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The Secret to Lotto: Probability or Psychology?

Commentary Dear Abby: My husband and I just had our eighth child. Another girl and I am really one disappointed woman. I suppose I should thank God that she was healthy. But, Abby, this one was supposed to have been a boy. Even the doctor told me the law of averages was in our favour…


Powerball Jackpot Hits $454 Million Ahead of April 27 Drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached $454 million for the April 27 draw after nobody claimed a winning ticket on April 25. According to the Powerball website, the $454 million jackpot has a cash value of $271.9 million. The winning numbers in the April 25 drawing were white balls 12, 18, 20, 39, and 61. The Powerball…


Maryland Governor Launches COVID-19 Booster Cash Lottery Incentive

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday a $2 million cash lottery system to incentivize people to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Hogan announced VaxCash 2.0 Promotion, a lottery incentive system that will dole out a total of $2 million in cash prizes to 12 randomly-selected Maryland residents who receive their booster shot. The initial draw will…


Powerball Tickets Sold in Wisconsin, California Split $632 Million

MADISON, Wis.—Powerball tickets sold in Wisconsin and California were winners of the latest jackpot and will split $632 million, officials said. The Wisconsin Lottery didn’t immediately announce where the winning ticket in its state was sold. The winning ticket in California was sold at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Sacramento, the California Lottery said. The…


Man Who Just Had Double Bypass Surgery Wins $1 Million Lottery by Scratching Word ‘Heart’ on Ticket

One Massachusetts man who recently had double bypass heart surgery encountered a stroke of good luck, fortuitously winning a $1 million lottery after scratching out the word “heart” on his ticket. Alex McLeish, from Attleboro, in November was gifted three tickets along with a get well soon card from his childhood friend Larry. Upon scratching…


Multi-Circuit Lottery May Decide Fate of Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for 84 Million Workers

A “multi-circuit lottery” is expected to be held this week that will determine the fate of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which set a Jan. 4 deadline for an estimated 84 million private sector workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly and wear a mask….


Imprisoned Lottery Computer Tech Seeks to Overturn Sentence

DES MOINES, Iowa—A man serving a 25-year prison sentence for conspiracy to commit theft by rigging computers to win jackpots for himself, friends, and family is suing the state of Iowa, claiming he was pressured four years ago to plead guilty to crimes he did not commit. Eddie Tipton filed documents starting the lawsuit from…


No Winner: Biggest Powerball Jackpot in Months Grows Larger

DES MOINES, Iowa—The biggest lottery prize in months grew larger after no ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball drawn on Saturday night. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Monday is $670 million. Saturday night’s numbers were 28, 38, 42, 47, and 52. The Powerball was 1. The Powerball jackpot has slowly…


Mexico to Give Away ‘El Chapo’ Safehouse in Lottery

CULIACAN, Mexico—The house former drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán fled in 2014 when Mexican marines had him surrounded underwent some changes recently as the Mexican government prepared to give it away in a national lottery. The surveillance cameras that covered every angle of the modest home’s exterior were removed. And the hole under a…


Missouri Governor Launches ‘MO VIP’ Lottery Program That Pays People to Get Vaccinated

Missouri Governor Mike Parson unveiled the “MO VIP” program last week. This campaign encourages unvaccinated Missourians 12 years old and up to get a COVID-19 shot. It offers cash prizes and education savings for tuition. The Missouri COVID Vaccine website states, “Vaccination is the most effective and long-lasting tool for protection from this infection.” A…