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8 12, 2020

IWG & Virginia Lottery Launch Industry-First Progressive Jackpot Enabled E-Instant Games

Terri Markle2020-12-10T11:25:43-05:00

Instant Win Gaming (IWG), the leading supplier of digital e-Instant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, congratulates the Virginia Lottery for being the first in the U.S. to launch progressive jackpot enabled e-Instant games. IWG’s progressive jackpot module combines the digital entertainment of e-Instant games with the proven excitement of jackpot-style prizing commonly associated with lottery draw [...]

IWG & Virginia Lottery Launch Industry-First Progressive Jackpot Enabled E-Instant GamesTerri Markle2020-12-10T11:25:43-05:00

6 03, 2019

Virginia Governor Signs Anonymity Bill into Law

Byron LaFleur2019-03-06T09:04:47-05:00

Virginia Lottery players who win a jackpot over $10 million or higher will now be able to protect their identity if they should choose when they are announced as a winner. The law goes into effect on July 1st. Virginia joins eight other states which have official lottery player anonymity laws: Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, [...]

Virginia Governor Signs Anonymity Bill into LawByron LaFleur2019-03-06T09:04:47-05:00

27 02, 2019

Virginia General Assembly Passes Casino Bill; Lottery Board to Oversee

Byron LaFleur2019-02-28T10:19:45-05:00

The Virginia General Assembly passed casino legislation Saturday night. The Governor still has to sign the bill. Casino gaming would be regulated by the Virginia Lottery. Casinos would be allowed only in certain cities outlined in the bill. Furthermore, there would need to be a local vote to allow the casino within the city's jurisdiction. [...]

Virginia General Assembly Passes Casino Bill; Lottery Board to OverseeByron LaFleur2019-02-28T10:19:45-05:00

22 02, 2019

Virginia Lottery Introduces Alexa App

Byron LaFleur2019-02-25T09:50:52-05:00

The Virginia Lottery launched its new Alexa skill in December. The application was programmed by COLAB, based in Richmond, Virginia. La Fleur’s interviewed COLAB President Eddie O’Leary on the rationale for giving the Virginia Lottery a new voice by harnessing a voice-activated smart speaker. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=1] “Customers are choosing to [...]

Virginia Lottery Introduces Alexa AppByron LaFleur2019-02-25T09:50:52-05:00

19 11, 2018

The Future of Payments

Byron LaFleur2018-11-21T09:19:46-05:00

By Byron La Fleur The last massive cash-only industry in the U.S. is transitioning into accepting cashless payments. The Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio and Virginia lotteries, among others, are leading the charge to accept new forms of payments, including debit and credit cards. They are purchasing new terminals, retrofitting old self-service machines, and spending time [...]

The Future of PaymentsByron LaFleur2018-11-21T09:19:46-05:00