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Bill banning lottery courier services passes Indiana House and SenateNews Story
Legislation outlawing lottery couriers makes it to Governor's desk By Kate Northrop A bill banning lottery courier services passed in both the Indiana House and Senate this week, meaning there is just one more step before it officially becomes illegal to sell lottery tickets via courier companies. Indiana legislators in the House and Senate have successfully passed House Bill 1053, which would outlaw lottery courier services outright. On Tuesday, April 22, the Indiana Senate vote
Apr 25, 2025, 9:11 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

Virginia lottery winners of $1 million and more now able to remain anonymousNews Story
Governor signs bill that lowers threshold for anonymous claims By Kate Northrop The Virginia governor signed a bill into law this week that will lower the threshold for a Virginia lottery winner to be able to hide their identity when claiming a prize. Starting July, lottery winners of prizes worth $1 million or more in Virginia will be able to claim their winnings without revealing their names to the public. House Bill 1799, sponsored by State Representative Scott Wyatt, was sign
Mar 23, 2025, 9:13 am - Lottery News

Texas bill would prohibit sales to players attempting to buy all possible number combinationsNews Story
Senator says it's good but not enough, again calls to end the Texas Lottery By Kate Northrop A Texas Senator introduced a bill that would prohibit lottery retailers from selling tickets to an individual or group that is attempting to purchase all possible number combinations in a drawing. In another effort to deter future purchasing groups from near-guaranteeing multi-million jackpot wins, a Texas Senator presented a bill that targets retailers who sell tickets to those they know are
Mar 12, 2025, 9:10 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery says NJ group tried to buy another Lotto Texas jackpotNews Story
Lottery reveals thwarted attempt at another jackpot buyout By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery revealed in a hearing this week that the same New Jersey-based group that had orchestrated the $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot bulk purchase event in 2023 was actively trying to buy another jackpot. During a Senate Committee on State Affairs meeting on Monday, Texas Lottery leadership disclosed to legislators that in December there was another attempt at buying out all the possible number co
Feb 28, 2025, 8:50 am - Lottery News

Attorney General investigates "suspicious and potentially illegal" Texas Lottery jackpotNews Story
State Governor orders all eyes on Texas Lottery, Lottery Commissioner resigns By Kate Northrop There have been several developments since the Texas Lottery announced a ban on lottery ticket courier services , including the resignation of a Lottery Commissioner and new actions taken by the Lottery against courier companies. This week marks a series of sweeping condemnations against lottery courier companies in the state of Texas. On Tuesday, one day after enacting the ban, the Tex
Feb 27, 2025, 9:34 am - Lottery News

Vermont legislators push bill to end Vermont Lottery and sports bettingNews Story
First state to potentially fold on the lottery By Kate Northrop Three Vermont lawmakers proposed a one-page bill that would repeal both the Vermont Lottery and sports betting last month. Vermont could become the first state in the nation to repeal its lottery if House Bill H.133 passes. The passing of the bill, co-sponsored by Representative Tom Stevens, Representative Michael Mrowicki, and Representative Troy Headrick, would mean that legal gaming would essentially come to an en
Feb 20, 2025, 10:31 am - Lottery News

$2 billion Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro's Malibu mansion destroyed in LA Palisades FireNews Story
Lottery winner's house is one of thousands of homes decimated by horrific fires By Kate Northrop $2 billion Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro's $3.8 million Malibu home was one of the many homes flattened in the Palisades Fire disaster that has been ravaging Los Angeles County since Tuesday. The ongoing Palisades Fire has utterly decimated residential areas in Los Angeles County, erasing more than 10,000 homes and other structures. One of those homes is a $3.8 million Malibu mans
Jan 11, 2025, 9:46 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery adds age verification to self-service vending machinesNews Story
State-issued ID scans now required at vending machines By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery has implemented age verification measures on its self-service vending machines across the state to deter ticket sales to underage individuals. As of Dec. 30, 2024, the Texas Lottery has officially introduced an additional step when purchasing tickets using a self-service vending machine that aims to curtail underage gambling. Under Texas state law, players must be at least 18 years of age to
Jan 9, 2025, 7:46 am - Lottery News

Massachusetts online lottery pushed to April 2026, couriers to begin selling scratch-off ticketsNews Story
Lottery likens future courier services to DoorDash and Uber Eats By Kate Northrop The Massachusetts Lottery has revealed new developments related to online play, including a revised timeline for online ticket sales and the future ability to buy scratch-off games through lottery couriers. Massachusetts residents who enjoy the convenience of playing the lottery from their phones and computers have received fresh updates about the future of online gaming from the Massachusetts Lottery.
Oct 21, 2024, 4:45 pm - Lottery News