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Northern California player wins $163,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot. Where was ticket sold?  Sacramento Bee
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By Jess McGlothlin
It takes all of a day—less than a day—of living in the jungle before I forgo shoes. I wander around the African tent-style lodging of Kendjam, letting my feet go from hot, rough bare sand to the warmth of the wooden boards, and it’s only when we head to the rocky waters of the Iriri River that I knot the laces of my old wading boots and bring them along. There’s the inevitable capitulation to footwear, but it feels like a fair trade.
I’m deep in Kayapó Indigenous Lands, a sprawling reserve roughly the size of the U.K.—or two Floridas—a broad swath of undeveloped rainforest in the Brazilian states of Pará and Mato Grosso, along the Central Brazilian Plateau. This is where the Amazon rainforest meets the savannah, and it looks about like the terrain from the old cartoon version of “The Jungle Book.” Between 5,000-6,000 Kayapó live in this huge space, joined by jaguar, puma, monkeys, giant river otters, capybara, tapir, and enough snakes, spiders, scorpions, and other critters to fill a guidebook. I’m here for the fish, though… chasing the encyclopedia-worth of tropical species which live in the Iriri and will eat a fly.
It’s a job, and someone’s got to do it.
So, when the chance comes to live at Kendjam Lodge, a small outpost three hours by boat from the nearest Kayapó village—Kendjam—I jump at it. And leave the shoes behind.
The first time I spent an extended amount of time in the Amazon it was Peru in 2018, documenting the first stand-up paddleboard decent of the Madre de Dios River. It was an adventure; camping outside along the river every night with a dozen Peruvian whitewater athletes I’d never met. We ran into illegal gold miners. I got dengue. At the end we were surviving on fish and bananas. But we did it.
Kendjam was a nicer experience, and I wasn’t mad about it. The fishing was stupidly good—dry fly fishing in the Amazon, who knew—and with a little work the Kayapó were welcoming to this strange American chick and her cameras. But it’s still the Amazon, and I still have a tendency to need to dive into my med kit on these trips.
Ironically, both injuries this trip come when I’m wearing boots. Maybe I should have just stayed barefoot.
I’m just distracted with a camera the first time, misjudging a leap on the rocks and taking a digger, which leads to a cut on my knee that goes a little too deep for comfort. The second time, days later, I’m focused on getting a clean drift on my gigantic foamy hopper when the rock I jump to is slicker than initially anticipated. I end up with (I find out when I return to the U.S.) a walking fracture to my tibia. Painful, but at least not bleeding. Both times my distraction bit me in the ass… thankfully, metaphorically.
Because actually being bitten in the ass was another problem to consider. 
There are a lot of critters in these waters other than the peacock bass, bicuda, pacu, payara, and matrinxã I’m chasing, and while the electric eels, caiman, and red-banded water snakes don’t overly concern me when it comes to blood in the water, the piranha do. (So do the giant river otters, but that’s another story.) Because I see the little silver assholes daily when a peacock bass fights a little too aggressively—they swarm in just like in every little kid’s nightmare, taking chunks out of the fish’s tail and sometimes its body—a wave of silvery bodies and sharp teeth.
I don’t feel overly eager about testing the theory about how much blood it takes to draw their attention.
So I disinfect the shit out of the knee wound, hit it with a sealant spray, and tape it up (Always carry your own med kit, kids.). Infection’s always a concern in the jungle—especially when I’m in the water for hours every day—and sealing the thing up seems to be a good bet (Doubly so when a guide in camp already has an infected leg wound, which we spend a boat transfer squeezing all the pus from one day). I dab some copaiba oil on it at night, a local cure-all that’s supposedly a natural antibiotic, and hope for the best.
It’s a weird sort of science experiment. I mitigate all factors as best I can and wade cautiously, assuring I have a reasonably quick out, or at least a shin-high rock close by I can jump up on. And, with a wound-care break midday during lunch, there’s no apparent issue. The piranha apparently have other targets in mind and—despite nearly stepping on a small caiman while wading deep—I fish the days through completely unbothered. A thorough daily disinfection (I eventually liberate some of the lodge vodka to aid in the effort) and the copaiba oil seem to keep the infection away, and the slice begins to heal remarkably fast. Some jungle juju, indeed.
By the time I emerge from the jungle and find myself lounging at the rooftop hotel pool in Manaus, my legs are dotted with bruises and scrapes, but sport no piranha bites. Apparently they have better things to do with their time.

