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Employee strike at Québec Lottery halts introduction of new Lotto 6/49 in the provinceNews Story
Multi-province Lotto 6/49 game will be unplayable in Qu bec until strike is settled By Kate Northrop Lottery players in Qu bec will be unable to participate in Canada's national Lotto 6/49 game due to an employee strike at the Qu bec Lottery (Loto-Qu bec). Over 400 professionals at the Qu bec Lottery went on strike following failed negotiations around pay raises and rising inflation, causing a delay in ticket validation and the scheduled rollout of the new nationwide Lotto 6/49 game
Sep 13, 2022, 12:02 pm - Lottery News

Cyber attack affects New Hampshire Lottery websiteNews Story
Lottery recommends steps for players to protect themselves By Kate Northrop The New Hampshire Lottery experienced a cyber attack that forced their website offline for nearly a day. On Thursday, August 25, a cyber attack impacted the NHiLottery website (NHLottery.com) after Lottery officials elected to bring it offline while they worked through security details. At around 9:30 am on the morning of Friday, August 26, the Lottery announced that their third-party hosting provider had
Sep 5, 2022, 1:52 pm - Lottery News

Lottery Post launches new websiteNews Story
Old desktop, mobile websites retired New unified website is the future of the popular lottery brand Lottery Post Founder Todd Northrop today announced the launch of the new Lottery Post website, unifying the mobile and desktop experience and implementing numerous improvements, while positioning the popular lottery website for the future. In an intense but carefully-orchestrated two-year project, the world's most popular website devoted to official government-run lottery games complet
Aug 14, 2022, 10:16 am - Lottery News

Kentucky Lottery Instant Play jackpot winner celebrates by handing out moneyNews Story
What better way to use the cash? By Kate Northrop A Kentucky woman made it her goal to spread the love from winning an Instant Play jackpot by handing out some of her winnings to strangers. Christmas in July must have struck a chord with Crystal Dunn of Louisville, who decided there was no better way to celebrate her win than gifting some of the money to random strangers. On the night of July 7, a message popped up on Dunn's computer alerting her that she had won a jackpot worth
Aug 1, 2022, 4:49 pm - Lottery News

Lottery rigger Eddie Tipton released on paroleNews Story
Final decision after back-and-forth fate of convicted former MUSL Security Director By Kate Northrop Convicted lottery rigger Eddie Tipton was released from prison on Friday following a series of events that had his freedom in limbo. According to the Iowa Department of Corrections online prison records, Eddie Tipton, 59, was released from prison in Clarinda, Iowa on parole. Tipton changed lottery history forever when he was sentenced to the maximum 25 years in prison for rigging
Jul 21, 2022, 7:45 am - Lottery News

LOTTERY POST ANNOUNCES NEXT CHAPTER OF WEBSITENews Story
Preview of new website available for use starting today Complete makeover includes many new features and equal usability on phones, computers By Kate Northrop Lottery Post Founder Todd Northrop today announced a complete rebuild of the popular lottery website, improving the experience for lottery players on all devices and creating a solid foundation for future growth. After two years of design and development, the new Lottery Post website is available starting today as a spec
Jun 24, 2022, 5:09 pm - Lottery News

Washington Lottery to begin accepting debit card paymentsNews Story
In a digital age, convenience is key By Kate Northrop The Washington Lottery is planning to rollout debit card payments for tickets at all its vending machines. In an increasingly digital and cashless era, offering different modes of convenience is a necessity for businesses that aim to stand out and thrive. By accepting debit payments, the Washington Lottery hopes to make it easier for players who don't always have cash on-hand. We recognize the world is evolving into a cashle
Jun 3, 2022, 12:52 pm - Lottery News

Big letdown for North Carolina lottery "winner" when barcode proves false winNews Story
By Kate Northrop A Florida trucker experienced the letdown of his life after his suspicion of a big win was proven wrong by the barcode on his lottery ticket. Florida resident James Kinard was sure the lottery ticket he bought while passing through North Carolina was a winner, but the good feeling came crashing to a halt when the barcode on the ticket proved it was a false win. While making a stop in Statesville, Kinard decided to play the North Carolina Lottery's 50X Multiplier gam
May 2, 2022, 11:54 am - Lottery News

UPDATE: Hoosier Lottery pays out $1.78 million after Fast Play error produced 632 winning ticketsNews Story
Lottery currently exploring available options for recovery By Kate Northrop The Hoosier Lottery has paid out $1,785,000 so far after a vendor error mistakenly produced 632 winning tickets in an in-state Fast Play drawing. Last month, the Hoosier Lottery announced that it would pay out all winning tickets affected by a validation error for its newest Fast Play game, $20 Golden Jackpot. On the morning of the game's first drawing, players experienced a technical issue that prevent
Apr 25, 2022, 5:50 pm - Lottery News

Parole revoked for lottery rigger Eddie TiptonNews Story
Decision to release former security director reversed By Kate Northrop Eddie Tipton, the former MUSL Director of Security who was convicted of rigging multiple lottery drawings in several states, will not be released from prison after his parole was revoked. In January, Tipton re-entered national headlines when the Iowa Board of Parole decided to grant him his release from prison. However, the board revoked his parole in March after an incident involving him in prison came to light
Apr 9, 2022, 5:01 pm - Lottery News