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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

IL follows: Suvi Minkkinen's disappointment - Big winnings dissolving

Suvi Minkkinen faces disappointment in the Biathlon World Cup as she competes in the women's pursuit race.

Mar 21 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lotofácil rewards a bettor from the interior of MG with more than half a million reais

A bettor from Patos de Minas, Brazil, won R$ 576,079.82 by correctly guessing all 15 numbers in the Lotofácil lottery draw 3639.

Mar 20 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lotomania today: result of contest 2901 and drawn numbers

The results of Brazil's Lotomania contest 2901 were announced with significant winnings accumulated and various tiers of prize distribution.

Mar 19 • 00:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lottery millionaire sought in Sweden

A lucky lottery player in Sweden won over 26 million Swedish kronor but appears to be unaware of it, as efforts to contact them have been unsuccessful.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hunt for National Lottery Lotto winner with days to claim £10m – see details

The National Lottery is searching for a winner of a £10.6m Lotto prize from Bexley, who has only days left to claim their winnings before the deadline.

Mar 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A winner of 'La Primitiva' wins more than 126 million euros, the largest prize in the history of the draw

A single winner of Spain's 'La Primitiva' lottery has won €126,469,236.14, marking the largest prize in the lottery's history.

Mar 16 • 22:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Declaration of bets, superlot of refunds, and alerts from the fine mesh: the news of Income Tax

The 2026 Income Tax declaration features changes regarding reimbursement payments, alerts for the tax compliance system, and a specific section for bet winnings.

Mar 16 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Day of Luck today: result of contest 1188 and drawn numbers

The result of the Day of Luck lottery draw, contest 1188, was announced, with winnings accumulating to R$ 3.2 million.

Mar 15 • 00:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Lottery, draw 7360: these are the winning numbers of March 13

The winning numbers for Ecuador's National Lottery draw 7360 have been announced, with a $200,000 prize for the grand winner.

Mar 14 • 02:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gemma Collins banks mega win at Cheltenham Festival before offer to 'buy track'

Gemma Collins celebrated a big win at the Cheltenham Festival, joking about using her winnings to buy the racecourse.

Mar 12 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Lottery, draw 7359: these are the winning numbers from March 11

The winning numbers for the National Lottery draw 7359 held on March 11, 2026, have been announced.

Mar 12 • 01:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prizes paid for bets are subject to Income Tax; see rules and how to split the amounts

Winnings from fixed-odds betting and fantasy sports are taxable in Brazil, and excess amounts over R$ 28,467.20 are subject to a 15% tax.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A nice win from Eurojackpot hits Finland

A lucky player in Finland won €703,618 in the Eurojackpot second prize category during the Tuesday draw.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Betting on the war in Iran brings million-dollar winnings: "Very cynical"

A news report discusses how betting on war outcomes, particularly in Iran, has become a lucrative but morally questionable activity on the Polymarket platform.

Mar 10 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará has already won the maximum Mega-Sena prizes 23 times; the pool of R$ 158 million brought the highest value

A recent pool bet from Ceará won R$ 158 million in the Mega-Sena lottery, marking the highest prize for the state and increasing Ceará's total lottery winnings to R$ 578.2 million from 23 maximum prizes over the years.

Mar 10 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena: two bets in Pernambuco hit five numbers and each wins over R$ 61 thousand

Two bets in Pernambuco won over R$ 61,000 each by correctly guessing five out of six numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw.

Mar 8 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RICH FUN: Multi-millionaire Marek Nõmmik is suing the television show 'Laser': it will definitely be expensive, but not for me

Marek Nõmmik, a millionaire who became wealthy through casino winnings, is preparing to sue the television show 'Laser' and other parties for defamation.

Mar 8 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lotofácil today: results of contest 3629 and drawn numbers

This article provides the results of the Lotofácil lottery contest 3629 held on Friday, detailing the drawn numbers and the winnings for different categories of players.

Mar 7 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bets on Lotofácil and Mega-Sena registered in Bahia win more than R$ 877,000

In Bahia, Brazil, lottery bets from Lotofácil and Mega-Sena have resulted in a combined payout of over R$ 877,000 following recent draws.

Mar 6 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bets on Death. People Wagered Over a Billion on Khamenei's Death, Now They Are Desperately Demanding Their Winnings

A large number of people have placed bets exceeding a billion on the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, and are now seeking their winnings.

Mar 6 • 10:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Quini 6 Results: What Were the Lucky Numbers to Win $780 Million in the Draw on Wednesday, March 4

The Quini 6 lottery draw held on March 4 resulted in a winner from 9 de Julio, San Juan, who won $780 million through one of the game modalities.

Mar 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bet wins nearly R$2 million in Lotofácil in MS

A collective bet in the Lotofácil lottery in Mato Grosso do Sul has resulted in a prize of nearly R$2 million for five winning tickets, each matching all 15 numbers drawn.

Mar 5 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I gave cousin a scratch card as a gift and he won £36k - my wife wants winnings

A man gifts his cousin a scratch card at Christmas, leading to a large win that causes a conflict with his wife over the winnings.

Mar 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dia de Sorte today: results of contest 1183 and drawn numbers

The article reports on the results of Brazil's lottery contest Dia de Sorte 1183, detailing the drawn numbers and the distribution of winnings.

Mar 4 • 00:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I won thousands on Deal Or No Deal but couldn’t spend my winnings’

Janet Swannell, a contestant on Deal Or No Deal, reveals she couldn't spend her £8k winnings for months due to show rules requiring her to wait until after the episode aired.

