You can put money on it: Arizona is likely to have a state lottery for the next 25 years. The state House of Representatives on Monday voted to create a new lottery that would begin in mid-2012, when the current game expires.

The state ombudsman says the Iowa Lottery is safer for consumers than in the past, but he’ll keep watching to make sure it’s protecting players from retailer fraud. William Angrick sent a letter to Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich, thanking him for a productive meeting in January to discuss security issues. Angrick says he was pleased [...]

A legislative panel supports having lawmakers consider the amounts of lottery-funded college scholarships during Arkansas’ first-ever fiscal session.

Two Canton residents will split a $250,000 prize after turning in a winning Ohio Lottery ticket from Jan. 5.

Pawlenty likes a lottery for a Vikings stadium. Really? By Brian Lambert | Thurs., Feb. 4 PLUS: A St. Paul stadium, too, the Strib’s compelling Afghan series, and Krinkie’s one cent’s worth.

Buffalo, NY — People claiming to be from the Better Business Bureau are stealing thousands of dollars from victims who are told they have won a lottery, the business practice monitoring organization said.

The state ombudsman says the Iowa Lottery is safer for consumers than in the past, but he’ll keep watching to make sure it’s protecting players from retailer fraud.

State Ombudsman William Angrick has ended a simmering feud with a top Iowa Lottery official, although he vowed Monday to keep watching whether the lottery is doing enough to protect customers from retailer fraud.

Lottery numbers for Feb. 8, 2010.

John Wall headlines a list of 14 players who could be taken by this season’s NBA lottery teams.