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New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to end lottery
Lawmakers cite concerns over gambling-funded education
By Kate Northrop
A bill introduced to New Mexico state legislature proposed the idea of ending the New Mexico Lottery entirely.
Lawmakers in New Mexico are discussing a bill that may shut down the state lottery, citing concerns about where money for the state's scholarship fund comes from.
We're funding education through gambling, State Representative Matthew McQueen (D) said.
Bipartisan House Bill 369, if passed, will en
Feb 21, 2023, 6:46 am - Lottery News
Massachusetts father and son found guilty of fraud after cashing in $20M worth of lottery tickets
By Kate Northrop
A father and son duo from Massachusetts was found guilty of fraud this past weekend after the Massachusetts Lottery recognized an unusual number of prize claims tied to the pair within the past decade.
Ali Jaafar, 63, and his son, Yousef Jaafar, 29, both of Watertown, were convicted of multiple counts related to a ten-percenting scheme, in which they would cash winning lottery tickets on behalf of the actual winners to avoid taxes and receive tax refunds.
In August 2
Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 am - Lottery News
Americans gamble over half a trillion dollars illegally each year, AGA Report says
Illegal operators capture a third of all gambling revenue, according to study
By Kate Northrop
According to a report published by the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans gamble an estimated $511 billion every year through unregulated sportsbooks and websites.
Last week, AGA released a report on money spent in the unregulated sports betting and gaming market, which found that Americans spend more than half a trillion dollars on illegal gambling each year.
The findings are
Dec 5, 2022, 2:22 pm - Lottery News
New UK National Lottery operator Allwyn acquires Camelot UK
Cease fire in battle over UK National Lottery license as Camelot inches closer to the end of its final term
By Kate Northrop
Allwyn AG, the UK National Lottery's new operator, announced its intentions on Friday to acquire Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, the Lottery's previous license holder.
After a back-and-forth dispute between Camelot UK and Allwyn over the license to run the UK National Lottery, Allwyn came forward to publicly announce its acquisition of Camelot UK.
In March, t
Nov 21, 2022, 12:35 pm - Lottery News
433 players win $4 million lottery jackpot in Philippines, prompts calls for investigation
Results were all divisible by 9
By Kate Northrop
The Philippines government Charity Sweepstakes Office is hearing calls for an investigation after 433 lottery winners split a 236 million pesos (US$4 million) jackpot on Saturday.
Lottery enthusiasts in the Philippines are split over whether an official investigation should take place over a $4 million lottery jackpot being split by 433 winners.
On Sat., Oct. 1, the 6/55 Grand Lotto Draw drew the winning numbers 9, 18, 27, 36, 45,
Oct 6, 2022, 7:08 am - Lottery News
Alabama Supreme Court finds that casinos are operating illegally
State will shut down casinos in question
By Kate Northrop
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday ruled that several casinos in the state are to be shut down after they were found to be in violation of Alabama's gambling laws.
Court case State v. Epic Tech, LLC came to a close with the Alabama Supreme Court's decision that casinos are operating illegally in the state.
The Alabama Supreme Court found itself in agreement with the Attorney General's assertion that the Southern Star, Whi
Oct 4, 2022, 5:59 pm - Lottery News
IGT prevails in DOJ lawsuit; Wire Act only applies to sports betting
Lotteries and poker are not controlled by Wire Act
A fight spanning more than a decade over varying interpretations of the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 may finally be reaching its end after a Rhode Island District Court judge ruled that the US Department of Justice must formally state that the law only applies to sports betting.
The ruling, a significant victory for online poker in the US, was made in a November 2021 lawsuit filed by International Game Technology (IGT) against the DOJ in
Sep 24, 2022, 9:26 am - Lottery News
UK woman who won £1 million EuroMillions prize calls aftermath a "twisted fairytale"
Lottery winner says lottery tickets should come with Government health warnings similar to those on cigarettes
By Kate Northrop
A EuroMillions lottery player who won a 1 million (US$1.187 million) in 2013 at the age of 17 is using her experience as a winner to promote placing a Government health warning on lottery tickets.
Lottery winner Jane Park, of Edinburgh, is warning other hopeful players of the potential fallout that comes with winning a large prize.
In 2013, Park won a 1
Aug 23, 2022, 12:34 pm - Lottery News
Scammer who conned UK National Lottery of £2.5 million given more time to repay funds
Man who forged winning ticket has yet to pay back a single cent
By Kate Northrop
A con artist who scammed the UK National Lottery of 2.5 million (US$3.06 million) by forging a winning ticket has been handed a wider window to pay back the funds he owes.
Edward Putman, 56, who is also a convicted rapist, was given three months to pay back 939,782.44 (US$1,149,405.61) at a crime hearing in January. After failing to meet his obligation, he should have had to serve six more years in pri
Jun 20, 2022, 12:07 pm - Lottery News
Kelly T. Gee appointed Executive Director of Virginia Lottery
New casinos on the Director's radar
By Kate Northrop
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he appointed Kelly T. Gee, the Virginia Lottery's Acting Director, as the permanent Executive Director.
Having served as the Virginia Lottery's Acting Director since January, Kelly T. Gee officially filled the role permanently on June 6.
On Friday, Youngkin announced several new administration appointments, including a Secretary of Administration, Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Jun 15, 2022, 4:55 pm - Lottery News