Florida Lottery Breaks Sales Records

With sales of more than $141 million, the Florida Lottery announced a second record-breaking week. The Florida Educational Enhancement Trust received more than $19 million in scratch-off ticket sales,...

Published March 27, 2017

North Carolina Introducing Keno

North Carolina will become the 17th state to offer lottery keno games, starting this fall. The state lottery commission said the games could generate up to $66 million in...

Published March 20, 2017

Horseracing-Based Lottery Bill Introduced

A bill that would allow lottery games based on live horseracing recently was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates. House Bill 2943 would amend a statutory ban...

Published March 20, 2017

Federal Judge Will Hear Lottery Class-Action Suit

A lawsuit contending Northstar Lottery Group cheated players and vendors was moved to federal court in the Southern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs said Northstar printed more scratch-off tickets than...

Published March 20, 2017

Corcoran Wins Florida Lottery Contract Lawsuit

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran (l.) won a lawsuit against the Florida Lottery. Circuit Judge Karen Gievers said lottery officials did not follow state law and had no legal...

Published March 13, 2017

Irish Online Lottery Explodes

Lawmakers in Ireland are taking aim at local lottery regulator Liam Sloyan, saying he is not doing his best to safeguard the public from problem gambling, especially online.

Published March 13, 2017

Pennsylvania Lottery Turns 45

The Pennsylvania Lottery is celebrating 45 years. When it began, the top prize was $5,000. Today some of the 18 year olds who could buy lottery tickets are benefitting...

Published March 13, 2017

UK to Close EuroMillions Loophole

UK gambling regulators are moving to close a loophole that lottery websites to offer UK-based customers EuroMillions betting options at reduced prices. The UK’s gambling laws prohibit buying lottery...

Published March 13, 2017

Intralot USA Partners with Bulletproof

Intralot USA has signed a master services agreement with the Quality Assurance and Testing Division of Bulletproof Solutions, Inc. QA services to Intralot’s lottery clients.

Published March 13, 2017

Bryant Urges Mississippi Lottery

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant (l.) wants legislators to approve a state lottery that could raise $50-$60 million in annual tax revenue. A lottery bill died in the House and...

Published March 6, 2017

Christie Proposes Using Lottery Funds for Pensions in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) has proposed using state lottery funds to offset the state’s pension system in his annual budget address. The proposal caught state legislators by...

Published March 6, 2017

Florida House Preps For Lottery Trial

A trial will begin March 6 in Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran's lawsuit against the Florida Lottery. Corcoran (l.) accused the Lottery "wasteful and improper spending" for signing a...

Published March 6, 2017

Florida Speaker Sues State Lottery

Florida Governor Rick Scott (l.) asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by state House Speaker Richard Corcoran against state Lottery Secretary Tom Delacenserie. Corcoran claims Delacenserie broke...

Published February 27, 2017

West Virginia Lobbyists Push Racing-Results Lottery Game

EquiLottery and West Virginia Racing United will lobby for a measure allowing lottery games based on live horserace results. The bill will propose removing horseracing from a state statute...

Published February 27, 2017

Report: Fewer Millennials Play Lottery

Lottery officials around the country are dealing with a loss of young players according to a report by Reuters. The report found that millennials are less likely to play...

Published February 20, 2017

Lottery Rigging Case Reaches Iowa Supreme Court

Iowa has taken its case against alleged lottery rigger Eddie Tipton to the state Supreme Court. Tipton, who worked for the Multi-State Lottery Association, was convicted of tampering with...

Published February 20, 2017

Did Irish Lottery Help Winners Avoid Taxes?

Irish Lottery personnel may have helped jackpot winners avoid paying taxes on winnings, the Irish Sun reported. A spokesman said the lottery "does not provide financial advice directly to...

Published February 20, 2017

Oregon Lottery Losing Revenue, Players

Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack recently told a House committee the lottery faces declining revenue due to increased tribal casino competition, plus an aging player base. He said the...

Published February 20, 2017

Northstar Sued For Defrauding Lottery Players

Three Illinois Lottery players and a bar are seeking class-action status in a lawsuit against Northstar, the lottery's private manager. The suit accuses Northstar of defrauding scratch-off players and...

Published February 13, 2017

Mississippi Passes Fantasy Sports Measure; Rejects Lottery

The Mississippi Senate is considering a bill that passed the House on its second vote. The bill would regulate daily fantasy sports operators and authorize an 8 percent tax....

Published February 13, 2017