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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Suzanna Shkreli as the new commissioner of the Michigan Lottery, effective March 1. Shkreli’s appointment aims to continue the Michigan Lottery’s success in funding education, with over $1.3 billion contributed to schools last year. Her appointment is pending Senate confirmation, and she will succeed the current acting commissioner, Jessica Weare, who is transitioning to a new role within state government.
The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) officials have strongly contested the findings of a recent audit conducted by the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council (LAC).
“Several of the LAC’s recommendations are either misleading or propose a solution to a problem which the LAC has failed to make evident in its audit report,” the SCEL response said. “The audit report, and more particularly the processes employed to conduct the review, is fundamentally flawed. Regrettably, the LAC audit procedures led to a final report replete with factual errors that directly lead to inaccurate findings and recommendations.”
A woman’s golden retriever in China got loose and grabbed a lottery scratch ticket off a retail counter. Forced to buy it due to the dog’s teeth marks, she ended up winning 1,000 yuan ($190). Impressed netizens dubbed the dog “Fortune Dog” on social media. The next day, she won again, albeit a smaller amount, and used her winnings to buy treats for her pup.
Alabama’s proposed gaming legislation, including commercial casinos, a state lottery, and sports betting, hits a roadblock in the State Senate due to insufficient support. Senator Greg Albritton, pushing the bill, faces challenges in gaining the necessary votes. The legislation aims to allow voters to decide on expanding gambling options, with potential revenue exceeding $1 billion annually. If approved, Alabama’s gambling landscape could see significant changes.
The Texas Lottery is partnering with Austin FC, a local soccer team, sponsoring the Mascot of the Match program with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!). This initiative features adoptable dogs from APA! showcased at every Austin FC home match, aiming to find them permanent homes. Texas Lottery will support the program through social media and in-venue activations, aligning with Austin FC and APA’s commitment to compassion and community.
The Hoosier Lottery plans to buy a downtown Indianapolis building at 1302 N. Meridian St. for $9.1 million.
The Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL) has partnered with NeoGames to offer new instant lotteries exclusively on the UNL website since February. This collaboration aims to introduce premium-level online lotteries to Ukrainian players, featuring popular European and American lotteries. The launch includes four new lotteries, with top prizes of up to 2,000,000 hryvnias. Notable additions include “VIP Ultra,” combining classic scratch lottery design with luxurious elements, and “Queen of Diamonds,” historically popular among instant online lotteries.
NeoPollard Interactive (NPi) congratulates the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL) on launching Digital Instant Games and securing a two-year contract extension.
The North Dakota Lottery recently marked its 20th anniversary.
The Texas Lottery’s responsible gambling program has been recertified at the “Implementation Level” by the NCPG and NASPL through December 2026. The program emphasizes training, awareness, and prevention efforts to promote responsible gambling while supporting public education and veterans’ services.