Lottery players love rituals, but the data-minded crowd is increasingly skeptical that any day of the week truly tilts the odds. The numbers suggest one weekday in particular looks like a dud for big ...

Note: The accompanying video explains lottery odds in North Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A lucky person in Halifax County is raking in more than $200 million after matching numbers in ...

WASHINGTON — As the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.70 billion, some players may wonder whether it’s possible to guarantee a win by buying enough tickets. In theory, the answer is yes. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. mphillips007 / Getty Images Americans spend billions each year playing the lottery. While many view it as harmless fun, some ...

Visions of sugar plums may be dancing in a lot of heads right now, but for some people they are being accompanied by visions of mansions, sports cars, pricey vacations and comfy retirements. It’s all ...

Americans spend billions each year playing the lottery. While many view it as harmless fun, some players look for edge cases like the “luckiest” day of the week to purchase a ticket hoping for a ...