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Lottery

Dave Bautista and Kristen Cui in "Knock at the Cabin"

Movies

Review: Knock at the Cabin and To Leslie

Shyamalan’s latest twist and a most unexpected Oscar nom.

Kurt Loder | 2.3.2023 7:30 AM

CvG 3 STARTSCREEN

Comedy

Citizen vs. Government (Vol. 3)

Even more depressing answers to simple questions

Austin Bragg and Andrew Heaton | 7.13.2020 1:25 PM

Sortition

Crime

Should We Replace Traditional Elections with Sortition?

Recent controversies over election rules and the coronavirus threat have bolstered advocates of decision-making by randomly selected groups of voters. But this approach still has serious flaws.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 4.14.2020 4:09 PM

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Lottery

No Matter Who Takes Home a Record Lottery Prize, the Government Always Wins

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astounding $1.6 billion. You and I probably won't win, but the government definitely will.

Joe Setyon | 10.22.2018 12:55 PM

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Gambling

In Gambling Battle, Both Sides Are Wrong

Neither supporters nor opponents want to consider personal liberty.

A. Barton Hinkle | 3.19.2018 12:00 PM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Illinois Justice

Charles Oliver | 9.6.2017 4:00 AM

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Lottery

Powerball Frenzy is Just a Distraction

Money is fungible and lotteries simply supplant other funding

Steven Greenhut | 1.22.2016 1:00 PM

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Politics

Illinois Lottery Now Paying IOUs on Wins Bigger than $600

Just pray these guys never take over the state's whorehouses.

Nick Gillespie | 10.15.2015 8:43 AM

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Lottery

The Big Payday

Charles Oliver | 9.1.2015 6:00 AM

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Lottery

O Lucky Man

Charles Oliver | 11.4.2014 6:00 AM

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Lottery

Brickbat: O Lucky Man

Charles Oliver | 11.4.2014 6:00 AM

Economics

$425 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in California

Store owner pockets $1 million

Reason Staff | 2.20.2014 6:00 PM

Culture

Winner of Lottery in Canada Giving Away $40 Million Jackpot

Will give all of the money to charity, says he doesn't need the money

Reason Staff | 12.18.2013 12:10 PM

Economics

Lottery Jackpot Surpasses $600 Million

Approaching record set last year

Reason Staff | 12.17.2013 2:00 PM

Culture

Mega Millions Jackpot Nearly $600 Million

For the children

Reason Staff | 12.16.2013 2:50 PM

Economics

Lottery Jackpot Raised to $425 Million

Somebody may win, but it probably won't be you. (If it is you, don't forget Reason!)

Reason Staff | 12.13.2013 4:00 PM

Economics

Unclaimed $16 Million Florida Lottery Jackpot Expires

Check pockets before doing laundry, folks

Reason Staff | 11.22.2013 5:00 PM

Economics

Winning $400 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in South Carolina

In town of Lexington

Reason Staff | 9.19.2013 2:00 PM

Culture

Former ABC News President: Media Shouldn't Hype Lotto

Start a list

Reason Staff | 8.14.2013 12:52 PM

Culture

At Least Three Winners Reported in $448M Powerball Jackpot

One in Minnesota, two in New Jersey

Reason Staff | 8.8.2013 8:50 AM

Culture

Powerball Jackpot Hits $425 Million

Record's $500+ million

Reason Staff | 8.7.2013 9:00 AM

Culture

Powerball Jackpot Up to $400 Million for Wednesday

No winner this weekend

Reason Staff | 8.4.2013 6:00 PM

Culture

84-Year-Old Woman Claims $590 Million Lottery Jackpot

Imagine being one of her kids

Reason Staff | 6.5.2013 5:40 PM

Culture

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

Everybody else, back to the mines!

Reason Staff | 5.19.2013 11:00 AM

Economics

Powerball Jackpot Passes $600 Million

If you're wondering why you're standing in line at the convenience store

Reason Staff | 5.17.2013 3:40 PM

Politics

Authorities Visit $300+ Million NJ Poweball Winner Next Day to Talk About His Back Child Support

The state usually pays any back settlements owed to the state before releasing winnings

Reason Staff | 3.28.2013 7:48 AM

Politics

Christie Faces Fight in NJ to Privatize Lottery

Democratic legislators try to slam on the brakes

Reason Staff | 1.29.2013 6:50 PM

Science & Technology

Autopsy Today for Lotto Winner Who Died of Cyanide Poisoning

In Illinois

Reason Staff | 1.18.2013 11:40 AM

Policy

Body of Poisoned Lottery Winner to be Exhumed

Urooj Khan died in July after winning $425,000

Reason Staff | 1.18.2013 9:16 AM

Chicago

Chicago Lotto Winner Dies of Cyanide Poisoning

Police investigating

Reason Staff | 1.8.2013 8:36 AM

Culture

Lottery Winner Apparently Killed with Cyanide

Won $1 million in Chicago last June

Reason Staff | 1.7.2013 9:30 PM

Policy

Woman Convicted of Murdering Lottery Winner

Another good reason not to play

Reason Staff | 12.10.2012 9:52 PM

Economics

Second Winning Powerball Ticket Claimed in Arizona

Will split $587.5 million

Reason Staff | 12.7.2012 5:00 PM

Economics

Powerball-Winning Family Comes Forward

You didn't really want the money anyway

Reason Staff | 11.30.2012 9:45 PM

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Economics

Katherine Mangu-Ward Discusses the Powerball Lottery on NBC

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 11.30.2012 10:15 AM

Lottery

Two Winners in Powerball Drawing

Winning tickets sold in Arizona, Missouri

Reason Staff | 11.29.2012 7:16 AM

Culture

Powerball Ticket Sales Expected to Exceed 1 Billion

Half a billion dollar jackpot estimated

Reason Staff | 11.28.2012 1:00 PM

Policy

Powerball Jackpot Now Largest Ever

Jump in price of tickets is resulting in quicker increases in win pool

Reason Staff | 11.27.2012 2:23 PM

Economics

Everybody Will Be Talking About Powerball for a Few Days

Jackpot is at $425 million. Enjoy the footage of people buying tickets on your local news.

Reason Staff | 11.26.2012 10:15 PM

Policy

Improve State Lotteries by Privatizing Them

Increase revenue and avoid tax increases.

Reason Staff | 8.23.2012 1:30 PM

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