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Camelot to sue UK Gambling Commission over lottery operator selection process
Current National Lottery operator claims they were duped in scoring system
By Kate Northrop
Camelot Group, who currently holds the license to operate the UK National Lottery, has announced that it is filing suit against the Gambling Commission for allegedly botching the final scoring during the selection process for the Lottery's next license holder.
This week, Camelot will launch a legal battle against the UK Gambling Commission following claims that it broke the law in choosing t
Mar 29, 2022, 6:26 am - Lottery News
Iowa Lottery says gas prices, inflation impacting sales
Iowa Lottery sales so far this fiscal year are nearly even through February when compared to the record set last year, but soaring inflation and gas prices are starting to have an effect.
Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says higher gas prices and inflation are starting to show their impact on sales. That doesn't leave as much money for entertainment options such as the Lottery. So, we are starting to see some of the impact of that, Neubauer says.
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Mar 24, 2022, 11:27 am - Lottery News
New UK National Lottery operator wants to cut ticket prices in half
Company will pull back on scratch-offs to focus on draw games
By Kate Northrop
Allwyn Entertainment, which was selected to replace Camelot as the UK National Lottery's new operator after nearly three decades , revealed intentions to halve ticket prices and reduce the emphasis on scratch-off games.
After Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd. lost the bid to have its license renewed as the National Lottery's operator, replacement Allwyn Entertainment already hinted at plans to slash the cost of
Mar 20, 2022, 12:23 pm - Lottery News
Camelot set to lose license as operator for UK National Lottery
Gambling Commission announces new preferred candidate
By Kate Northrop
Today the United Kingdom's Gambling Commission announced their intentions to drop Camelot as the operator of the National Lottery, to be replaced by Czech company Allwyn Entertainment.
Camelot will not have its licensed renewed to run the National Lottery after 28 years. Instead, a new operator is set to take the helm.
Since the Lottery's inception in 1994, Camelot has held three licenses, with its current a
Mar 15, 2022, 4:37 pm - Lottery News
Kentucky Lottery reports record $1.3 billion in sales
Lottery sees highest sales in state history
By Kate Northrop
The Kentucky Lottery announced during a board of directors meeting last week that its sales are at an all-time high, the largest in the organization's 32-year history at $1.3 billion.
Vice President and Corporate Controller Maggie Garrison reported some impressive figures at the meeting. For the fiscal year-to-date sales (July-April), the Lottery took in $1.3 billion, $369.7 million (39.6%) higher compared to the same period l
May 19, 2021, 4:45 pm - Lottery News
Canadian family claims $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
It's the country's largest payout from a ticket bought online
By Kate Northrop
A man from Winnipeg, Canada could barely comprehend the lifechanging notion that he was the sole winner of the $60 million (US$46.77 million) Lotto Max jackpot from the Jan. 22 drawing and initially shook off the idea.
John Chua's wife, Jhoana, woke him up early in the morning the next day to tell him that someone from their town had won the record jackpot, but his first reaction to hearing the news was disap
Feb 4, 2021, 1:34 pm - Lottery News
NJ Lottery rounds off 50th Anniversary celebration
Lottery to host Facebook Live event tonight
By Kate Northrop
Today marks the New Jersey Lottery's 50th year in operation, and to round off the year-long celebration, it will be hosting a Facebook Live event where 50 players will have the chance to receive $500 in scratch-off tickets.
The New Jersey Lottery sold its first ticket to former Governor William Cahill on December 16, 1970. Back then, tickets cost only 50 cents. Now, the Lottery has grown to offer more games and player experien
Dec 16, 2020, 12:28 pm - Lottery News
Calif. man who spent $60K on lottery tickets wins $6 million jackpot
Dedicated player finally gets a return on his investment after 30 years
By Kate Northrop
A California resident's persistence has finally paid off, and it only took 30 years of commitment and dedication. The devoted player's tenacity landed him a $6 million jackpot after he had collectively spent around $60,000 on lottery tickets.
Like any fan of the lottery, Jerry Murray of Newcastle has always dreamed of winning a huge prize. After spending about $60,000 on lottery tickets in the past
Oct 13, 2020, 3:35 pm - Lottery News
Louisiana retailer sells two winning lottery tickets in one week
Things looking up for both players and Lottery as sales see a boost
By Kate Northrop
One gas station in Baton Rouge might find more players frequenting its store for a dab of luck since it sold two winning lottery tickets within one week.
The RaceTrac convenience store on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard received a lot of attention this week after selling two winning tickets for a Pick 4 prize worth $5,000 and a Powerball prize valued at $150,000.
Shoppers and players alike were both
Aug 21, 2020, 6:25 pm - Lottery News
Skyrocketing scratch-off sales indicate lotto players are resilient
By Kate Northrop
While ticket sales and jackpots are down for draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions, Americans have no problem finding entertainment in other lottery alternatives.
Vendors have been selling tickets for multi-state games during stay-at-home orders, but customers are understandably reluctant to take the time to pick out numbers and hand cash to attendants while making essential shopping trips. Instead, quick buys like scratch-off tickets make great substitutions for the
May 14, 2020, 2:08 pm - Lottery News