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EQL Games Adds Evoplay To Its Growing iLottery Portfolio

September 12, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

EQL Games recently struck a deal with award-winning content studio Evoplay, providing a new diverse library of games to its iLottery aggregator.

NFL Lottery Game Proposed As Tic-Tac-Toe Format; Could Be Delayed To 2026

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

New information regarding a potential nationwide NFL lottery game was released this week, with a game format and launch timeline becoming clearer.

Allwyn Q2 Revenue Up As IWG Acquisition Opens Door To US iLottery Expansion

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Allwyn reported a 5% YoY revenue increase for Q2 and completed a 70% acquisition of IWG, which will increase its impact in the US iLottery industry.

As Jackpot Hits $800 Million, Has There Been A Mega Millions iLottery Winner?

September 9, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

With the Mega Millions jackpot reaching $800 million on Tuesday, PlayiLottery looks at the history of iLottery winners and where online sales are available.

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State/Regional News

Montana Lottery Sets Yearly Record Behind Increasing Draw Sales

September 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Montana Lottery posted a new record by outperforming draw game sales in FY24, thanks to help from a couple of courier services in the state.

Michigan Lottery Aids State Police By Sharing AMBER Alerts At Retail Stores

September 13, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Michigan Lottery is now working with state law enforcement to display AMBER Alerts digitally at over 10,000 retail locations.

Scientific Games’ SCiQ Systems Giving Colorado Lottery Boost In Scratch Sales

September 12, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Colorado Lottery is seeing positive surges in scratch-off ticket sales after installing Scientific Games' SCiQ vendor systems throughout the state.

Residents To Vote On Minnesota Lottery Funding Environmental Causes

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This November, Minnesota residents will decide whether 40% of lottery funds will continue to be used to help environmental causes in the state.

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Online Industry News

EQL Games Adds Evoplay To Its Growing iLottery Portfolio

September 12, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

EQL Games recently struck a deal with award-winning content studio Evoplay, providing a new diverse library of games to its iLottery aggregator.

NFL Lottery Game Proposed As Tic-Tac-Toe Format; Could Be Delayed To 2026

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

New information regarding a potential nationwide NFL lottery game was released this week, with a game format and launch timeline becoming clearer.

Pennsylvania Online Lottery Sales Surpass $1 Billion In FY23-24

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Pennsylvania Lottery exceeded $1 billion in online sales for fiscal year 2023-24, with iLottery production up almost 9% year over year.

Allwyn Q2 Revenue Up As IWG Acquisition Opens Door To US iLottery Expansion

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Allwyn reported a 5% YoY revenue increase for Q2 and completed a 70% acquisition of IWG, which will increase its impact in the US iLottery industry.

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Retail Industry News

Montana Lottery Sets Yearly Record Behind Increasing Draw Sales

September 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Montana Lottery posted a new record by outperforming draw game sales in FY24, thanks to help from a couple of courier services in the state.

Michigan Lottery Aids State Police By Sharing AMBER Alerts At Retail Stores

September 13, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Michigan Lottery is now working with state law enforcement to display AMBER Alerts digitally at over 10,000 retail locations.

Scientific Games’ SCiQ Systems Giving Colorado Lottery Boost In Scratch Sales

September 12, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Colorado Lottery is seeing positive surges in scratch-off ticket sales after installing Scientific Games' SCiQ vendor systems throughout the state.

Residents To Vote On Minnesota Lottery Funding Environmental Causes

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This November, Minnesota residents will decide whether 40% of lottery funds will continue to be used to help environmental causes in the state.

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Legislative Updates

Residents To Vote On Minnesota Lottery Funding Environmental Causes

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This November, Minnesota residents will decide whether 40% of lottery funds will continue to be used to help environmental causes in the state.

Ohio Introduces Online Casino Bill, But Nothing For iLottery Expansion

September 9, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Ohio Senator Niraj Antani rolled out legislation last week to bring iGaming to the state. However, the bill did not mention anything about iLottery.

Which November Election Races Could Impact US Lottery Industry?

August 29, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

As election season is on the horizon, here's a look at what races around the US could affect state lotteries, both retail and online.

New Jersey Lottery Exemplifies Regulated Relationships With Couriers

August 28, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The state of New Jersey utilizes four couriers for lottery sales. They have a working relationship through regulated agreements that benefit both parties.

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Operator Headlines

EQL Games Adds Evoplay To Its Growing iLottery Portfolio

September 12, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

EQL Games recently struck a deal with award-winning content studio Evoplay, providing a new diverse library of games to its iLottery aggregator.

Scientific Games’ SCiQ Systems Giving Colorado Lottery Boost In Scratch Sales

September 12, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Colorado Lottery is seeing positive surges in scratch-off ticket sales after installing Scientific Games' SCiQ vendor systems throughout the state.

Allwyn Q2 Revenue Up As IWG Acquisition Opens Door To US iLottery Expansion

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Allwyn reported a 5% YoY revenue increase for Q2 and completed a 70% acquisition of IWG, which will increase its impact in the US iLottery industry.

theLotter Pauses Business In Florida To Adjust Operational Methods

September 5, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Just days after going live in Florida, theLotter has paused business in the state, noting discussions with the Florida Lottery over its operational methods.

