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New Jersey Lottery making several changes to Pick 6 draw gameNews Story
Increased odds, higher price, and a multiplier on every ticket By Kate Northrop The New Jersey Lottery announced that it will be making several changes to its Pick 6 draw game starting next week. Thursday, the Lottery issued a press release announcing that its original big jackpot game is getting a shakeup, with various changes that are sure to stir up opinions amongst players across the state. One of the very first adjustments the Lottery is making to Pick 6 is reducing the nu
Apr 1, 2022, 6:49 am - Lottery News

VIDEO: Lead Director of Mega Millions discusses potential game changesNews Story
LOTTERY POST EXCLUSIVE By Kate Northrop Thursday, Lottery Post had the opportunity to speak with Mega Millions Lead Director Pat McDonald discuss some of the most common questions players are asking about the multi-state game. In an exclusive interview with Lottery Post, McDonald also revealed that the game group is investigating potential ways to switch up the nationwide draw game. Part of McDonald's responsibilities as Lead Director includes heading up any changes and managem
Mar 25, 2022, 5:11 pm - Lottery News

Iowa Lottery says gas prices, inflation impacting salesNews Story
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. Sales of Instant scratch ticket
Mar 24, 2022, 11:27 am - Lottery News

Hoosier Lottery suspends Fast Play sales over ticket validation errorNews Story
Issue affects every ticket sold By Kate Northrop The Hoosier Lottery suspended sales for its newest Fast Play game after players called in to report that their winning tickets were unable to be validated. On the morning of the launch of Indiana's newest Fast Play game, $20 Golden Jackpot, players experienced a technical issue that prevented their supposedly winning tickets from being validated. According to the Lottery, callers were stating that they matched all three numbers i
Mar 22, 2022, 12:48 pm - Lottery News

New UK National Lottery operator wants to cut ticket prices in halfNews Story
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

Changes coming to Canada's Lotto 6/49 game this fallNews Story
Draw game's 40th anniversary to be marked by big adjustments By Kate Northrop The popular Canadian Lotto 6/49 draw game is going to be seeing some core changes later this year. Last week, the Canadian Lotteries announced some adjustments to the multi-province game Lotto 6/49 that are going to impact the prizes players can win. With Lotto 6/49 celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the organizers of the game decided to turn the main draw into what's called the Classic Draw,
Mar 16, 2022, 6:33 pm - Lottery News

"True Ravens Fan" is the Maryland Lottery's first Pick 5 winnerNews Story
Lottery awards first Pick 5 top prize days after new game launch By Kate Northrop The Maryland Lottery awarded its first Pick 5 $50,000 top prize just days after the launch of the new in-state game. An anonymous player, who goes by the nickname True Ravens Fan, has won the Maryland Lottery's first $50,000 top prize in the state's new Pick 5 game. On Feb. 7, the Lottery released its newest draw game in six years a day after swapping out 5 Card Cash. While part of the reason for
Feb 22, 2022, 1:10 pm - Lottery News

91-year-old Michigan man wins $1 million from scratch-off lottery ticketNews Story
It's one of his favorite games for a reason By Kate Northrop A 91-year-old Michigan man picked out a ticket from one of his favorite Michigan Lottery games and instantly won a $1 million top prize. There's one million more reasons why the Red Hot Millions scratch-off game is among an anonymous player's most-loved games from the Michigan Lottery. The lottery fan stopped at the Mobil gas station on 32nd Street in Port Huron and asked for a ticket from the $10 Red Hot Millions gam
Feb 21, 2022, 8:09 pm - Lottery News

Virginia woman gets $10 million lottery prize for early Valentine's Day presentNews Story
Sweeter than chocolate By Kate Northrop One Virginia woman received the sweetest early Valentine's Day present from her husband a winning lottery ticket worth $10 million. What's better than chocolate and flowers on Valentine's Day? Virginia resident Maria Chicas will probably tell you it's the lottery ticket worth $10 million she was gifted from her husband. A few days before the holiday, Chicas' husband bought a scratch-off ticket at In Out Mart on Mathis Avenue in Manassas.
Feb 19, 2022, 7:12 pm - Lottery News

$50 scratch-off lottery trend takes off in multiple statesNews Story
Is your state the latest to add a $50 scratch-off? By Kate Northrop Lottery players are seeing the dawn of a new era in the lottery industry where $50 scratch-off tickets are now becoming the most expensive games one can reach for at a lottery retailer. More of the most expensive scratch-off tickets yet are making their way to retailer shelves across multiple states, and players will have to shell out some serious cash for these. Among the jurisdictions who recently announced t
Feb 16, 2022, 8:20 pm - Lottery News