(NEXSTAR) – Despite the abysmal odds, America’s love affair with the lottery continues – especially in one state. In fact, the latest data shows a jump in how much Americans are spending on a chance to win big, with a handful of states well above the ...

A Syrian immigrant in Southern California beat the odds — twice — and now some Powerball players see an ineffable magic at work in his store.

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