The Lottery Ticket Opportunity Where You'll Never Lose Money Again, Ever

Yes, you can now buy a lottery ticket that you never lose money on. Just walk into a credit union and open a savings account. The teller then sells you lottery tickets to put you into a draw for some big prizes.

Looks just like a lottery win, but it's not. Joseph J won $10,000 in his Michigan Credit Union League's Save To Win lottery. Photo: MCUL

They're called prize-linked savings accounts, and it gives residents a little extra incentive to put money away for a rainy day.

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The Only Thing This Smartphone Can't Tell You About The Lottery

This is my iPhone 5S. Let's not fight about what's better, Apple or Android, because it doesn't matter. Both do a fantastic job of bringing the future of communication into your pocket or purse.


And Siri - the voice inside the iPhone and iPad - is a modern day wonder.

I ask it everything... even dictate many of my posts on it. Like this one.

Just now I decided to go for a walk.

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Who Is Raymond Buxton And What Happened On April Fool's Day?

After playing for 20 years, B. Raymond Buxton is the sole winner of the $425 million USA Powerball jackpot.

The retired winner holds the enormous check at a presentation at California Lottery headquarters last Tuesday in Sacramento, California.

"Once the initial shock passed, I couldn't sleep for days," said Buxton, who wore a shirt reading 'Luck of the Jedi I have' and a picture of Yoda for the presentation photo.

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You'll Laugh When You Realise What This Lamborghini SuperCar Is Made Out Of

New York sculptors Adam Eckstrom and Lauren Was decided to give abandoned lottery tickets a new life in a show they call Ghost of a Dream. 

Here's a Lamborghini made from old lottery tickets.

They created collaged lotto ticket installations of all the ambitious items winners tend to buy, from Lamborghinis to Hummers, speed boats, dream homes, and of course, that perfect tropical vacation.

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Why Are Canadian 18-35-Year-Old Lottery Players Dropping Out?

Lottery agencies across Canada say the millennial generation doesn’t buy lottery tickets as often as their parents do. They’ve now grouped together to find a way to attract more 18 and up aged lottery buyers.

CBC reports on the problem of younger lottery players not buying as frequently. Video: CBC

Some Canadian lottery agencies say they’re dealing with a 30% decline in the number of young adults buying lottery tickets.

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What's The Smallest Lottery Winning Amount That Makes The News? It'll Surprise You

Anything makes the news these days. Cross-looking cats, cleaning glass underneath the Grand Canyon lookout, conscious uncoupling (Paltrow/Martin split).

It's amazing what can become newsworthy these days. Photo: ViralNova

And then there's lottery jackpots. Given that there are millions of prizes around the world every day up for grabs - and players grabbing them too - what is the smallest amount you'd expect to see on a lottery site?

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Two Guys Give Lottery A Comedic Twist That Should Be Compulsory Viewing [Video]

We've said it before, history is mainly boring. So 'The Good Stuff' comedians Sam and David put a different spin on the subject and make it fun. 

The guys give some funny examples, so spend 5 minutes watching this video, get educated and have a laugh as well.

Via DIGGAnd don't forget the most important part of the lottery since its beginnings - giving back to the community.

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Watch As Shocked $1 Million Lotto Winner Learns Of Her Powerball Win In The Store

Ever wanted to know what it's like when you've won a million dollars? A KTVI news camera was in the store when Jamie Bone learnt of her win. The video is great to see!

Jamie Bone learns of her $1 million win at the St Louis County, Missouri store. Video: CNN

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