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Minnesota Lottery adds age verification to vending machinesNews Story
Government-issued ID required for all self-service machine purchases By Kate Northrop Minnesota Lottery players are now required to scan government-issued ID at all self-service vending machines when making a purchase. In an effort to curb underage gambling, the Minnesota Lottery added age verification at all ticket vending machines. Under Minnesota state law, players must be 18 years of age to purchase lottery tickets or redeem prizes at retailers. To further enforce the rule in
Jun 12, 2025, 8:58 am - Todd - Lottery News

Massachusetts Lottery Mass Cash drawing delayed due to ball drawing machine blunderNews Story
Oops! Operator error renders June 5 draw invalid By Kate Northrop A Massachusetts Lottery Mass Cash drawing was delayed after a ball drawing machine door was mistakenly left open, causing the balls to fall out of the drum before the first number could be drawn. The June 5, 2025 Mass Cash drawing needed a redo after a user error caused the balls to escape the drawing machine. The Massachusetts Lottery published a statement on Friday explaining the extent of the problem. The do
Jun 7, 2025, 9:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

New Jersey Lottery to add third Pick 6 drawingNews Story
Lottery officials expect faster growing jackpots By Kate Northrop The New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday that it will be adding a third weekly drawing to its Pick 6 game, the first major game change since 2022. Starting this summer, New Jersey lottery players will be getting a third weekly drawing for Pick 6, which the Lottery expects will result in faster growing jackpots. Pick 6 currently offers two weekly drawings on Mondays and Thursdays. On July 12, the game will get a S
May 1, 2025, 8:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Bill banning lottery courier services passes Indiana House and SenateNews Story
Legislation outlawing lottery couriers makes it to Governor's desk By Kate Northrop A bill banning lottery courier services passed in both the Indiana House and Senate this week, meaning there is just one more step before it officially becomes illegal to sell lottery tickets via courier companies. Indiana legislators in the House and Senate have successfully passed House Bill 1053, which would outlaw lottery courier services outright. On Tuesday, April 22, the Indiana Senate vote
Apr 25, 2025, 9:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Executive Director resignsNews Story
Leadership change amid challenging period for Lottery By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery published a press release last night announcing the resignation of Executive Director Ryan Mindell and the appointment of an interim director while awaiting the selection process for a new Executive Director. The Texas Lottery Commission issued a statement yesterday about a leadership change at the Texas Lottery, with Ryan Mindell stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Ryan Mindel
Apr 22, 2025, 10:04 am - Todd - Lottery News

DC Lottery introduces Washington D.C.'s first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
Top-dollar ticket in the nation's capital By Kate Northrop The DC Lottery launched its first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket this month, raising the bar for the most expensive lottery ticket available in the District. Lottery players in Washington, D.C. no longer have to drive into Maryland or Virginia to get their hands on a $50 lottery ticket they can now do so right in the nation's capital. The Extreme 500X Fortune scratch-off game is the DC Lottery's first $50 lottery ticket to l
Apr 17, 2025, 8:23 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man invests Daily 3 lottery winnings and scoops record $2.29 million Fast Cash jackpotNews Story
Having the guts to play on instead of walking away By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who won big in Daily 3 decided to reinvest a chunk of his prize into a Fast Cash ticket and ended up winning a record-breaking $2.39 million jackpot. One Michigan player decided to keep playing the lottery with the winnings he received in a big Daily 3 payout, and it paid off handsomely. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, said he had pulled off a great win with a number combination consisti
Mar 29, 2025, 9:46 am - Todd - Lottery News

South Dakota launches mobile lottery ticket cashing for some prizes of up to $5,000News Story
New digital claim method for players who don't want to travel far By Kate Northrop The South Dakota Lottery announced on Thursday that its new mobile cashing functionality for some prizes is now live. South Dakota lottery winners of certain prizes don't even have to leave the house to cash in on their winnings since the rollout of the South Dakota Lottery's mobile cashing feature. Prior to Thursday, players were required to claim all prizes of $100 or more by visiting a South Dak
Mar 17, 2025, 9:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

Two major Michigan lottery tickets, including $250,000 Powerball prize, expiring soonNews Story
Time's almost up for quarter-million Power Play prize By Kate Northrop There are just a few days left until a $250,000 Powerball lottery prize won in Michigan goes out the window, in addition to another major Lucky for Life prize expiring later this month. Michigan players who often add the Power Play option to their Powerball tickets should check their glove compartments and drawers a $250,000 prize is set to expire in mere days. On Friday, the Michigan Lottery put out a last ca
Mar 8, 2025, 9:59 am - Todd - Lottery News

West Virginia to add daily draw games to online ticket sales offeringsNews Story
Online platform to expand with three classic games By Kate Northrop The West Virginia Lottery announced this week that its iPlay online gaming platform will expand to offer sales for its in-state daily draw games. In addition to instant games and multi-state games, the ability for West Virginia residents to play three more daily draw games online is right around the corner. Starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on February 24, the Lottery will launch online ticket sales for Daily 3, Daily 4,
Feb 22, 2025, 9:16 am - Todd - Lottery News