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[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

This year’s lottery to get parking spots for the park’s eight-night official viewing period, when activity was expected to peak, attracted more than 45,000 applicants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Melissa Krider thought she’d won the golden ticket when she discovered she’d been selected in the Great Smoky Mountains lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s like you’ve finally won the lottery of peace and quiet and then you rip that winning ticket to shreds and dump a bucket of angry, screaming monkeys on your head.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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