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Idaho Lottery joins America's 250th anniversary celebration, unveils "America250" scratch-off gameNews Story
Idaho joins nation's 250th anniversary with the most patriotic lottery game ever By Kate Northrop The Idaho Lottery is joining America's quarter-millennium anniversary bash with a vibrant new scratch-off game that celebrates 250 years of independence. The America250 scratch-off game only comes around once, just like the United States' 250th birthday. It's the most patriotic game the Idaho Lottery has ever released, and it's giving players a chance to win one of many prizes honori
Jun 2, 2026, 8:56 am - Lottery News

Iowa Lottery has delivered $6.1B in prizes since 1985News Story
Iowa Lottery celebrates 40 years Sales of the first Iowa Lottery tickets began in 1985 with a kickoff celebration at the Iowa State Fair. Forty years later, state fairgoers broke the Guinness World Record for the most people 1,380 to scratch lottery cards simultaneously, demonstrating the lottery's journey from $1 scratch tickets to a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Since its launch was approved by the state Legislature and signed into law by then-Gov. Terry Branstad, the lottery has gen
Dec 5, 2025, 10:09 am - Lottery News

Mississippi Lottery triples all Cash 3 prizes for NovemberNews Story
Lottery increases Cash 3 prize payouts to celebrate 6th anniversary By Kate Northrop The Mississippi Lottery is celebrating its 6th anniversary by tripling all Cash 3 prizes for the entire month of November. For all of November, Mississippi lottery players have the chance of walking away with three times the amount in Cash 3 than usual. The Mississippi Lottery launched its Cash 3 Times 3 promotion on Nov. 1, which awards players with triple the winnings in Cash 3. Any prize that
Nov 4, 2025, 8:24 am - Lottery News

$48 billion over 40 years: Where California Lottery dollars goNews Story
From textbooks to firefighters: how lottery dollars make a difference By Kate Northrop Today, the California Lottery celebrates its official 40th anniversary, and aside from launching a colorful scratch-off ticket to mark the occasion, it's raised over $48 billion for educational programs across its entire lifespan and influenced more than 1,000 school districts. Over the past four decades, the California Lottery has contributed $48 billion toward educational programs, career prepara
Oct 3, 2025, 7:48 am - Lottery News

New York Lottery launches new Million Dollar Raffle with best odds of winning $1 millionNews Story
More than a dozen million-dollar prizes up for grabs in brand-new raffle By Kate Northrop The New York Lottery has launched a brand-new Million Dollar Raffle, giving New York players the best odds at winning $1 million in any New York Lottery game. To commemorate the Erie Canal's 200th anniversary, the New York Lottery has debuted a statewide Million Dollar Raffle bursting with 15 $1 million top prizes and more. This year, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old, and to celebrate, the
Aug 7, 2025, 8:46 am - Lottery News

Connecticut couple of 25 years celebrates with $100,000 Powerball lottery winNews Story
40+ years of loyal lottery play finally delivers big win By Kate Northrop A Connecticut couple rounding out 25 years together marked the occasion with another win worth celebrating: a $100,000 Powerball lottery prize. One Connecticut couple hit the jackpot with each other, celebrating their 25th anniversary, and a $100,000 Powerball lottery prize made it feel even sweeter. Joseph Freeman of Meriden has been a loyal lottery player for more than 40 years, and the July 12, 2025 Powe
Jul 31, 2025, 2:01 pm - Lottery News

Iowa Lottery commemorates 40th anniversary with throwback ticket from 1985News Story
Iowa players can get a vintage taste of lottery wins By Kate Northrop To celebrate turning 40 this year, the Iowa Lottery released a special anniversary ticket that calls back to the original scratch-off game from 1985. The Iowa Lottery is commemorating its fourth decade with a new scratch-off game that allows players to get a vintage taste of what playing the lottery used to look like. Iowa players can stop by a lottery retailer to pick up a 2025 version of the Iowa Lottery's fi
Jun 18, 2025, 10:52 am - Lottery News

QUARTER CENTURY MILESTONE: LOTTERY POST TURNS 25 TODAYNews Story
25 years later: Lottery Post celebrates Silver Anniversary By Todd Northrop, Founder of Lottery Post When Lottery Post first launched on May 31, 2000, it began as a small website designed to give lottery players a platform to connect over their shared love for the games. I had no idea that this humble little forum would eventually grow into one of the most established lottery websites in the world. Before social media even existed, there was almost nowhere for lottery enthusiasts to
May 31, 2025, 7:35 am - Lottery News

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

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