Lottery News
House Lawmakers Questioned the Closure of 2,000 Lotto Outlets Across the Country
PHILIPPINES (January 31, 2024) — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Tuesday questioned the closure of 2,000 Lotto outlets across the country without notifying agents, Unang Balita...
Looking Ahead to the Fourth National Lottery Licence and What It Means to You
Our executive director for the Fourth National Lottery Competition John Tanner discusses the impending launch of the licence, which is scheduled for 1 February 2024, and what it means. By: John Tan...
Player Wins $1 Million Prize Playing The $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off Game
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (January 29, 2024) – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Antonio Redden, 56, of Sanford, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECT...
OLG Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Employers for Third Year in A Row
TORONTO, ON (January 25, 2024) – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled once again to have been selected for Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers. “We are incredibly pr...
Aristocrat Gaming™ Enters Québec Lottery Market
New video lottery hardware and games featuring player-favorite brands will soon be available LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Aristocrat Gaming is pleased to announce it has be...
4 – 4 – 4 – 4 Drawn for The First Time, Pays Out Record $8.3 Million to SC PICK 4 Players
COLUMBIA, SC (January 27, 2024) – In a lottery first, 4 – 4 – 4 – 4 was drawn by the South Carolina Education Lottery Friday evening to the delight of a record number of Pick 4 winners...
The Incoming Operator of the U.K. National Lottery is Facing Delays in Implementing Its Planned Changes and Introducing New Draw-Based Games
LONDON, U.K. (January 27, 2024) — From local media reports it appears that Allwyn, the incoming operator of the National Lottery in the UK, is facing delays in implementing its planned change...
Texas Lottery Commission’s Gary Grief Announces Retirement
Agency’s executive director and longest-serving employee will retire at the end of February AUSTIN, Texas (January 26, 2024) – Gary Grief, the Texas Lottery Commission’s executive director si...
Legal Battle Erupts Between a Small Town Lottery Operator and the PCSO Over STL License Cancellation
PHILIPPINES (January 24, 2024) — According to local media reports a legal dispute has developed between Diamond Millenium Corporation (DMC) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO...
Sask Lotteries is Celebrating 50 Years as the Main Fundraiser for More Than 12,000 Sport, Culture and Recreation Groups in Communities Across Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada (January 20, 2024) — Through an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, proceeds from the sale of lottery products benefit more than 12,000 sport, culture and re...
Philippine Senate Probes State Lottery Amid Jackpot Authenticity Concerns
MANILA, Philippines (January 18, 2024) — According to local media outlets, in a move that underscores the significance of public trust in state-run institutions, the Philippine Senate has ins...
Colorado Lottery Hires Full Time Player Health Program Manager Demonstrating its Commitment to Responsible Gaming
PUEBLO, Colo. (January 18, 2024) — This week Colorado’s lottery hired an industry expert in Responsible Gaming (RG), Amanda Quintana, as the new in-house Lottery player health program manager. ...
Highlands County Woman Wins $1 Million Prize Playing The $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off Game
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Barbara Arnesen, 67, of Lake Placid, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game...
Start The Year With The Florida Lottery’s Limited-Time Xtreme Cash Bonus Play Promotion
TALLAHASSEE – This week, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) is excited to announce the Xtreme Cash Bonus Play Promotion — which began on Monday, January 15, and runs through Sunday, April 7! With mo...
July 19, 2023 Powerball Ticket Unclaimed; Kentucky Lottery Returns $1 Million To Education
Louisville, KY (January 15, 2024) — The Kentucky Lottery is returning $1 million to education after a July 19, 2023, Powerball ticket went unclaimed. With the mission of the Kentucky Lottery...
LOTTO Thuringia Reports Another Increase in Sales in 2023
An increase in sales, product modifications and record-breaking profits. The Thuringian State Lottery can look back on a positive year in 2023. Suhl / Thuringia (January 15, 2024) — ...
Concepción Lottery Obtains Maximum International Certification in Responsible Gaming, Marking a Historic Milestone in Chile
CHILE (January 12, 2024) — After an arduous four-year process, Lotería de Concepción has achieved the highest international certification in Responsible Gaming, becoming the first a...
UAE to Get One National Lottery Operator? Mahzooz, Emirates Draw Explain
The two popular raffle operators in the UAE have put their operations on hold from January 1, 2024 UAE (January 15, 2024) — Popular raffle operators in the UAE, Mahzooz and Emirates Draw have...
SC Lottery Turns 22 And Transfers Top $8 Billion To Education
COLUMBIA, SC (January 10, 2024) – South Carolina’s students have 8 BILLION reasons to celebrate the Lottery’s birthday this year. The Lottery turned 22 on Sunday and is announcing proceeds...
End of Turbulence at the State Lottery Since the New Administration
HAITI (January 14, 2024) — Local media report that after difficult periods marked by serious administrative turbulence and the marked refusals of the tenants to pay their operating costs, dra...
New York Senator Sponsors Senate Bill S8185 Authorizes Interactive Gaming and Interactive Lottery Gaming in the State of New York
BILL NUMBER: S8185 SPONSOR: Joseph Addabbo TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to interactive gaming; and to amend the tax law, in relat...
World Lottery Association Recertifies Texas Lottery’s Responsible Gaming Program at Level 3 Status
AUSTIN, Texas (January 12, 2024) – The Texas Lottery has been reaccredited by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for its responsible gaming initiatives, as recommended by the Independent Assessm...
GLO Ready to Improve Lottery Distribution Channels Through Digital Lottery Panels and Create a Sandbox for N3 Lottery Tickets by the Middle of This Year
BANGKOK, Thailand (January 13, 2024) –Today (12 January 2024) at 11:30 a.m. at the multi-purpose meeting room, 3rd floor, Government Lottery Office, Mr. Lawan Saengsanit, Permanent Secretary ...
