Governors are moving quickly to temporarily shut down casinos and parimutuel operations as well as close restaurants, bars and taverns since the CDC's recommendation to avoid any gatherings of 10 people or more. In Oregon, the lottery stopped the operation of all video lottery terminals on Tuesday, March 17. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown had implemented [...]
In 2018 the Members of the European Lotteries Association provided an overview of how they work and demonstrated the importance of State Lotteries for society. This year’s 13th report is the most detailed regarding both EL members operating in the EU and EL members all together. In 2018, the money contributed to society by 51 [...]
Each year, NCPG and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University asks lotteries to support the responsible gambling campaign and help raise awareness regarding the risks of underage lottery play during the holiday season. Whether or not it is legal for minors to participate in lottery games in your [...]
Camelot, operator of The National Lottery, has become the first lottery operator and one of the first online gaming operators to achieve Advanced Level 2 of GamCare’s Safer Gambling Standard for its online and retail operations. GamCare is the UK’s national centre for information, advice and practical help regarding the social impact of gambling. The [...]
Vanna White recently kicked off sales of the Kentucky Lottery's new $5 Wheel of Fortune Scratch-off ticket, interacting with fans and doing media interviews on behalf of the Kentucky Lottery. White attended what the Kentucky Lottery billed as “Kentucky’s Largest Wheel Watch Party.” She was set to watch that night’s episode of Wheel on a [...]
The New Hampshire Lottery received 13 proposals from potential vendors and retailers looking to offer sports betting in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Lottery issued a request for proposals (RFP) for implementing sports betting in New Hampshire on August 7. Responses were due September 20. Governor Chris Sununu signed legislation in July authorizing the New [...]
On September 22, the Colorado Lottery replaced its 30-year-old Lotto game with the new-and-improved Colorado Lotto+. Since its launch in 1989, Lotto has been made, played and paid, right here, in Colorado, creating over 430 millionaires. And, now, for the first time, it’s getting an upgrade. With bigger jackpots, better odds, a built in multiplier, [...]
Florida Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell announced his retirement for “reasons entirely personal,” effective November 2. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thanked Poppell for his years of dedicated service to the State of Florida following the Secretary’s announcement that he will be retiring. “Jim Poppell is a dedicated public servant and consummate professional who agreed to continue [...]
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) hired an innovative and creative advertising and marketing firm to bolster the lottery’s reach throughout the state. Maris, West and Baker (MWB) is a Jackson-based firm with a broad portfolio of artistic capabilities, branding experience, strategic knowledge and advertising experience. “We are ready for them to become a partner with [...]
The Ohio Lottery has issued a request for proposals from vendors interested in providing an integrated iLottery system for the State. Inquiries may be submitted through August 7 and responses are due to the agency no later than August 27. iLottery allows customers to purchase lottery games using the Lottery’s website or mobile app. As [...]
