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New Mega Millions game reports 300% increase in non-jackpot prizes in first monthNews Story
Embedded multiplier produces total payout that is nearly $40 million greater By Kate Northrop Within the first month since the Mega Millions multi-state game overhaul, the Mega Millions Consortium reported that non-jackpot prizes won by players have surged over 300%. Players have won more than 300% in non-jackpot Mega Millions prizes in the first month since the game's relaunch, the Mega Millions Consortium announced. On April 8, the Mega Millions game held its first drawing unde
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Oregon Lottery launches modern remix of first-ever ticket to celebrate 40th anniversaryNews Story
The nostalgic pot of gold returns By Kate Northrop To commemorate 40 years in business, the Oregon Lottery has reimagined its very first ticket with a fresh design and modern prize structure. It's all rainbows at the Oregon Lottery this year, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a modern twist on its original Pot of Gold ticket. The Oregon Lottery is celebrating 40 years since it sold its very first ticket on April 25, 1985 with a fittingly named $30 scratch-off game ca
May 8, 2025, 6:38 am - Lottery News

Judge temporarily halts Texas Lottery ban on courier, hints courier "will likely prevail"News Story
Court orders Texas Lottery to hold off on enacting its new policies By Kate Northrop A Travis County judge has issued a ruling that the Texas Lottery is temporarily prohibited from taking any action against a courier service company. A court ruling has temporarily pumped the brakes on a Texas Lottery rule change that takes aim at lottery courier services. Last week, the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change that effectively bans lottery couriers
May 7, 2025, 6:54 am - Lottery News

New Jersey Lottery to add third Pick 6 drawingNews Story
Lottery officials expect faster growing jackpots By Kate Northrop The New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday that it will be adding a third weekly drawing to its Pick 6 game, the first major game change since 2022. Starting this summer, New Jersey lottery players will be getting a third weekly drawing for Pick 6, which the Lottery expects will result in faster growing jackpots. Pick 6 currently offers two weekly drawings on Mondays and Thursdays. On July 12, the game will get a S
May 1, 2025, 8:37 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriersNews Story
That's it for courier services unanimous decision kicks couriers out of Texas Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery Commission voted to officially ban lottery couriers in Texas and approved rules that allow the agency to take action against the license of any retailer in violation. It's official lottery couriers are banned in Texas after the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change proposed in February. During the TLC meeting
Apr 30, 2025, 6:32 am - Lottery News

Lottery courier sues Texas Lottery to block courier banNews Story
Lottery courier accuses Texas Lottery Commission of rug pull By Kate Northrop A lottery courier filed a lawsuit against the Texas Lottery in an attempt to reverse its about-face decision to ban courier services. This week, lottery courier Lotto.com sued the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and Texas Lottery Acting Deputy Executive Director Sergio Rey, accusing the agency of bowing under the pressure of State Legislature and undoing years of cooperation. The Commission's accusatory
Apr 26, 2025, 8:51 am - Lottery News

Delaware Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary with launch of first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
Lottery Executive Director pushes for entertainment worthy of players' budgets By Kate Northrop The Delaware Lottery is celebrating its golden 50th anniversary all year long and has launched a $50 scratch-off ticket to commemorate the milestone achievement. Delaware Lottery staff have been buzzing with delight to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, but they are even more excited to share the state's first $50 scratch-off with players, as well as other special events happening throughout
Apr 24, 2025, 3:05 pm - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Executive Director resignsNews Story
Leadership change amid challenging period for Lottery By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery published a press release last night announcing the resignation of Executive Director Ryan Mindell and the appointment of an interim director while awaiting the selection process for a new Executive Director. The Texas Lottery Commission issued a statement yesterday about a leadership change at the Texas Lottery, with Ryan Mindell stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Ryan Mindel
Apr 22, 2025, 10:04 am - Lottery News

First big win of new Mega Millions game is one ticket in Ohio worth $112 millionNews Story
One jackpot winner four drawings into the new game By Kate Northrop Friday's Mega Millions drawing resulted in the first jackpot win since the updated version of the game went live earlier this month, with one ticket in Ohio scooping a jackpot worth $112 million. The $112 million Mega Millions jackpot was won by a single ticket in Ohio on Friday, making the ticket holder the first official winner of the enhanced game since ticket prices increased to $5. It took four drawings for
Apr 21, 2025, 12:22 pm - Lottery News

DC Lottery introduces Washington D.C.'s first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
Top-dollar ticket in the nation's capital By Kate Northrop The DC Lottery launched its first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket this month, raising the bar for the most expensive lottery ticket available in the District. Lottery players in Washington, D.C. no longer have to drive into Maryland or Virginia to get their hands on a $50 lottery ticket they can now do so right in the nation's capital. The Extreme 500X Fortune scratch-off game is the DC Lottery's first $50 lottery ticket to l
Apr 17, 2025, 8:23 am - Lottery News