket has turned a lucky woman into a millionaire after her husband...

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...

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...

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...