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Oregon Woman Wins Big After Saving Toddler

Monday April 6^th 2020

Coos Bay woman Ann Charkowicz said she had a "good feeling" after she and her husband Brian saved a toddler from being hit by a car. The feeling led her to buy an Oregon Lottery Raffle ticket that turned out to be worth $1 million.

Mega Millions Eliminates Minimum Starting Jackpot

Saturday April 4^th 2020

Mega Millions will determine future starting jackpots based on ticket sales and interest rates, rather than offering a guaranteed minimum amount. Rollover increases will also be decided and announced before each drawing.

Powerball Scraps Minimum Starting Jackpot

Friday April 3^rd 2020

Powerball will no longer have a guaranteed minimum starting jackpot or minimum rollover increases, beginning after the Wednesday, April 8 drawing.

Coronavirus Lottery Changes for April 2

Thursday April 2^nd 2020

Here are new changes made by state lotteries to combat coronavirus, including closing offices, extending prize expiration deadlines, and how to claim a prize by mail.

Coronavirus Lottery Changes for April 1

Tuesday March 31^st 2020

Get the latest updates on changes lotteries are making due to coronavirus, including closing offices, extending winning ticket expirations, and how to claim a prize by mail.

Coronavirus Lottery Changes for March 29

Sunday 29th March

Coronavirus Lottery Changes for March 27

Friday 27th March

Starting Powerball Jackpot to Change to $20 Million

Thursday 26th March

Coronavirus Lottery Changes for March 24

Tuesday 24th March

New Mega Millions Scams: How to Avoid Becoming A Victim

Saturday 21st March

Illinois Lottery Closes Claim Centers Due to COVID-19

Tuesday 17th March

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