Lottery

Israeli reservist wins NIS 15 million in lottery after months of serving in Gaza

The winner said he delayed collecting the prize because he was serving in the reserves and plans to use part of the money to establish a nonprofit.

View of a Mifal Hapayis lottery booth in Tel Aviv, July 30, 2022

Tax implications of winning the lottery: What you need to know

 "Mega Millions" lottery tickets are pictured on a counter as the prize passed $1.1 billion ahead of the January 10 multi-state lottery drawing at a ticket sales shop in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., January 10, 2023.

$980 million Mega Millions jackpot paid out to lucky Georgia-based winner

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Fortunate mistake: Lottery player buys two matching tickets and walks away with $2 million


The Queen's Gambit inspires Israel's 40th chess championship

"We consider chess a challenging, sharp and competitive sport, which is known for its development of thought, creativity and cognitive abilities."

Chess

Man wins NIS 76 million in Israel lottery

The man described how he only occasionally participated in these raffles, and that his previous prize was only NIS 90.

An Ultra orthodox Jewish man stands in front of a lottery station in Bnei Brak city, near Tel Aviv, September 28, 2005.

Come into money? Don’t let it go to your head - opinion

If you come into a lot of money, take a deep breath and wait a few months before making any financial decisions. Sit down and list the things that you would like to accomplish with the money.

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Swiss lottery scratch card uses the phrase ‘gassed Jew’

Lotterie Romande, the company that issued the card, said in a statement that the phrase’s appearance was “an unfortunate and unintentional coincidence.”

A ball used for the "Super LOTO", a lottery game draw, by the French lottery company FDJ

600 defibrillators to be installed at lottery booths across Israel

The company hopes to reduce deaths by cardiac arrest following similar successful schemes abroad.

An Ultra orthodox Jewish man stands in front of a lottery station in Bnei Brak city, near Tel Aviv, September 28, 2005.

Haredi pauper hits the jackpot in lottery

Siman Tov summed up his feelings when he said emotionally, "Thank you, Father in Heaven."

A father of four won NIS 28 million for choosing the winning lottery numbers at a Mifal Hayis booth in the Sharon area.