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Insightful interviews with lottery winners, state officials, prize management professionals, and industry leaders.
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FeaturedExclusive interviewRising tides lift all boats: Why digital lottery boosts retail salesIn an exclusive interview, Lotto.com CEO Tom Metzger shares the lottery industry's best-kept secret.
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Exclusive interviewRocky Mountain reinvention: Colorado Lottery embarks on transformationColorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver reveals the details on new games, retailers, and a digital future.
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Exclusive interviewHow Louisiana runs one of America's leanest lottery operationsIn this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.
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Exclusive interviewVermont Lottery's next chapter promises major changesExclusive interview: Lottery Director Tammy Pidgeon discusses balancing digital innovation with analog appeal.
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Exclusive interviewWhat the Iowa Lottery learned in 40 years could shape the industryThe 40-year evolution shows how player expectations have transformed.
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Exclusive interviewExclusive interview with Scientific Games on the science of scratchWhat makes the perfect scratch? How do tickets pop at retail? Scientific Games reveals the secrets behind the games.
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Exclusive interviewLotteries are working with AMBER Alerts to save children's livesDid you know? Lottery screens are also used to disseminate AMBER Alerts.
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Exclusive interviewSlower jackpots, bigger payouts: Inside Mega Millions' new formulaJoshua Johnston, Lead Director of the Mega Millions Consortium, tells Lottery USA how they bet big on players.
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Exclusive interviewSecretary John F. Davis reveals Florida Lottery's winning formulaHow the Florida Lottery generated $9 billion while operating at just 1% overhead.
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Exclusive interviewHow jackpot winners can stay rich, according to a lottery lawyerWhy this lottery lawyer says you should never sign a winning ticket.
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Exclusive interviewWhile the Powerball jackpot soars, meet the past billionaire winnersOnly five people have become Powerball billionaires. The next winner will be the sixth.
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Exclusive interviewCan new AI tools predict winning lottery numbers?New technology claims it can help users win big. Is it true?
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Exclusive interviewMichigan Lottery is committed to remaining a ticket for better educationSuzanna Shkreli on her journey from prosecutor to Michigan Lottery Commissioner and the future of the lottery.
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Exclusive interviewThe lottery will survive, but it must modernizeLottery industry veterans discuss the current state of lottery games and what players can expect in the future.
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Exclusive interviewMega Millions changes: where are we now?Higher revenue, lower ticket sales, different players after Mega Millions changes. -
Exclusive interviewInside New York Lottery's billion-dollar education funding machineSince 2017, Gweneth Dean has built a resilient NY Lottery in a crowded landscape.
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Exclusive interviewNew survey reveals surprising impacts of lottery wins on relationshipsOnline lottery courier's Valentine's Day poll found that 8% wouldn't tell their significant other if they won the lottery.
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Exclusive interviewInside with YouTube's lottery influencersYouTube lottery personalities dispense their experiences and advice daily.
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Exclusive interviewLottery in the modern gambling landscapeAmerica's oldest gambling pastime appears built to survive the new digital age.
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Exclusive interviewDrawing a new future: Rebecca Paul paves the way for women leadersThe retiring WLA president reflects on her legacy and the rising female stars of the lottery industry.
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Exclusive interviewThe future of U.S. lotto courier services: expert insights from TheLotter CEO Yael HertzTheLotter is a leading online platform for lottery gameplay, and it might be coming to your state.
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Exclusive interviewWhy state lotteries add more drawings to lottery gamesMany states are increasing the number of lottery draws. Read on to find out why.
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Exclusive interviewIdaho Lottery legend retires: A legacy of innovation and communityExclusive Lottery USA interview with Jeff Anderson as he retires after 17 years of service.
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Exclusive interviewRhode Island Lottery turns 50: A golden legacy of games and winsWe interviewed Rhode Island Lottery Director Mark Furcolo as they reach fifty years of making dreams come true in the Ocean State.
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Exclusive interviewHow to set up a private foundationFind out how to set up a private foundation and make a difference.
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Exclusive interviewTransforming lottery winnings into lasting wealthFind out how to convert your lottery winnings into long-term wealth.
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Exclusive interviewWhat a feeling!Imagine being able to award large sums of money to lottery winners; we speak with two lottery officials who share their first-hand accounts.
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Exclusive interviewMaximizing the ‘BIG’ winBy teaming with trustworthy experts from attorneys to financial/estate planners, lucky lottery players will be able to safeguard and build upon winnings.