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Image showing a judge's gavel along with the Alabama state outline for a story about a federal redistricting case in the state possibly impacting its efforts to pass a bill to debut a state lottery next year.

Could Federal Redistricting Case Help Alabama Lottery Efforts?

June 12, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Alabama

A federal redistricting case in Alabama could lead to a shake-up in its Senate, which may impact the attempt to bring a lottery to the state.

Photo showing Mega Millions tickets for a story about the new Mega Millions ticket releasing next year being set to feature an automatic Megaplier as well as a $50 million starting jackpot.

Mega Millions $5 Ticket To Have Auto Megaplier, $50 Million Starting Jackpot

June 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Mega Millions

When Mega Millions moves to a $5 ticket in 2025, it will feature an automatic Megaplier and start with a $50 million jackpot.

Image showing lottery gaming with lotto balls along with the Arizona Lottery and Lotto.com logos for a story about Lotto.com launching in Arizona on Tuesday.

Lottery Courier Lotto.com Adds 10th State By Launching In Arizona

June 11, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Lotto.com announced on Tuesday that it has launched in Arizona, offering online sales of draw games and scratch tickets within the state.

Image showing lottery gaming with lotto balls along with the Jackpot.com and Global Gaming Data logos for a story about Jackpot.com partnering with Global Gaming Data to help it supply its new lottery widget with integrated lottery sales.

Lottery Courier Jackpot.com Strikes Deal With Global Gaming Data

June 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Jackpot.com

Lottery courier Jackpot.com announced another media partnership this week, as Global Gaming Data’s new lottery widget will utilize its services.

Image showing video lottery terminal gaming along with the Ohio state outline and the IGT and Ohio Lottery logos for a story about the Ohio Lottery awarding its VLT vendor contract to IGT for the next 10 years.

Ohio Lottery Awards 10-Year VLT Contract To IGT

June 10, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

After working with Intralot for a dozen years, the Ohio Lottery has given its VLT vendor contract to IGT, starting a new 10-year deal.

Allwyn Reports Strong Q1 Results As It Expands North American Business

June 7, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Allwyn announced that its Q1 2024 revenue is up 28% from a year ago, thanks to its expanded lottery business in North America.

Image showing a scratch-off lottery ticket for a story about lottery courier services needing to expand their scratch ticket sales in order to grow.

Expanding Scratch Ticket Sales Key To Growth For Lottery Couriers

June 7, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Lottery couriers are making an impact on the industry, but to truly take off, they need to improve on their scratch-off sales where they are limited.

Image showing video gaming terminals along with the Illinois state outline featuring the words

Illinois State Budget Adjusted With Higher 35% Tax On Video Gaming Terminals

June 6, 2024 | By: Nathan Frederick

Illinois

The latest Illinois state budget includes an increase in VGT tax rates, as the Evanston City Council recently rejected further expansion of the machines.

Texas Lottery Sales Down In FY24 Despite Growth Of $100 Scratch Games

June 6, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Texas was the first state to introduce the $100 scratch ticket, and now it has three to offer. However, lottery sales in FY24 remain down compared to FY23.

Intralot Appoints Nikolakopoulos New CEO, Q1 Financial Results Mixed