Your intuition about 'lucky' numbers feels powerful, but it doesn't sway the odds. Learn how personal choices often lead to splitting your lottery prize with others.

Even small group wins can lead to huge fights over who paid, who played, and who owns the winning ticket. Avoid the common pitfalls before the numbers are drawn.

When a lottery ticket hits big, the shop that sold it becomes an instant magnet. Queues triple as people seek the 'lucky' machine, changing its business forever.

Discover how state laws create a patchwork of privacy rights, making your pre-win decision about where to buy your ticket the most important one.

One California winner did exactly that. Learn how a $197 million Mega Millions ticket expired after six months, and why strict deadlines leave fortunes unclaimed.

An Austin Powerball winner's $1 million ticket is still missing and nearing its expiration. It's not in a vault, but likely in a pocket, a cupholder, or that one kitchen drawer.