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Wisconsin Lottery launches new Wisconsin 50/50 RaffleNews Story
Tickets available now for limited-time raffle By Kate Northrop Following the long-time success of the annual Holly Jolly and May Madness Raffles, the Wisconsin Lottery is announcing the arrival of the new Wisconsin 50/50 Raffle. The higher the sales, the bigger the prize: Through the month of August, Wisconsin lottery players can try out the Wisconsin 50/50 raffle for a chance at winning a prize equal to half the total sales of the game. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle went on sale
Aug 2, 2025, 10:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions jackpot closes in on $1 billionReply
The rush of ticket sales over the next few days may propel the jackpot to an even higher amount before the drawing tales place. Now that's funny. Ever since Mega Millions jacked up the price to $5.00, sales have crashed. There is no rush. The last time we were around $1,000,000,000 was when the ticket cost $2.00 and they sold 100,000,000 tickets. For Tuesday 11/11/2025 Mega Millions drawing only 19 million tickets were sold. There won't be any rush as many people can't afford $5
Nov 13, 2025, 10:33 am - JohnGalt3 - Lottery News

$1.3 BILLION: Powerball jackpot soars to 5th-largest in game historyReply
there would be unnecessary criticism from some quarters of the population that it isn't right to stoke up the public into a frenzy over 100 or 200 mil. They're already trying to stoke the frenzy by inflating the actual jackpot by 120% wit the annuity. Advertising 1.4 instead of 1.3 billion will sell more tickets, and criticism about lower revenues is the only criticism they really care about. That said, I'm sure they don't want to step in it like MM did back in 2018 when they advertis
Sep 3, 2025, 3:27 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News

$48 billion over 40 years: Where California Lottery dollars goNews Story
From textbooks to firefighters: how lottery dollars make a difference By Kate Northrop Today, the California Lottery celebrates its official 40th anniversary, and aside from launching a colorful scratch-off ticket to mark the occasion, it's raised over $48 billion for educational programs across its entire lifespan and influenced more than 1,000 school districts. Over the past four decades, the California Lottery has contributed $48 billion toward educational programs, career prepara
Oct 3, 2025, 7:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

$1.3 BILLION: Powerball jackpot soars to 5th-largest in game historyReply
l asked my Ai very important question Good morning l have a good question. The Powerball jackpot is now $1,700,000,000 nobody won last night. So what will happen if the jackpot grows out of control to $5,000,000,000 curious Good morning! That's an excellent and fascinating question. The idea of a $5 billion Powerball jackpot is mind-boggling and pushes the limits of the lottery system itself. Here s a breakdown of what would likely happen if the jackpot grew to such an astronomical
Sep 4, 2025, 5:55 am - Powerball765 - Lottery News

Oregon Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services and preventing bulk ticket purchasesNews Story
Oregon welcomes anonymous claims and bans ticket reselling Bulk buying is the next target By Kate Northrop During a commission meeting on Friday, the Oregon Lottery Commission discussed rule proposals that would regulate courier services in the state by disallowing international ticket purchases and prevent bulk ticket purchases above a certain threshold. In light of a major bulk purchase event in Texas and rule proposals in other states , the Oregon Lottery proposed rule changes
Jul 29, 2025, 7:14 am - Todd - Lottery News

US Powerball multi-state lottery game expanding to the UKReply
The price increase for MM started in April last year. One year later, no billion dollar jackpot or fast growth like they claimed. I honestly think Powerball will hurt their sales if they go through with this idea. I remember last year, multiple states reported a decline in Powerball ticket sales as well. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Apr 15, 2026, 12:16 pm - Kandiapple - Lottery News

Colorado bill would ban credit card lottery ticket purchases and online salesReply
I believe they should continue online sales, but bank ach or debit card,not credit cards. That way, disabled or home bound can purchase if they want. I don't get the statement about about lottery losing money. There always trying to create new games to get ppl to play/buy (aka get addicted imo). If they lost money, what would they lose out on? Schools supposed to get part of it but I was told if examples a school budget is $30000 for the year and lottery spending give them $20000, that 20g is no
Mar 12, 2026, 5:39 pm - JPLAY - Lottery News

Indiana legislature rejects bill for online lottery ticket salesReply
As a resident of Indiana and a player of the Hoosier Lottery, I believe not offering online lottery ticket sales through the app is actually a good decision. Many of us struggle with gambling habits or tendencies, even if we do not always recognize them in ourselves or we find ways to justify our behavior. This is simply my personal opinion opinions are not facts to take to the bank. However, limiting online access may help encourage more mindful and intentional play rather than impulsive pu
Jan 27, 2026, 9:15 am - Wendy777 - Lottery News

$1.1 BILLION: Powerball jackpot increased in longest-ever winless streakReply
PB sales: $155,964,094 Powerplay sales: $16 M, yet PB people only put $100 million back to the new jackpot. They kept $70 M similar withholds for other rolls.
Dec 14, 2025, 4:17 pm - TwoMillion - Lottery News