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Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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Man wins $3.6 million lottery. Then his girlfriend allegedly ghosts him after the money hits her bank account

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Baltimore woman wins lottery—the technique involves studying her state’s  lottery website

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Buying a Birkin won’t heal you’: Lottery winner’s ‘day in the life’ video reveals the unexpected downsides of having it all

Rebecca Leib

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‘I felt like an outcast’: Lottery winner shares the worst thing about getting rich overnight. It’s not what you think

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘You’re guaranteed to win your money back if not more’: Gas station customer buys full book of lotto scratch-offs for $500 to test theory

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Remember me if you win’: Gas station attendant convinces customer to buy this type of lottery ticket, says ‘people have been winning on it’

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‘Always scan’: Man shares how to make your money back ‘no matter what’ on scratch-off tickets

Woman says you should try 'white line theory' when buying lottery scratch-offs

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‘I won’: Woman says you should try the ‘white line theory’ when buying lottery scratch-offs. Does it work?

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‘Which one should I pick?’: Woman tests ‘white line theory’ when buying lottery scratch-offs

Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Scratch-off guy

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