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Which November Election Races Could Impact US Lottery Industry?
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.
Traditional Lottery Sales Showing Continued Decline In New York
Though the New York Lottery reported a record last fiscal year, it saw a dip in draw game and scratch sales that has continued into FY24-25.
TheLotter Launches In New York, Becoming Lottery Courier’s Fifth State
This weekend, theLotter announced that it received a license to operate in New York, making it the fourth lottery courier to be welcomed into the state.
A New York Online Poker Bill Has Surfaced, But It Leaves iLottery In The Dust
New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo has introduced a bill to bring online poker to the state, as he has given up on iLottery plans for 2024.
Scientific Games And New York Lottery Extend Scratch Game Partnership
Scientific Games and the New York Lottery renewed their long-standing agreement this week, keeping SG as the state’s scratch-game provider since 1967.
New York iLottery Unlikely In 2024, But Sen. Addabbo Continues Push For 2025
Though attempts to get iLottery and iGaming legislation passed in 2024 fell short, New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo will continue to fight for it in 2025.
Lottery Sales, Jackpocket Operation Leads Cayuga Nation To Sue New York
The New York Gaming Commission is being sued by the Cayuga Nation over retail lottery terminals and Jackpocket services taking place on its tribal land.
Jake’s 58 Casino Breaks Ground On Expansion, To Double Total VLTs To 2,000
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel on Long Island just started the process of a $210 million expansion, including the addition of 1,000 new video lottery terminals.
New York Lottery Sales Down $140 Million For Fiscal Year 2023
Fiscal Year 2023-24 wrapped up at the end of March and New York Lottery sales were down almost 2%, or about $140 million.
NY Bill Would Allow Residents To Claim Winnings From Lost Lottery Tickets
Senate Bill 4726 in New York proposes that lost lottery tickets will remain valid if a person can show proof of purchase, changing the 1991 tax law.