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The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.

A stop at a Georgia gas station led to a big Powerball win for one lucky player, the Georgia lottery said. /iStockphoto A Georgia lottery player tried their luck at Powerball — and won big. The lucky player won $50,