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Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed Khalid Jones as the new Virginia Lottery Director, bringing expertise in law, technology, and innovation to the role. Jones’s background includes founding a boutique investment firm and providing legal and strategic advice to lottery organizations. Additionally, Robert Ward was appointed as Chief Transformation Officer, and James Alex as Tax Commissioner, reflecting the administration’s commitment to attracting experienced leaders to drive meaningful change across the Commonwealth.
Hundreds of convenience stores in Virginia have ceased selling lottery tickets today in protest against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposed amendments to restrict arcade-style skill games. The amendments include banning these games within a half-mile of churches and in metro areas with gambling establishments. It’s unclear how long the stores will suspend Virginia Lottery sales.
DC Lottery announces the launch of FanDuel’s sports betting app and website in the District, replacing GambetDC. This introduces a new sports wagering platform to residents and visitors. FanDuel’s platform will be available to users over 18 within the District, with some restricted areas. GambetDC will cease operations on April 15. Users can transition to FanDuel by downloading the app, creating an account, and depositing funds. The partnership with FanDuel brings immediate financial benefits to the District.
Lotto America has been added to the Mississippi Lottery’s lineup of draw games, with sales beginning on May 12. Players can win a progressive jackpot starting at $2 million for $1 per play, with drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. The game involves selecting five numbers from 1-52 and one Star Ball number from 1-10. Prizes range from $2 to the jackpot, with nine ways to win. Players can also opt for the All-Star Bonus for an additional $1, multiplying non-jackpot winnings. Additionally, there’s an instant win option called EZ-Match, where matching numbers yield instant prizes up to $500. Overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 9.63.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) is launching daily drawings for the Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) game starting April 21, 2024, at 8 p.m. CST. The jackpot will start at $50,000 and increase by $5,000 every draw until it reaches $100,000, then increase by $10,000 per draw. Players can still purchase NSJ tickets for $1 per play, choosing five numbers from 1 to 39 or having them randomly selected by the lottery terminal. Approximately 2,000 ASL-licensed lottery retailers will sell tickets for the NSJ daily drawings. Winning numbers will be available on MyArkansasLottery.com after each drawing.
Minnesota has allocated $77.6 million from state lottery proceeds to fund 101 projects focused on recreational trails, environmental education, water protection, and wildlife conservation. Notable projects include the creation of a 110-mile Driftless Area Hiking Trail, expansion and rehabilitation of state trails, and reintroduction of bison to Camden State Park. Additionally, efforts to conserve walleyes, wolves, swans, and loons are among the conservation initiatives receiving funding. The bill also supports environmental education programs, with grants exceeding $6.5 million.
Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis visited Raines High School to raise awareness about the “Bright Futures” Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Florida Lottery, offers scholarships to high school graduates, including those interested in vocational or technical education. Established in 1997, the program has granted over 950,000 scholarship awards.
Scientific Games and WestLotto are bringing camera-based retail technology to North Rhine-Westphalia’s lottery retailers. The new Contour.v terminals offer a transparent, contactless experience for both retailers and players. Installation in WestLotto’s 3,000 outlets starts in April 2025. Contour.v features contactless interactions, mobile scanning, and HD screens, designed for durability and ease of use.
The New Hampshire Lottery is extending the deadline for participation in the Open House Demonstration for New Full-Service Lottery Gaming Systems to accommodate respondents. Interested parties should respond by the new deadline of 4/24/2024, 4 PM EST.