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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lottery
games
May 15, 2019
Stephen A. Smith and the Lure of Losing
The Knicks’ strategy worked better than statistics predicted. So why does it feel like it failed?
By
Will Leitch
Jan. 12, 2016
Powerball Jackpot, Which You Will Not Win, Hits $1.5 Billion
Face the facts.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Dec. 28, 2015
Mark Zuckerberg Is Our New Billionaire Hoax
Mark is giving away $4.5 million to regular people like you and me!
By
Brian Feldman
liars
Oct. 17, 2014
Don’t Trust the Duo With the Winning Lottery Ticket and a Bible
Seriously, that sounds like the start of a bad joke.
By
Katie Zavadski
a simple twist of fate
June 5, 2013
Record Powerball Winner Cut Someone in Line
Wow.
By
Dan Amira
lottery
Mar. 24, 2013
Someone in New Jersey Is Now $338.3 Million Richer
Thanks to the lottery.
By
Andre Tartar
horndog high
June 12, 2012
Finally, Some Good News Out of ‘Horndog High’
Senior wins $1,000 a week for life.
By
Margaret Hartmann
mo’ money mo’ problems
Mar. 31, 2012
Sadly, No Mega Millions Winner for New York [Updated]
Three winning tickets sold in Indiana, Kansas, Maryland.
By
Andre Tartar
with friends like these
Mar. 15, 2012
Never Play the Lottery With Friends
Especially in New Jersey.
By
Joe Coscarelli
white men with money
Dec. 6, 2011
The Greenwich Lottery Winners’ Mysterious Beneficiary Is …
Drumroll.
By
Brett Smiley
Nov. 29, 2011
Who Might the Greenwich Lottery Winners Be Covering For?
Intel goes deep into conspiracy theory territory.
By
Noreen Malone
true prizes
Apr. 1, 2011
Man Who Missed Out on Mega Millions Says State Job in Albany Is the Real Prize
Man who missed out on Mega Millions is wrong.
By
Nitasha Tiku
cruel twists of fate
Mar. 31, 2011
Mega Millions Winners Can Thank Poor Behavior for Good Fortune
Karma police.
By
Nitasha Tiku
freudenschade
Mar. 29, 2011
State Workers Who Won New York’s Mega Millions May Have Already Quit Their Jobs
Seven state workers from Albany bought the $319 million ticket.
By
Nitasha Tiku
jealousy and rage
Sept. 24, 2010
People Who Are Too Loyal to Their Jobs
If you win the lottery and you don’t leave your terrible job, you’re too loyal.
By
Dan Amira
gambling
Sept. 16, 2010
Lottery Addict Faces Up to Fifteen Years In Prison
He stole a whole lot of money.
By
Josh Duboff
a simple itch of fate
June 10, 2010
Woman Looking for Excuse to Play Mega Millions Wins Mega Millions
Her hand itched, which was obviously a sign.
By
Dan Amira
big wins
Aug. 25, 2009
Second Lottery Win Leads to Adorable Scene in Queens Bodega
Mysterious man lifted into air by overjoyed bodega owner.
By
Lindsay Robertson
in other news
Aug. 22, 2008
$5 Million Doorman Better Watch His Back
Richie Randazzo’s former colleague is jealous of his winnings.
By
Jessica Pressler
in other news
June 12, 2008
Even With $5 Million Dollars, Doorman Is Still Too Poor for Manhattan Real-Estate Market
Richie Randazzo’s story might have once warmed our hearts, but now it sends a cold chill through our veins.