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The FDJ is hosting the EuroDreams “TravelDreams” competition until April 14. EuroDreams is a “for Life” game that was recently launched across Europe. TravelDreams offers players the chance to win an exceptional trip for two worth €15,000. To participate, players must play at least one EuroDreams grid during the week, with the option to play up to 10 grids for increased chances of winning. The winner will be drawn on April 17. The trip includes destinations such as Spain, Portugal, Reunion, Corsica, Austria, and Ireland, allowing the winner to choose their preferred itinerary.
The Michigan Lottery is launching a new game called Cash Pop on April 14, offering players the chance to win cash prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000. Players can select numbers from 1 to 15 and make wagers of $1, $2, $5, or $10 per number. The game offers four chances to win every hour, with drawings held every 14 minutes. Players can watch the drawings at Michigan Lottery retailers or online.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed amendments to a bill on skill game legalization in Virginia, aiming for stricter regulations. Changes include local citizens’ authority to ban machines, capping the statewide number at 20,000, and prohibiting operations near certain locations. The amendments also slow down regulatory processes, increase the tax rate on machines, and introduce limits on the number of machines allowed at various establishments. Additionally, host locations must be licensed to sell lottery tickets, and city and county governments can ban skill games locally. The proposal mandates a payout percentage of at least 80% and aims to establish rules for security and crime prevention. The amendments will be considered by the General Assembly on April 17.
The Florida Lottery announced new games for its Grouper® and Grouper® Super Sampler packages, providing players with increased winning opportunities at a lower cost. The Grouper Super Sampler, priced at $10, offers $12 worth of tickets, including Quick Pick tickets for Fantasy 5, Cash 4 Life, Powerball, Mega Millions, Florida Lotto with Double Play, and a bonus Jackpot Triple Play with Combo ticket. These packages are available at over 13,500 Lottery retail locations statewide or through Lottery vending machines.
The Rhode Island Lottery is trying to solve a glitch with their app that incorrectly tells players they lost when they actually won. The issue arose when the retail lottery system was offline, typically from 1:15 a.m. to 5 a.m. The problem affected instant ticket games but not draw games or iLottery games. The Lottery worked with its vendor IGT to fix the issue, and players can now scan their tickets accurately.
Pollard Banknote Limited has added the iconic Back to the Future franchise to its licensed game portfolio, joining other classics like JAWS and Universal Monsters. The franchise, known for its critical acclaim and commercial success, presents omnichannel opportunities for lotteries, allowing for retro-themed instant tickets or futuristic eInstant games featuring recognizable elements like the time machine and clock tower. With the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future approaching in 2025, Pollard Banknote aims to capitalize on the franchise’s popularity to enhance player experiences.
This week in Austin, Texas, Martina McBride teamed up with the Texas Lottery to launch their new $10 scratch ticket game, Lady Luck 777. The event drew a crowd of fans and lottery players eager to meet Martina and purchase the special tickets. Martina’s presence added excitement to the launch, as she signed autographs and met with the media. The highlight of the promotion is a second-chance opportunity for a private concert prize package in Dollywood, where Martina will award $500,000 to one lucky winner next August. The event was a success thanks to the collaboration of the Texas Lottery Commission, IGT Texas, H-E-B, Atlas Experiences, LLC, and EastCoast Entertainment.
Scientific Games has renewed its contract with Eesti Loto, the national lottery of Estonia, to provide instant scratch games for players. The three-year agreement, extendable for another year, continues a 20-year partnership. In 2023, Scientific Games helped grow the product category by 8%.