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A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers during the estimated $90 million Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday (December 2), according to MegaMillions.com.
The Mega Millions jackpot will reset to $50 million for Friday’s (December 5) drawing. Results from Friday’s Mega Millions game are listed below:
NUMBERS: 17-25-26-53-60
GOLD BALL: 16
The Mega Millions jackpot previously reset after a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers during the estimated $980 million Mega Millions drawing on November 14, according to MegaMillions.com. The drawing was the eighth-highest Mega Millions jackpot in the game’s history and the 14th-largest in U.S. lottery history.
Mega Millions’ largest drawing in history took place on August 8, 2023, when a player from Florida won the jackpot $1.602 billion jackpot, which was the fourth largest in U.S. lottery history. Mega Millions tickets rose from $2 to $5 prior to the April 8 drawing and officials said the increased revenue will improve a player’s odds of winning the jackpot from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million, which will lead to more sales.
“People really want big jackpots,” said Joshua Johnston, the Washington state lottery director for the Mega Millions game, via the New York Post. “We expect to see a sales lift on this.”
Higher ticket prices would allow the jackpot to start at $50 million, rather than the $20 million it resets to after a jackpot hits during the last prior drawing, while the next jackpot would swell even larger if there isn’t a big winner. Additionally, the minimum prize of $10 on a winning ticket will double given the rise in cost for a ticket, according to lottery officials.
Lottery players will reportedly have a 1 in 23 chance to win any prize, an improvement from the 1 in 24 odds prior to the price change, officials confirmed to the New York Post. Mega Millions has only previously changed its price one time since its launch in 2002.

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Win the $775M Powerball jackpot? Here’s where you can’t remain anonymous  WGN-TV
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A couple of days after Thanksgiving, a slots player enjoyed a bank account with stuffing.
A couple of days after Thanksgiving, a slots player enjoyed a bank account with stuffing.
The player won $157,059 Saturday while playing in Rampart’s High Limit Room, according to a casino spokesperson.
The jackpot came on a $37.50 bet on Dollar Storm.
Winners across the Las Vegas Valley
Boulder Station
Making 8-of-8 in keno great again.
🚨JACKPOT ALERT🚨 A lucky local guest bet a $1 playing our Jumbo Keno Progressive and hit 8 out of 8 numbers. They walked away with a jackpot worth $52,971.01. 💰 It pays to play at Boulder, huge congratulations to them! pic.twitter.com/auoEocOzeR
— Boulder Station (@boulderstation) November 22, 2025

Cannery
Flipper fun.
🐬 Jackpot Splash at Cannery! 💰
A lucky player hit big on Ultimate Fast Cash: Dolphin Treasures, turning a $7.50 bet on 10¢ denom into a massive jackpot win! 🌊🎰
The tides of luck are rolling in! Play at Cannery and make your own big splash! pic.twitter.com/f1hWGSaJls
— Cannery Casino (@CanneryCasino) November 22, 2025

Durango
Spicy.
Someone is having a great time with General Tso! 💰💪
Congratulations to this lucky winner who just won $15,000 from this $1 bet. 👏😍 pic.twitter.com/Iv4T0RkUrM
— Durango Casino & Resort (@durangoresortlv) December 1, 2025

Four Queens
Way to go, Austin!
🎉✨🥳
Huge congratulations to Austin from Washington for hitting the Double Diamond 💎💎 jackpot on our exciting Bonus Spin Xtreme Blackjack game – $5,110 on a $1 side bet! The Triple Diamond jackpot is still up for grabs and has climbed to over $26,000! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/eXbNtWPh66
— Four Queens Hotel & Casino (@4QueensLV) December 1, 2025

