Lottery

Stefan Mandel’s numbers-driven scheme scooped prizes on three continents—and forced lotteries to tighten their own odds. When was the last time you bought a ticket and dared to picture fourteen ringing jackpot bells? In the 1990s, Romanian-born economist Stefan Mandel did just that, turning elementary math into a globe-trotting lottery-winning machine. His run ended with … Read more

Online entries close Sept. 5, giving residents and visiting hunters a fair shot at select public and private lands across the Mountain State. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has begun accepting applications for its 2025 antlerless deer hunt lotteries. Hunters who secure a permit will be able to harvest does in tightly managed … Read more

A February jackpot remains unpaid, and the anonymous winner says the Texas Lottery Commission is breaking its own rules. On Feb. 17 an Austin resident matched all six numbers to land an $83.5 million Lotto Texas prize. Yet three months later, the money is still in limbo. The winner—identified only as Ms. Doe—filed suit May 21 accusing the commission … Read more

One lucky ticket holder just struck gold, according to the latest Powerball results. Officials say the top prize is an estimated $167.3 million for the annuity option, or a one-time payment of $77.3 million. The big announcement has lottery enthusiasts across the region wondering if their ticket might be the golden one. Were you one … Read more

Roselle resident Mark Aiello thought he was on the brink of a life-changing payout when he saw his March Madness bets soar to nearly $400,000. Yet, in a shocking twist, the funds vanished from his account without explanation. Aiello, a military veteran and father, placed a total of $2,000 on specific player rebounds and assists … Read more