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Atlas Experiences’ Living Lucky with Luke Combs took place on February 6th. Lottery players from all over North America were whisked away to Nashville for an unforgettable private concert with country music sensation Luke Combs. They ended the weekend at the Ryman Auditorium, where select winners were chosen to have a VIP meet-and-greet with Luke (Minnesota had a lucky winner!), and then an exclusive concert starring Luke Combs, where all the winners enjoyed a magical night of music. Each lottery had a $10,000 winner, and the grand finale saw Combs personally present the $500,000 cash prize to one lucky winner from the Texas Lottery.
The California Lottery is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will also serve as assistant deputy director of the Lottery’s Information Technology Services Division. The role entails managing policy development, technical implementation, maintenance, and support of the Lottery’s IT systems and infrastructure.
The Hoosier Lottery is seeking firms to support its website, promotions, and CRM needs. The Request for Information (RFI) outlines the requirements and invites interested vendors to respond by March 28, 2024.
Powerball is bringing back its nationwide NASCAR lottery game for a second season in 2024, debuting a new ad during the Daytona 500. The game, available in 45 states for $2 per ticket, partnered with NASCAR last year for a Playoff contest, culminating in a $1 million giveaway. The upcoming contest will feature 16 semifinalists from state lotteries competing during the NASCAR playoffs, with each guaranteed a cash reward of at least $2,500, and the final four earning a trip to Phoenix for the ultimate drawing in November.
The National Lottery is hosting an open week from March 9 to March 17, offering free entry and special discounts at various venues across the UK, including Anderton Boat Lift and Chester Zoo. Celebrating its 30th year, the initiative aims to thank lottery players for their contributions to raising £30 million weekly for good causes. Participants with a valid National Lottery ticket can enjoy low-cost or complimentary visits to historical sites, wildlife reserves, art galleries, and more. The event encourages players to explore new experiences while supporting venues and projects in arts, sports, community, and heritage sectors.
State House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate Leader Phil Berger expressed interest in legalizing video slot-machine gambling under the state lottery in North Carolina. However, there is no enthusiasm among House Republicans to expand casino operations this year.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Lottery Commission has received nine applications for sports betting licenses, indicating preparations for its launch. While no companies have been approved yet, several sports betting suppliers have been granted provisional licenses.
Recent IRS filings from both the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) and the Republican Governors Association (RGA) shed light on the significant fundraising efforts of different gambling sector organizations. The filings reveal that the RGA received almost half a million dollars from Pace-O-Matic, an out-of-state company known for its “skill games.”
A Washington, D.C., man, John Cheeks, is suing Powerball and the D.C. Lottery. Cheeks alleges that his numbers appeared on the D.C. Lottery’s website after a Powerball drawing on Jan. 7, 2023, but later found out they were incorrect. The lawsuit alleges that a contractor for the D.C. Lottery, Taoti Enterprises, posted the wrong numbers, leading to the discrepancy. The defendants have not commented on the ongoing lawsuit.