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Lottery rigger Eddie Tipton released on paroleNews Story
Final decision after back-and-forth fate of convicted former MUSL Security Director By Kate Northrop Convicted lottery rigger Eddie Tipton was released from prison on Friday following a series of events that had his freedom in limbo. According to the Iowa Department of Corrections online prison records, Eddie Tipton, 59, was released from prison in Clarinda, Iowa on parole. Tipton changed lottery history forever when he was sentenced to the maximum 25 years in prison for rigging
Jul 21, 2022, 7:45 am - Lottery News

Mississippi Lottery to add midday drawings and new Fireball feature to Cash 3 and Cash 4 gamesNews Story
By Kate Northrop Today the Mississippi Lottery announced a second daily drawing for two of their popular draw games, plus a new add-on feature called Fireball. Starting July 31, Mississippi lottery players will be able to participate in two daily drawings for both Cash 3 and Cash 4, with an additional midday drawing set to take place at 2:30 PM CT. That will be in addition to the current nightly drawing scheduled at 9:30 PM CT. Many of our players are well-versed with lotteries in o
Jul 18, 2022, 11:26 am - Lottery News

Michigan lottery club claims $1.85 million Lotto 47 jackpot after playing together for 20 yearsNews Story
Lottery crew finally lands a big prize By Kate Northrop A lottery club finally got their windfall after playing together for 20 years, taking home a $1.85 million Michigan Lottery Lotto 47 jackpot. It's been a long ride for the Lunch Bunch Crew lottery club, but a sweet one nonetheless, after they finally scooped up a Lotto 47 jackpot worth $1.85 million. A co-worker and I started a lottery club about 20 years ago, the club's representative told the Lottery. There are currently
Jul 13, 2022, 7:15 pm - Lottery News

UK National Lottery sees sales dip due to growing economic uncertaintyNews Story
People have been tightening their wallets following COVID-19 restrictions By Kate Northrop The UK National Lottery is taking a financial hit amidst the growing economic uncertainty that is leading players to hang on to spare change that might otherwise be spent on tickets. Last week, the National Lottery announced that it is reporting its best-ever returns to good causes for the second consecutive year, despite seeing a significant dip in ticket sales. For the second year runni
Jul 11, 2022, 12:10 pm - Lottery News

West Virginia Lottery begins allowing credit card purchasesNews Story
Digital forms of payment for lottery products becoming more accessible in the U.S. By Kate Northrop The West Virginia Lottery announced last week that it will now accept credit card purchases as a form of payment for lottery tickets. Lottery players in West Virginia have a new way to pay for their tickets now that they may be bought using a credit card. A bank-issued credit card or debit card may be used to buy tickets for all traditional lottery games in West Virginia, includi
Jul 7, 2022, 10:23 am - Lottery News

Montana Lottery celebrates 35th anniversaryNews Story
The Montana Lottery has generated $302 million to benefit the State of Montana since its inception in 1987, paying out more than $774 million in prizes to winners. On average, the Lottery has paid out $62,369 every single day to winners. But the Montana Lottery almost never happened. The idea of starting a lottery in Montana was the brain child of longtime Butte state Rep. Bob Pavlovich. Pavlovich and Butte Sen. Lawrence Stimatz sponsored a bill in the 1985 Montana Legislature to cre
Jul 5, 2022, 12:10 pm - Lottery News

LOTTERY POST ANNOUNCES NEXT CHAPTER OF WEBSITENews Story
Preview of new website available for use starting today Complete makeover includes many new features and equal usability on phones, computers By Kate Northrop Lottery Post Founder Todd Northrop today announced a complete rebuild of the popular lottery website, improving the experience for lottery players on all devices and creating a solid foundation for future growth. After two years of design and development, the new Lottery Post website is available starting today as a spec
Jun 24, 2022, 5:09 pm - Lottery News

Arkansas Lottery Natural State Jackpot climbs to record $500,000News Story
Lottery celebrates record high with in-person event, jackpot continues to rise By Kate Northrop The Arkansas Lottery Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) has reached an all-time high and continues to climb to new heights, having surpassed half a million dollars after the drawing took place on Thurs., June 16. There's a record amount of money up for grabs in the Arkansas Natural State Jackpot game, and it only continues to grow now that it has officially whizzed by the $500,000 milestone.
Jun 17, 2022, 5:13 pm - Lottery News

Washington Lottery to begin accepting debit card paymentsNews Story
In a digital age, convenience is key By Kate Northrop The Washington Lottery is planning to rollout debit card payments for tickets at all its vending machines. In an increasingly digital and cashless era, offering different modes of convenience is a necessity for businesses that aim to stand out and thrive. By accepting debit payments, the Washington Lottery hopes to make it easier for players who don't always have cash on-hand. We recognize the world is evolving into a cashle
Jun 3, 2022, 12:52 pm - Lottery News

Texas Lottery releases country's first-ever $100 scratch-offNews Story
Everything's bigger in Texas By Kate Northrop In conjunction with the celebration of its 30th Anniversary this year, the Texas Lottery recently launched the country's first $100 scratch-off ticket. Everything's bigger in Texas now officially including lottery ticket prices. The Texas Lottery's $20 Million Supreme game is now the most expensive instant game in the United States at $100 a ticket. Following the $50 ticket trend that has been taking off in the lottery industry, sal
May 31, 2022, 8:06 am - Lottery News