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Several Oregon Lottery billboards were hacked between Aug. 12-14, displaying furry art instead of lottery ads. The issue, caused by a global problem with vendor Daktronics, has since been resolved. Oregon Lottery and Meadow Outdoor Advertising are investigating the incident.
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Arizona Lottery launched $5 Lotería Grande Scratchers featuring Arizona-themed imagery in partnership with Desert Botanical Garden. The game celebrates Latino culture and will be part of Hispanic Heritage Month events. Players can earn double points in September through Arizona Lottery’s Players Club.
Mississippi Lottery’s Summer of Fun promotion ends on Aug. 27, offering a top prize of a 2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x truck, $10,000, and a cooler. The promotion has awarded over $500,000 in prizes through 15 weekly drawings since May 21.
Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is urging OLG to relocate all its jobs to the city. Shoemaker argues this would boost local employment, reduce operational costs, and align with Ontario’s goal of balancing economic development across the province. Currently, 55% of OLG jobs remain in Toronto, while Sault Ste. Marie houses about 600 positions.
The National Lottery celebrated Team GB gymnasts at the 2024 Team GB Homecoming event in Manchester, highlighting their Olympic achievements. The event, supported by the National Lottery, featured performances, interviews, and honored athletes like Max Whitlock and Bryony Page. The National Lottery’s sponsorship played a key role in making the event possible and celebrating the athletes’ successes.
National Lottery in Ireland marked its 1,000th Lotto millionaire win with a €1 million prize in Co. Cork, celebrating over 36 years of life-changing winnings.
Louisiana Lottery ended FY24 with nearly $642.8 million in revenue, its second-best year ever, and transferred almost $205 million to the state treasury to support K-12 public education. Scratch-offs were the top seller, generating $311.7 million in sales, while daily numbers games brought in $141.7 million. Local retailers earned nearly $35.7 million in commissions and bonuses.
Fennica Gaming launched its advanced eInstant games in Virginia through a partnership with the Virginia Lottery, NeoPollard Interactive, and EQL Games. The mobile-first games, including Miner Jack’s Combo Caverns, Wobblyblobs, and Boulder Blast, offer engaging, casual gameplay and are designed to attract new players while aligning with responsible gaming practices.
Scientific Games will continue powering the Arizona Lottery for three more years, upgrading its central gaming system and vending technology with SCiQ. Since 2016, Scientific Games’ technology has helped Arizona Lottery sales grow by 73%. The partnership, which began in 1981, will continue to support funding for key state programs in education, health, conservation, and economic development.
EveryMatrix launched its casino content with DraftKings in Ontario, marking its third North American territory partnership after Michigan and New Jersey. Through its SlotMatrix platform, EveryMatrix provides games from its in-house studios to DraftKings customers. The company is expanding its presence in North America and is committed to safer gambling and player protection.