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Arkansas Lottery raffle bonus prizes failed to registerNews Story
Lottery trying to track down the winners 45 Arkansas Lottery players who purchased Arkansas Million Dollar Raffle tickets are owed $20. That's because the lottery terminal failed to alert the player or retailer that the player won a bonus prize. The situation resulted from a vendor software issue triggered when a new lottery retailer began selling raffle tickets. The issue was recognized soon after, and the lottery made an announcement to inform players holding a raffle ticket to check
Jul 21, 2010, 9:17 pm - Lottery News

N.M. Lottery rockin' out with new Kiss scratch gameNews Story
Legendary rock band to have their own New Mexico Lottery scratcher game Kiss, the iconic rock band that has sold more than 80 million albums, played in front of millions and become an integral part of the American fabric over a 37-year career, can now add the Kiss Scratcher Game to their staggering list of accomplishments. Kiss and the New Mexico Lottery today announced that they have signed a licensing agreement that will introduce the band to the $225 billion-a-year global lottery indust
Jun 22, 2010, 4:30 pm - Lottery News

Two big Penn. Lottery prizes due to expire July 4News Story
Unclaimed winning tickets were sold in Westmoreland and Montgomery counties Two Pennsylvania Lottery winning tickets a Powerball ticket worth $200,000 and a Quinto evening ticket worth $50,000 from the July 4, 2009, drawings have yet to be presented for payment. The tickets and prizes will expire on July 4, one year from the date of the drawings. The Lottery never likes to see large prizes like these expire, which is why we're reaching out and hoping someone steps forward to claim them
Jun 22, 2010, 3:58 pm - Lottery News

Georgia Lottery schedules Cash 4 bonus drawing after error detectedNews Story
During a review of the Monday, June 7, Cash 4 evening drawing, Georgia Lottery officials determined that an equipment malfunction occurred with a ball machine. One of the balls ejected back into the chute from the mixing chamber before the winning number fell. As a result, the Georgia Lottery will hold a bonus Cash 4 drawing on Monday, July 5, giving players an extra chance to win. We are very serious about the security and integrity of our games, said Georgia Lottery President and CEO Ma
Jun 14, 2010, 4:32 pm - Lottery News

S.C. Lottery goes dark on Election DayNews Story
For those looking to test your luck in the South Carolina state lottery, you won't be able to Tuesday. During statewide election days, South Carolina law prohibits the sale of all lottery products. This applies to instant and online games. Therefore, all lottery terminals will be offline from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Lottery drawings will occur at their normally-scheduled times Tuesday, but only players who purchased tickets before the 12:01 a.m. terminal cutoff time are abl
Jun 8, 2010, 7:58 am - Lottery News

Pennsylvania Lottery announces Match 6 Lotto will return in JuneNews Story
Returning game will replace Mix Match on Monday, Thursday evenings Next week, the Pennsylvania Lottery will bring back Match 6 lotto, a $2 terminal-based game offering a starting jackpot of $500,000 and four ways to win on each ticket. Match 6 will replace Mix Match in the Pennsylvania Lottery's Monday and Thursday evening drawing shows at 6:59 p.m. Match 6 tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 1, and the first drawing will be Thursday, June 3. Many of our players and retailers were disappo
May 28, 2010, 8:09 am - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery solicits companies for privatizationNews Story
Lottery seeks 'private manager' to solve many of it problems The Illinois Lottery today asked private firms for expressions of interest in managing its operations for a period of up to 10 years. The Illinois General Assembly mandated private management of the Lottery in late 2009. Initial expressions of interest are due May 24 and the private manager is expected to be named before the end of the year. The General Assembly mandated private management of the Lottery, together with sale of
May 13, 2010, 3:49 pm - Lottery News

New Maryland Lottery Director appointedNews Story
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Friday announced the appointment of Stephen L. Martino as director of the Maryland State Lottery Agency. The Lottery's director is appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. I am proud to appoint Mr. Martino to head the Maryland Lottery, said Governor O'Malley. Mr. Martino brings a wealth of expertise in the racing and gaming industry, as well as legal knowledge and experience. I am confident that Mr. Martino will oversee the operations of the
Apr 26, 2010, 7:55 am - Lottery News

Mass. Lottery launches Red Sox scratch ticketNews Story
The Boston Red Sox are swinging for the Green Monster with the launch of another Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket. Monster Money, the new $10 Boston Red Sox scratch ticket, debuted yesterday at 7,500 Lottery agents across the state. The game offers three $3 million instant prizes and seven prizes of $1 million. Other prizes include Red Sox gear such as jackets, pants, warm-up jerseys and duffel bags. There's even some luck for people who scratch off losing tickets: They can b
Mar 31, 2010, 8:21 am - Lottery News

Kentucky Lottery earns first Responsible Gaming CertficationNews Story
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation has been awarded Level 2 Certification of the World Lottery Association's (WLA's) Responsible Gaming Framework. The Kentucky Lottery is the first United States lottery to achieve this level of certification for its responsible play programs. To receive this certification, WLA members must adopt the organization's responsible gaming principles. The principles helps lotteries assess their responsible gaming programs and to keep them on a course of continuous imp
Mar 9, 2010, 2:19 pm - Lottery News