4 d. ago One man’s trash...Lotto winner hits $1M prize on ticket turned down by another player

Two more $1 million Blazing Suits top prizes are still out there, the Michigan Lottery says

Sport

6 d. ago Powerball climbs to $740 million after Thanksgiving weekend draw without major winner

One person guessed enough numbers in Saturday’s draw to win $1 million but the jackpot is still up for grabs

Economics

2 w. ago Luke Littler takes another financial hit as he's forced to give up even more prize money

Darts sensation and world No.1 Luke Littler can't stop winning at the moment, with the only slight dampener being how much prize money he is forced to part ways with

Economics

2 w. ago Gerwyn Price slams 'backwards' PDC decision as darts star demands change

Gerwyn Price has hit out at the PDC's prize money structure for the World Darts Championship, despite the overall pot increasing to a record-breaking £5million.

Events

2 w. ago £148m EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford rakes in extra cash with £40

LOTTO winner Adrian Bayford is making extra cash by creating a winter wonderland for kids on his estate. The ex-postie, who scooped £148 million on the EuroMillions with ex-wife Gillian, is renting his land to an events company to host a £40-a-ticket “festive spectacle” for families. The 2.5 hour ‘Extraordinary Christmas Tale’ event includes face...

Economics

2 w. ago Booker prize winners, rap hits and Ryder Cups: interpreting the Ashes omens

History shows that surprisingly random factors can have an impact on whether England or Australia lift the urnContrary to what you may have read in some other publications, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring injury is a massive boost to Australia’s hopes of victory in the first Test in Perth. The 34-year-old, you see, has proven beyond all doubt over an 11-year international career that he is a terrible hindrance to his team.Since the Tamworth-born terror made his Test debut in December 2014 he has played in 76 of Australia’s 107 Tests, of which they have won 39 (51%), while losing 24 (32%). Decent numbers, but it’s when you strip him from the side that they really thrive, with 22 wins (71%) and just five defeats (16%) in 31 games. His impact in the Ashes, if anything, is even more damaging: they have won 50% and lost 33% of their 18 games with him, but won 71% and lost just 14%, a single rogue game, of their seven without his malign presence. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Luke Littler to take huge hit on prize money after Grand Slam of Darts success

Luke Littler will be made to part with a considerable sum after winning the Grand Slam of Darts in emphatic fashion

Events

3 w. ago Lotto winner Jane Park's relationship with Scots gangster gunned down by hitman

A Scottish mobster cut down by a gunman on New Year's Eve left behind a heartbroken lottery winner who thanked her dead ex-boyfriend for teaching her "some valuable things in life"

Events

3 w. ago Moment armed cops arrest hitman and girlfriend over murder of lotto winner Jane Park's ex

Hunter has now pleaded guilty to the murder of Marc Webley, who was shot dead outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023

Events

3 w. ago Gunned down gangster Marc Webley's relationship with Lotto winner Jane Park

Jane Park had enjoyed a romance with the Edinburgh gangster before he was murdered.

Events

last month Welsh mum's heartfelt thanks to Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr

The comedian went undetected in his role as traitor in the hit BBC show, meaning he took away the prize pot of £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK

Politics