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All News

Montana Lottery Sets Yearly Record Behind Increasing Draw Sales

September 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Montana Lottery posted a new record by outperforming draw game sales in FY24, thanks to help from a couple of courier services in the state.

Michigan Lottery Aids State Police By Sharing AMBER Alerts At Retail Stores

September 13, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Michigan Lottery is now working with state law enforcement to display AMBER Alerts digitally at over 10,000 retail locations.

EQL Games Adds Evoplay To Its Growing iLottery Portfolio

September 12, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

EQL Games recently struck a deal with award-winning content studio Evoplay, providing a new diverse library of games to its iLottery aggregator.

Scientific Games’ SCiQ Systems Giving Colorado Lottery Boost In Scratch Sales

September 12, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Colorado Lottery is seeing positive surges in scratch-off ticket sales after installing Scientific Games' SCiQ vendor systems throughout the state.

Residents To Vote On Minnesota Lottery Funding Environmental Causes

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This November, Minnesota residents will decide whether 40% of lottery funds will continue to be used to help environmental causes in the state.

NFL Lottery Game Proposed As Tic-Tac-Toe Format; Could Be Delayed To 2026

September 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

New information regarding a potential nationwide NFL lottery game was released this week, with a game format and launch timeline becoming clearer.

Pennsylvania Online Lottery Sales Surpass $1 Billion In FY23-24

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Pennsylvania Lottery exceeded $1 billion in online sales for fiscal year 2023-24, with iLottery production up almost 9% year over year.

Allwyn Q2 Revenue Up As IWG Acquisition Opens Door To US iLottery Expansion

September 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Allwyn reported a 5% YoY revenue increase for Q2 and completed a 70% acquisition of IWG, which will increase its impact in the US iLottery industry.

Ohio Introduces Online Casino Bill, But Nothing For iLottery Expansion

September 9, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Ohio Senator Niraj Antani rolled out legislation last week to bring iGaming to the state. However, the bill did not mention anything about iLottery.

As Jackpot Hits $800 Million, Has There Been A Mega Millions iLottery Winner?

September 9, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

With the Mega Millions jackpot reaching $800 million on Tuesday, PlayiLottery looks at the history of iLottery winners and where online sales are available.

Michigan Lottery Raising Awareness For Responsible Gaming Education Month

September 6, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

With September being Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Michigan Lottery is highlighting its available services for both online and retail players.

Through Aid Of Couriers, Oregon Lottery Sets New Sales Record In FY24

September 5, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Oregon Lottery had record sales across the board in FY24, as one of the few states that sells both draw and scratch tickets through couriers.

PlayiLottery news team

Chris Imperiale

Chris Imperiale is the Managing Editor for PlayiLottery, the destination for all your online lottery news and information. Along with a group of great writers, Chris helps produce an engaging and informative newsfeed providing the latest on the online lottery industry in the US. He has covered various gambling markets for Catena Media, most notably Pennsylvania, since 2018. You can email him at [email protected].

Drew Ellis

A member of Catena Media since 2020, Drew Ellis is the Lead Writer at PlayiLottery, where he handles coverage of the online lottery industry in the US. He previously spearheaded news content at PlayMichigan, where he covered one of the most prominent online lottery industries in the US — among the many other aspects of Michigan's sprawling iGaming market. You can email him at [email protected].

Cole Rush

Cole Rush is a contributor for PlayiLottery who spent six years working at Scientific Games (now Light and Wonder), one of the world's leading lottery operators. He writes for a handful of Catena Media sites, covering online lottery, iGaming, sports betting, and more. A prolific writer in the US gaming market, Cole also has bylines at iGaming Business, ICE 365, and IGB North America. You can email him at [email protected].

Martin Green

Martin Green is an experienced writer with a focus on online lotteries, casinos, and sportsbooks. He spent five years working for William Hill before becoming a journalist in 2009. He is also an avid lottery player, with plenty of first-hand knowledge, experience, and insight to pass along. You can email him at [email protected].

Matthew Bain

Part of Catena Media since 2022, Matthew Bain is the former Content Manager at PlayiLottery, where he oversaw editorial and evergreen content to make the site as helpful as humanly possible to anyone who visits. (Thanks for visiting!) Matthew has led various Catena sites through crucial, high-interest moments in the US gambling industry, from California's Prop 26 vs. Prop 27 battle, to sports betting launches in Massachusetts, Kentucky, and North Carolina, to ongoing iGaming legislative efforts in states such as New York and Maryland.

Nathan Frederick

Nathan Frederick is a graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and has over two decades of experience in the sports and gaming industries. His work includes digital and print media, numerous podcast appearances, and more than 1,000 published bylines. He has also authored three books, one of which launched as an Amazon No. 1 New Release. You can email him at [email protected].

Hill Kerby

Hill Kerby has been writing about the online and retail lottery industry in the US since 2021. He is a contributor to multiple Catena Media sites and has a background in poker, sports and psychology which he incorporates into his writing. You can email him at [email protected].

Dan Holmes

Dan Holmes is a contributor for PlayiLottery with plenty of experience under his belt. He writes about lottery gaming and various forms of online gambling for sites across Catena Media. Beyond that, Dan is the author of three books, and he previously reported for Major League Baseball, as well as the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Currently, he is residing in Michigan — one of the top online lottery markets in the US — with his family. You can reach Dan at [email protected].
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