Federal Law Enforcement Tackles Two Separate Lottery Scammers
Two federal cases highlight the continued prevalence of lottery scams, with criminals able to steal millions of dollars from their victims.
July 15, 2024
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Walmart Is Making Major Push To Grow Its Lottery Sales
The exact mechanics of Walmart’s play are as yet unclear, but the “Lottery@Walmart” plan is indeed underway with potential major ramifications.
July 15, 2024
The Lotto Matrix: Unclaimed Billions, IGT Expands Reach, Lotto.com Milestone and More
A weekly review of lottery news from around the U.S. shows another big deal for IGT and several new millionaires across the country.
July 12, 2024
The Lottery Gets Dystopian In Upcoming Amazon Action-Comedy ‘Jackpot!’
Awkwafina and John Cena star in the feature film about a near future in which California lottery winners are hunted for big money.
July 10, 2024
New Wrinkle In Edwin Castro $2 Billion Powerball Legal Battle
Jose Rivera's new lawyer is trying to obtain evidence from the CA Lottery that the ticket was stolen, but Castro continues to deny the claim.
July 10, 2024
PA Lottery, IWG Launch New iLottery Category Dubbed ‘EZ eInstants’
The PA Lottery is the first in the U.S. to launch IWG’s “eFastPlay” category, designed to offer a simplistic playing experience offering instant gratification and quick payouts.
July 9, 2024
NJ Powerball Winner Claims $222.6 Million Jackpot; Mega Millions Jackpot Still Unclaimed
A New Jersey Powerball player scored a $222 million jackpot, but a Mega Millions winner risks losing $1.13 billion by not claiming the prize.
July 9, 2024
The Lotto Matrix: No More Bologna, Publix Power, Powerball Jackpot, Missed Fortunes & More
A look at the latest lottery happenings across the US this week shows a lot of ups and downs, as well as no more bologna.
July 5, 2024
Multi-State Lottery Association Announces New Leadership, Product Expansions
The Multi-State Lottery Association has announced its new leaders and members for the upcoming year to facilitate lottery growth in the US.
July 3, 2024
Texas Lottery Commission Allegedly Helped Facilitate $95 Million Jackpot Win Amid Controversy
Research suggests that the Texas Lottery Commission played a role in facilitating a controversial series of lottery ticket purchases in 2023.
July 2, 2024
Google To Allow Lottery Courier And Fantasy Sports Ads In Many States
Google has announced that it will update its gambling ads policies this month, now allowing lottery couriers and DFS operators to advertise.
July 3, 2024
The Lotto Matrix: Florida Store Strikes Twice, $6M Winner, The Price is Right, And More
This week's recap of lottery-related news includes several big winners and a lot of growth for the online lottery segment.
June 28, 2024