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lottery

[lot-uh-ree] / ˈlɒt ə ri /


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For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by 33,000 -- optimism for the tournament about to kick off in their backyard was even brighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Fans who have not previously registered can still register at tickets.la28.org to enter the lottery until July 22.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"I always say if I won the lottery I wouldn't move off Townhill. I love the views and the community spirit and the fact that everybody comes together when things are not good."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In South Carolina, where the bugs appear around Congaree National Park, business leaders and regional planners are looking into ways to optimize the season beyond its viewing lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He held a book close to his eyes, then wagged it like a winning lottery ticket.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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