Ontario government officials initially became aware of questions about retailers winning a disproportionate share of jackpots six months before the scandal at its lottery corporation became public ...

Canada's Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has acknowledged a forensic audit that suggests $198 million winnings were obtained fraudulently by insiders.

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and his gaming minister assured the public Wednesday they can still trust the lottery system, despite new allegations of fraud.

Ontario Lottery Corporation spokeswoman Teresa Roncon said Wednesday the four victims will receive the prize money plus almost $900,000 in interest.

Ontario's gaming corporation is touting new technology that scans billions of sales for patterns in a bid to stamp out lottery fraud at the embattled agency.

A man has been charged with fraudulently claiming a £2.5m lottery payout. Hertfordshire Police said a ticket was submitted for an outstanding lottery prize and £2.5m was paid out in 2009.

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a women who allegedly made a fake claim for a $70-million Lotto Max ticket.

A lottery winner faces trial after he was charged with fraudulently claiming a £2.5m jackpot nearly 10 years ago. Edward Putman, 53, submitted a lottery ticket in 2009 to claim the multi-million ...