Oyo
Congrats, Richard!
Richard just secured the bag with a $15,105.00 win. Reply with a 🥂 to help him toast the big win.#OYOLasVegas #Jackpot #WinnerWinner #VegasVibes #VivaLasOYO pic.twitter.com/djsCXHnEiz
— OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (@oyolasvegas) November 21, 2025

Palms
Big (and not so big) wagers pay off.
$20,000 all thanks to a $75 bet. 🤑 pic.twitter.com/82jmrpDGbr
— Palms Casino Resort (@Palms) November 29, 2025

$40,695 win off a $9 bet. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BUKDYKDkKI
— Palms Casino Resort (@Palms) November 20, 2025

Red Rock Casino
Feed me, Seymour!
From a $3.75 bet to a $25,971.38 jackpot!💰
The slot game Little Shop of Horrors just made someone’s night at Red Rock Casino 👏✨ pic.twitter.com/DiqF1NWHfX
— Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Las Vegas (@redrockcasino) November 21, 2025

South Point
Ace, ace, baby.
Huge congrats to our lucky guest who hit the Pai Gow 5 Aces Progressive yesterday! 🎉 They scored $27,616 and an additional $2,000 from the Fortune Bonus. What an amazing win! 🥳💰 pic.twitter.com/3gd1GmXMoc
— South Point Hotel (@southpointlv) December 1, 2025

Suncoast
Hot for the Pots.
🔥 Super Hot Win at Suncoast! 🔥
Luck was on fire at Suncoast when one lucky player turned an 88¢ bet on the Super Hot Flaming Pots slot machine into a sizzling $12,503.85 jackpot!
From pennies to thousands, at Suncoast, even the smallest bets can spark the biggest wins! pic.twitter.com/RvV3zb2vhl
— Suncoast Casino (@suncoastcasino) November 19, 2025

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The hotel room upgrades are part of a $200 million property-wide renovation that includes redesigned guest rooms, expanded meeting and convention spaces, and updates to several entertainment and dining venues.
Plus, New York moved a step closer to approving three downstate casino licenses on Monday, and each of the finalists has a direct connection to the Las Vegas market.
City Center, home to Aria casino and Vdara hotel, is getting a significant financial boost that underscores the Strip’s ongoing appeal to big investors.
A guest at Fontainebleau Las Vegas won more than $1 million on a Dragon Link machine on Thanksgiving day with a $25 bet.
A hotel on the Las Vegas Strip will rebrand this month and is expected to soon join a partnership with Marriott.
The biological mother of a man killed in a shooting in March has filed a lawsuit against the North Las Vegas casino where the slaying happened.
KalshiEx LLC won’t agree with Nevada gaming regulators to stop writing prediction market contracts that closely resemble sports betting.
A resort guest who was in town visiting family had a life-changing slots win on the Strip Wednesday morning.
Analysts have said the wealthy continue to flock to Las Vegas, but lower-end customers either aren’t coming at all or aren’t spending as much when they’re here.
After four horses tested positive for illegal substances in 2024 horse races in Elko, the trainer was hit with a $100,000 fine. His appeal on Thursday was unsuccessful.
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The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball.
Don’t miss out on the winnings. Here’s a look at Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, winning numbers for each game:
17-25-26-53-60, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 9-8-9
Evening: 9-4-5
Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 2-4-1-2
Evening: 6-7-5-6
Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here.
01-15-17-24-29, Lucky Ball: 02
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Iowa editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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$125K jackpot ticket purchased at Fort Wayne Kroger  WANE 15
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The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 2, 2025, results for each game:
17-25-26-53-60, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 8-4-0
Evening: 0-3-8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Red Balls: 09-22, White Balls: 04-21
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
01-15-17-24-29, Lucky Ball: 02
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
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