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John Myers, head of the West Virginia Lottery, will retire after nearly two decades, having overseen innovations such as iGaming and online lottery games. Under his leadership, the Lottery contributed $564.2 million to the state budget in 2023, funding education, senior services, and tourism. His successor will face the challenge of advancing mobile gaming while supporting retail players.
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West Virginia Lottery’s new iLottery platform recorded its first significant prize with a $100,000 Powerball win on December 14. Launched in late October, the digital platform allows players to purchase tickets, play e-Instants, and earn loyalty points.
Arizona Lottery has contributed $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona to support affordable housing projects, including the development of the Alta Vista Ranch community. As part of this initiative, the Lottery and Habitat gifted a new home to Sandra Cervantes, a hardworking single mother, and her daughters. The family contributed sweat equity to secure an affordable, interest-free mortgage, providing much-needed stability amid Arizona’s housing shortage. With the state facing a deficit of 270,000 units, the Alta Vista Ranch project highlights the Arizona Lottery’s commitment to addressing this crisis.
Iowa Lottery has announced its “Dublin Your Luck” promotion, offering a trip for two to Dublin, Ireland, to see Iowa State face Kansas State in the 2025 season opener. The prize includes airfare, lodging, game tickets, $5,000 in spending money, and merchandise. Players can enter with nonwinning Cyclone™ scratch tickets through February 10, with the winner selected on February 11.
South Dakota Lottery’s mobile cashing system, initially set to launch in mid-November, has been delayed to January 30, 2025. The system will allow players to electronically redeem prizes over $100, a significant convenience upgrade. The Lottery is working with IGT and Fjorge to finalize the rollout, with a robust marketing campaign planned to educate players on the new feature.
Norsk Tipping’s Drømmestipendet program awards 50 annual scholarships of NOK 30,000 each to young Norwegian artists, offering financial aid and mentorship. Over 2,000 recipients have benefited since the program’s inception 20 years ago, including notable alumni like Matoma and Astrid S.
Spain’s iconic Lotería de Navidad, offering a €2.7 billion prize pool, will take place on December 22 at Madrid’s Teatro Real.
Scientific Games has expanded its licensed properties portfolio with NBA-branded instant scratch games, offering U.S. lotteries a chance to engage basketball fans with professional basketball-themed lottery products.
In addition, Scientific Games will launch its next-generation player account management system (SG PAM) for Danske Spil, enhancing seamless access to lottery, casino, bingo, and sports content. The upgrade reinforces their 20-year partnership while advancing responsible gaming and digital integration for Denmark’s National Lottery.
National Council on Problem Gambling’s 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign has achieved record participation, with 74 lotteries and 101 community organizations joining efforts to raise awareness about youth gambling risks. Supported by NASPL and international lottery associations, the campaign educates communities on the dangers of gifting lottery tickets to minors while promoting responsible play for legal-age participants.