Lottery news, updates, and analysis

National News

Scientific Games Extends Partnership With Puerto Rico Lottery

October 18, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

Scientific Games and Puerto Rico's Lotería Electrónica are set to continue their existing agreement after locking into a new eight-year contract.

Mega Millions Officials Confirm $5 Price Hike, Other Changes Coming In April

October 8, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Monday, Mega Millions officials verified the price to play will move to $5 starting in April, as well as other details about the new format.

How MLB Teams World Series Odds Compare To Lottery Games

October 4, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The MLB Playoffs are down to eight teams. Each team's odds to win the World Series are comparable to online lottery games offered around the US.

WLA Adds iLottery Developer 7777 Gaming As New Member

October 1, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

iLottery product developer 7777 gaming was recently named a member of the World Lottery Association as it continues to expand its global reach.

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State/Regional News

Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry

October 23, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.

Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State

October 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.

Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025

October 18, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.

New Jersey Lottery Director ‘Alarmed’ By FY25 Mega Millions, Powerball Sales

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

NJ Lottery Director James Carey is concerned with FY25 sales after the state fell below budget last month despite an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.

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Online Industry News

Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry

October 23, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.

Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State

October 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.

Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025

October 18, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.

Massachusetts Online Lottery Debut Pushed Back To 2026 Due To Funding Issue

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The launch of the Massachusetts iLottery was originally expected in late 2025, but due to delays with funding, it’s been pushed to 2026.

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Retail Industry News

Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry

October 23, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.

Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State

October 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.

Scientific Games Extends Partnership With Puerto Rico Lottery

October 18, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

Scientific Games and Puerto Rico's Lotería Electrónica are set to continue their existing agreement after locking into a new eight-year contract.

New Jersey Lottery Director ‘Alarmed’ By FY25 Mega Millions, Powerball Sales

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

NJ Lottery Director James Carey is concerned with FY25 sales after the state fell below budget last month despite an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.

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Legislative Updates

Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025

October 18, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.

Massachusetts Online Lottery Debut Pushed Back To 2026 Due To Funding Issue

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The launch of the Massachusetts iLottery was originally expected in late 2025, but due to delays with funding, it’s been pushed to 2026.

November Elections Could Alter Arkansas Lottery Funding

October 7, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Arkansas Lottery has a ballot issue in upcoming elections, potentially expanding fund disbursement for technical school scholarships for students.

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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Operator Headlines

Scientific Games Extends Partnership With Puerto Rico Lottery

October 18, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

Scientific Games and Puerto Rico's Lotería Electrónica are set to continue their existing agreement after locking into a new eight-year contract.

Lottery Courier Jackpot.com Announces Launch Of Scratch Sales In 3 States

October 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Lottery courier Jackpot.com announced Wednesday that it has begun selling online scratch tickets, offering the option in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas.

Kentucky Lottery Extends Partnership With Scientific Games By 10 Years

October 15, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Kentucky Lottery has signed on for a new 10-year agreement with Scientific Games to remain its primary scratch game provider.

Courier Lotto.com Launches In Massachusetts With Draw And Scratch Games

October 3, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Lottery courier Lotto.com announced on Thursday that it has launched in Massachusetts, offering online sales of retail draw games and select scratch-offs.

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All News

Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry

October 23, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.

Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State

October 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.

Scientific Games Extends Partnership With Puerto Rico Lottery

October 18, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

Scientific Games and Puerto Rico's Lotería Electrónica are set to continue their existing agreement after locking into a new eight-year contract.

Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025

October 18, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.

New Jersey Lottery Director ‘Alarmed’ By FY25 Mega Millions, Powerball Sales

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

NJ Lottery Director James Carey is concerned with FY25 sales after the state fell below budget last month despite an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Massachusetts Online Lottery Debut Pushed Back To 2026 Due To Funding Issue

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The launch of the Massachusetts iLottery was originally expected in late 2025, but due to delays with funding, it’s been pushed to 2026.

Lottery Courier Jackpot.com Announces Launch Of Scratch Sales In 3 States

October 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Lottery courier Jackpot.com announced Wednesday that it has begun selling online scratch tickets, offering the option in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas.

Indiana Lottery Turns 35; Sees Near-Record Sales In FY24

October 16, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Indiana Lottery celebrated its 35th anniversary on Oct. 13 and is coming off a successful year, with sales almost setting a new record in FY24.

Kentucky Lottery Extends Partnership With Scientific Games By 10 Years

October 15, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Kentucky Lottery has signed on for a new 10-year agreement with Scientific Games to remain its primary scratch game provider.

NC Lottery Focused On Integrity, Responsible Gaming For Its Players

October 15, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The North Carolina Lottery has placed added emphasis on its platform being safe for players in terms of both game integrity and responsible gaming.

Courier-Heavy Texas Generates Over $8 Billion In Lottery Sales For FY24

October 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Texas Lottery, which is aided by five different courier services, exceeded $8 billion in yearly sales for the second consecutive time.

Connecticut iLottery Sales Behind $10 Million Expectations For FY25

October 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

On Thursday, the CT Lottery reported $2 million in online sales as of last week, leaving it behind the expected pace for first-year iLottery production.

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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