A longtime lottery fan will support his wife's dream of opening a daycare after a $1 million (US$733,850) Lotto Max win made it a tangible possibility.

A two-member group noticed that the Fast Cash progressive jackpot had reached a record-breaking $4.14 million in Michigan, and their discerning eye led them straight to a record win.

A Tennessee resident left his vacation in Maryland much richer after buying a lottery ticket in the state and winning a $100,000 Powerball prize.

A North Carolina sister remained true to her word after buying a lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $200,000 and voluntarily splitting the winnings with her brother.

An Arkansas woman was sentenced to 120 months in prison after getting caught stealing nearly $250,000 worth of lottery tickets from her workplace.