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On December 24, 2023, the Ohio Lottery experienced a cybersecurity incident and quickly engaged professionals experienced in handling these types of incidents to assist with an investigation and assess the full scope of information impacted. Simultaneously, the Ohio Lottery promptly notified law enforcement about the incident. Importantly, the occurrence had no impact on any Ohio Lottery games or the technological systems supporting the Lottery’s operations. Safeguarding the integrity of Ohio Lottery games remains a top priority for the organization, and it assures the public that it is entirely secure to continue purchasing tickets.
A seemingly new ransomware group named DragonForce took credit for the attack on December 27. The hackers claim to have stolen more than 600 GB of data, including databases storing over three million records associated with employees and players. This has not been confirmed by the Lottery.
The Lottery stated: “While the cybersecurity incident investigation is ongoing, the State wants to reiterate that if any consumer data was compromised, it will take all measures to assist with credit monitoring to protect Ohioans. We will notify all known affected individuals as quickly as possible and in accordance with applicable laws.”
The Pennsylvania Lottery’s “Perfect Match” Second-Chance Drawing is now open. This is the fifth year the Lottery has conducted a Valentine’s Day theme Second-Chance drawing. The drawing runs through Feb. 15, and winners will be announced on the official website.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has rejected the idea of allowing a lottery in the state during his monthly press conference. The state’s constitution currently prohibits all forms of gambling, including lotteries. Despite this, a lawmaker has pledged to introduce a constitutional amendment in the next session to permit lotteries. Supporters argue that many Utah residents already travel to neighboring states to buy tickets, spending millions of dollars that could be used to support schools and lower property taxes in Utah.
The Arizona Lottery has donated $25,000 to Soles 2 Souls, a nonprofit organization that provides shoes to individuals in Arizona with limited resources. Founded by two Phoenix teenagers in 2021, Soles 2 Souls has distributed hundreds of pairs of new shoes to people experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and others. The recent funds from the lottery were used to purchase shoes for 30 families at the Central Arizona Shelter Services Family Shelter.
The New Hampshire Lottery has suspended the charitable gaming license of former state Senator Andy Sanborn, who was accused of misusing COVID-19 relief funds. The decision means that Sanborn’s Concord Casino must shut down as of January 1. If the business isn’t sold during the following six-month period, the license will be revoked. The attorney general’s office accused Sanborn of using over $800,000 of COVID-19 relief money on personal items, including three luxury race cars.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is bringing back its popular 5-Buck Bundle promotion starting January 1. For $5, players will receive a $3 Powerball ticket with Power Play, a $2 Mega Millions ticket, and a free $1 Natural State Jackpot ticket. The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming draw is $760 million, and the Mega Millions jackpot is $92 million. The Natural State Jackpot is $105,000. The 5-Buck Bundle promotion will be eligible with Quick Picks only.