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California Lottery launches its first $40 scratch-off to commemorate 40 yearsNews Story
Celebratory game now the most expensive ticket in the state By Kate Northrop Last week, the California Lottery's first $40 scratch-off game, its most expensive ticket, made its debut to celebrate the Lottery's 40-year history. The California Lottery's new $40 scratch-off game, which marks four decades of state lottery history, offers players a higher price point than the previous maximum of $30. 40 Years of Play! is the California Lottery's latest family of scratch-off games, fea
Jan 28, 2025, 7:51 am - Lottery News

Oregon Lottery launches Cash Pop draw gameNews Story
Oregon is the 16th state to adopt the popular game By Kate Northrop The Oregon Lottery released Cash Pop on Monday, replacing Lucky Lines and giving in-state residents a chance to play one of the most quickly growing draw games in the country. Several states have been adopting their own iterations of Cash Pop over the past few years, and the Oregon Lottery is no exception. Now, Oregon lottery players can pop into a retailer to try out the latest draw game, which only requires pic
Jan 15, 2025, 11:00 am - Lottery News

North Carolina Lottery launching Cash Pop draw game this weekendNews Story
North Carolina joins other states in adding Cash Pop Includes video report By Kate Northrop The North Carolina Lottery announced the launch of its new Cash Pop draw game, set to debut this weekend following weeks of extensive game testing. As Cash Pop continues to gain popularity nationwide, the North Carolina Lottery is the latest to add it to its lineup. Starting Sunday, Nov. 17, players will be able to pop into a retailer to try out Cash Pop, the latest draw game introduce
Nov 16, 2024, 8:07 am - Lottery News

Massachusetts Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary of first instant ticketNews Story
New scratch-off game to commemorate the world's first instant game will look familiar By Kate Northrop The Massachusetts Lottery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its introduction of the world's first instant game with the launch of a scratch-off ticket that calls back to the original one sold in 1974. Massachusetts lottery players will get a taste for the original scratch-off lottery ticket that made its debut 50 years ago with a new honorary instant game of the same name.
Jun 4, 2024, 8:51 am - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery launches Cash Pop gameNews Story
Maryland joins the Cash Pop fray By Kate Northrop The Maryland Lottery launched Cash Pop on Monday, giving players access to the game that has seen a rise in popularity among other states over the last few years. Cash Pop is officially available in Maryland, with four drawings a day for players to participate in. We're always looking for ways to innovate, and adding Cash Pop gives us a game that's different from our other daily draw games, Lottery Product Development Director Kat
May 10, 2024, 9:21 am - Lottery News

Limited-edition "Jaws" scratch-off lottery tickets coming soon to MassachusettsNews Story
Celebrates 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic movie By Todd Northrop The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is making waves by announcing a limited-edition scratch-off lottery game inspired by the iconic movie Jaws. Set to launch on March 26, the new game offers players a chance to win big while reliving the suspense of the classic film. Jaws scratch tickets will be priced at $10 each. When players scratch off the ticket, they have the opportunity to win up to $1
Mar 1, 2024, 7:23 am - Lottery News

New $50 Massachusetts Lottery ticket offers "unprecedented" top prize of $1 million a year for lifeNews Story
Another huge prize-bearing game one year after the launch of the state's first $50 ticket Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Massachusetts Lottery released a new $50 scratch-off ticket that boasts an unprecedented top prize of $1 million a year for life. The new $50 scratch-off ticket from the Massachusetts Lottery, which offers a prize that is sure to keep anyone comfortable for the rest of their life, is certainly the first of its kind for that price point. Ticket r
Feb 7, 2024, 11:41 am - Lottery News

Ontario Lottery launches a new type of instant ticketNews Story
Canadian lottery combines draw game and scratch-off tickets to make something different By Kate Northrop The Ontario Lottery (OLG) launched a new type of instant draw game, in which the draw has already been conducted and players must go on the hunt to find one of the winning tickets. Ontario lottery players now have access to a type of instant game that is being promoted as first-of-its-kind for the way it incorporates both a draw game and scratch-off ticket. On Tuesday, OLG ann
Jan 15, 2024, 8:00 am - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery launches its first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
New game features best overall odds at winning any prize By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery announced the launch of its first $50 scratch-off ticket ever, with the best overall odds of winning any prize in its game repertoire. Lottery players in Connecticut can now try their luck with the Connecticut Lottery's new $50 scratch-off game, the most expensive ticket offered in the state. Previously, ticket prices for instant games in Connecticut ranged from $1 to $30, but that h
Dec 14, 2023, 7:46 am - Lottery News

Washington Lottery to begin offering Cash Pop gameNews Story
Washington becomes the latest state to offer draw game By Kate Northrop The Washington Lottery will become the latest lottery to launch Cash Pop, a draw game that has seen a rise in popularity among other states within the past couple years. Cash Pop is making its way into Washington, to be available later this month for players to try out. Washington's Lottery's Cash Pop will operate just like versions of the game drawn in other states, with one exception. Before Washington,
Oct 16, 2023, 1:20 pm - Lottery News