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California Lottery reveals name of man representing a group of winners of second-largest US jackpot

Mar. 18, 2024 13:44 PM EDT

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (AP) — The California Lottery has revealed the name of one of the winners of the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot — last October's $1.765 billion Powerball bonanza. Theodorus Struyck represents a group of winners who bought the ticket at a store in the...

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million

Mar. 17, 2024 01:03 AM EDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you're feeling some St. Patrick's Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. Mega Millions and Powerball have racked up some massive jackpots after weeks of rollovers. The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million...

Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear

Mar. 07, 2024 21:14 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate on Thursday advanced a scaled-back gambling proposal — allowing a state lottery and electronic wagering machines at several locations in the state -- as lawmakers try to strike a compromise that can win the needed votes in both chambers. ...

Luck strikes twice for Kentucky couple who lost, then found, winning lottery ticket

Mar. 06, 2024 16:35 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Luck struck twice for a Kentucky couple who thought they lost a winning Powerball ticket. The Bowling Green couple found out in November that they had won $50,000 but couldn't find the ticket they had purchased about a week before, the Kentucky Lottery said...

Georgia Senate seeks to let voters decide sports betting in November

Feb. 27, 2024 16:00 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians could get a chance in November to vote on authorizing sports gambling after senators on Tuesday approved a state constitutional amendment. It's a big step forward for those who want Georgians to be able to bet on pro and college sports after years of being...

Lottery, casino bill passes key vote in Alabama House

Feb. 15, 2024 17:02 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lottery and casino legislation passed a key test Thursday in the Alabama Legislature as the House of Representatives approved a sweeping gambling proposal with an aim to get the measure before voters in November. The House of Representatives approved the...

Casino and lottery proposal swiftly advances in the Alabama Legislature

Feb. 14, 2024 18:54 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A gambling proposal to authorize a lottery, sports betting, and multiple casinos across Alabama was swiftly advanced by a legislative committee on Wednesday. The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the two-bill package, putting...

Lottery, casino bill heads to first test in Alabama Legislature

Feb. 13, 2024 21:17 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Casino and lottery legislation is headed to its first test in the Alabama Legislature as Republican supporters aim to get the proposal before voters this fall. The sweeping proposal would authorize up to 10 casino sites with table games and slot machines, a...

Alabama bill that would allow lottery, casinos and sports betting headed to first test

Feb. 08, 2024 22:46 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November...

Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos

Feb. 07, 2024 20:47 PM EST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some Republicans look to get the question before voters in November. Alabama is one of...