LOTTERIES Archives - Crazy America

Texas woman charged with stealing cousin’s $1M lottery prize

November 12, 2021November 11, 2021 by Ben Root

Iris Argueta allegedly pocketed Long Island relative’s winnings after he asked her to cash in ticket so he could remain anonymous.

September 29, 2021 by Stuart Denly

Michigan gambler was not able to collect prize before accident due to lottery rules.

January 28, 2021 by Associated Press

North Carolina man’s day goes from the ridiculous to the sublime as random animal collisions give way to big lotto win.

September 30, 2020 by Ollie Sibley

Florida winner forced to forfeit cash prize after the embattled US Postal Service loses her ticket.

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by Joe Stokes

Cops tell Georgia fugitive his scratch-off ticket is ready to collect from sheriff’s office.

August 19, 2020 by Associated Press

New York attorney allegedly involved in mob-connected scam which encouraged clients to place winnings in shady investments.

July 24, 2020 by Associated Press

Longtime Wisconsin buddies honor decades-old theoretical pact to split improbable lottery prize.

July 23, 2020 by Joe Stokes

North Carolina man who scooped massive scratch-off prize in 2017 is arrested following the discovery of a young woman’s body in a hotel room.

June 23, 2020 by Associated Press

Lucky Michigan resident attributes improbable good fortune to coin given to him by his late father.

January 30, 2020January 7, 2020 by Joe Stokes

Two men arrested after presenting scratch-off ticket with glued-on “winning numbers”.