A Mega Millions winner in Virginia has until May 21 to claim their $1 million jackpot or else the prize will disappear.

As gambling proliferates in Virginia, there is a greater responsibility to help those with gambling problems and addiction, the Virginia Lottery’s Khalid R. Jones writes in a guest column.

A Maryland lottery player overwhelmed with emotion hugged her dad after learning of her big win, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A Maryland lottery player feeling overwhelmed by a big win ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto A Maryland lottery player won a top prize with a number combination from her late mother’s birthday, lottery officials said. “I’ve been thinking about my mom ...

A stop at Publix proved lucrative for a lottery player in Florida. The lucky winner hit the Jackpot Triple Play jackpot, scoring $275,000 in the drawing Tuesday, May 6, according to the Florida ...

Ordinary moments led to extraordinary lottery wins for these lucky players. One Maryland man claimed a $50,000 prize from a $10 scratch-off. Meanwhile, a Missouri player simply picked three ...