Instant Games

We sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.

Many players say tickets are about fun or hope, not financial strategy or long-term planning.

With prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.

Concerns over “slot-style” games shaped the bill, but the bigger digital rollout isn't going away.

Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.

Minnesota Lottery ditches its legacy system in a cloud-powered push for growth.

Traditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?

One couple won $50 million from the lottery and lost the ticket.

As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.

The Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.

The rollout includes five new tickets, Fast Play games, and a second-chance promotion for players.

In an exclusive interview, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.

Did itchy palms lead one woman to a million-dollar lottery win?

Video lottery terminals are fueling a 9.6% global growth forecast. See how they help raise state funds.

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

The new $20 game launches on Feb. 22, adding a tripler twist and progressive prize plus $250K.

The Fast Cash jackpot crushed the previous $2.39M mark for the Michigan Lottery.

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver reveals the details on new games, retailers, and a digital future.

Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.

One Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.

Lawmakers now want the lottery to step in, regulate machines, and redirect profits to public programs.

From a record Fast Play hit to an $8.2M Lotto score, multiple jackpots fell in just days. Did one land near you?

First comes love. Then comes the lottery. Next come the lawsuits.

Lottery players get creative when hiding winning tickets.

This nurse wouldn't quit even after winning a jackpot worth millions.

This 18-year-old won big with her first-ever lottery ticket.

How a homeless man almost trashed a $4 million lottery ticket, and other stories of dumpster jackpots.

A surge in ticket buying masked a quieter shift in payouts, profits, and where the lottery's dollars end up.

Can a lucky spider or pet make you a lottery millionaire?

These players unwrapped lottery tickets and won millions.