Mar 3 • 13:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The prediction markets under scrutiny after million-dollar bets on attacks on Iran

Prediction markets are facing scrutiny following significant bets regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran that yielded substantial winnings for participants.

Mar 2 • 17:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Double success: on the same day a 'Teleloto' player won both in the studio and at home

A 'Teleloto' player, Lukas, celebrated a dual victory, winning both in the lottery studio and at home on the same day.

Mar 2 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seven bets from Paraná hit five numbers in the Mega-Sena and win prizes; see cities and amounts

Seven simple bets from Paraná matched five numbers of the Mega-Sena lottery, resulting in winnings of R$ 38,181.97 each; the next draw will have a jackpot of R$ 160 million.

Mar 1 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ben Shephard shares baby announcement as Tipping Point player's dream comes true

Ben Shephard announces on social media that a Tipping Point contestant, Jamie, has welcomed triplets after using his winnings for IVF treatment.

Feb 27 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman about to claim pension wins £1million and gives partner £20

A woman from Luton, Louise Bidmead, wins £1 million shortly before claiming her pension, humorously giving her partner only £20 from her winnings.

Feb 26 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Participant excluded from winning Mega-Sena pool paid subscription outside of agreed time

A court ruled that a Mega-Sena pool participant, who was excluded for paying his share late, must receive his portion of the winnings despite the organizer's denial.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here is the correct Eurojackpot line

The Eurojackpot draw on Tuesday evening had no full wins, with the correct line being 4, 5, 26, 38, and 48, and the jackpot for the next draw is approximately €73 million.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quina today: results of draw 6959 and numbers drawn

The draw for the Brazilian lottery Quina 6959 took place on Monday, with reported winnings for several tiers of prizes.

Feb 24 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena: Bets from the region are one number away from a million-dollar prize and together win R$ 145,000

Four bettors from the Vale do Paraíba region were one number short of winning a massive Mega-Sena lottery prize this past Saturday, totaling R$ 145,600 in smaller winnings.

Feb 22 • 20:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Estonian who won 11 million threatens hunger strike: hasn't received almost half of the winnings

An Estonian man who won 11 million euros is threatening a hunger strike due to delays in receiving almost half of his winnings, which are frozen due to an ongoing investigation.

Feb 22 • 08:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Here are the correct Lotto numbers

The article reveals the official Lotto numbers from Saturday night and discusses the associated winnings and implications for gambling behaviors.

Feb 21 • 20:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos enforces 5% tax on gaming winnings

The Lagos State Government has implemented a 5% tax on gambling winnings from licensed operators, effective immediately.

Feb 21 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A Arapiraca bet in the Agreste of AL hits the Mega-Sena quina; see the prize

A bet from Arapiraca won R$27,143.02 in the Mega-Sena lottery after hitting the quina in the latest draw.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dupla Sena today: results of contest 2926 and drawn numbers

The results of Brazil's Dupla Sena lottery contest 2926 were announced, revealing no winners for the top prize and accumulated winnings for future draws.

Feb 19 • 00:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In New York: a Powerball ticket was bought among 29 people and they divided the prize of $1 million

A group of 29 coworkers won a shared Powerball prize of $1 million in New York, with each participant receiving a portion after cashing out.

Feb 14 • 14:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Lottery, betting, casino: When taxes apply to winnings and when you don't have to worry about it

The article discusses the tax implications of winning from lotteries, betting, and casinos in Czechia.

Feb 14 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Luke Littler's generous gift to 15 friends from £1 million winnings revealed on live TV

Luke Littler celebrated his £1 million World Darts Championship win by treating 15 friends to a rugby match, showcasing his generosity on live television.

Feb 14 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena 2971: 6 bets from the interior of Pernambuco hit the numbers, check the result

Six bets from the interior of Pernambuco matched four numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, resulting in winnings totaling R$ 1,542.26 each for the winners.

Feb 11 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quina today: result of contest 6950 and drawn numbers

Contest 6950 of the Quina lottery took place, with accumulated winnings reaching R$ 16.5 million due to no five-number winners.

Feb 11 • 00:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

National Lottery winner threatens to petrol bomb family home after blowing £100K

A National Lottery winner from Dundee threatens arson after squandering his winnings and perpetrating a violent home invasion.

Feb 10 • 22:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Retired grandfather who won over 40 million pesos in the lottery, used the money to create a drug distribution network; ended up sentenced to 16 years in prison

An 80-year-old retired man who won the lottery in 2010 was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running an illegal drug operation funded by his lottery winnings.

Feb 10 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man wins £900k on scratchcard but ends up in court in fight against best friend

A Spanish man who won nearly £900,000 on a scratchcard is taken to court by a colleague after a dispute over a verbal agreement regarding the winnings.

Feb 10 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man buys every scratch card on Ryanair flight and winnings floor him

A man on a Ryanair flight bought every scratch card available, and the surprising outcome was shared in a TikTok video.

Feb 10 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Seattle Seahawks players lose £2.6m prize money after Super Bowl win

After their Super Bowl win, Seattle Seahawks players face a significant tax liability of £2.6 million on their winnings.

Feb 9 • 05:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

This hunter has achieved the most victories in 'The Chase,' and the largest amount won in the history of the quiz is 40 thousand euros

A Croatian quiz show contestant achieved historical victories and large winnings in the popular show 'Potjera.'

Feb 7 • 17:00 UTC

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