Life-changing jackpots are often sold as a shortcut to security, yet some of the biggest winners have watched their windfalls vanish with startling speed. The most extreme cases read less like fairy ...

Actor Jorge Garcia, who played cursed lotto winner Hurley on ABC's "Lost," took to his blog on Wednesday to send a warning to the thousands of now-richer Losties who made money in Tuesday's Mega ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Officials with the Missouri Lottery are asking Powerball players to check their tickets from a recent drawing—they might be a million dollars richer! The winning ticket was sold ...

Winning the lottery can feel like a dream—until it becomes a nightmare. Explore lottery horror stories that show how sudden wealth can ruin lives.

A winning lottery ticket sold in Texas won $78 million, but despite the large payout, it is yet to be claimed, state lottery officials said.