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No credit cards, but Colorado iLottery survives Senate voteConcerns over “slot-style” games shaped the bill, but the bigger digital rollout isn't going away.
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Louisiana pauses online lottery sales amid growing debateRetailers, regulators, and critics clash over what digital tickets could mean for revenue and responsible play.
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Minnesota lottery players set for sweeping technology transformationMinnesota Lottery ditches its legacy system in a cloud-powered push for growth.
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The end of live lottery draws? A shift players should watchTraditional ball machines are being replaced, but does that impact how players trust the game?
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Sales nearly double as lottery payouts outpace growthFrom bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.
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Is the lottery becoming just another online game?As lottery apps add more features, the line between traditional draw games and online gambling grows thinner.
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Behind the Kansas Lottery's website shake-up, new games are waitingKansas Lottery has a new home online (actually, two of them!), and online offerings are along for the ride.
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Exclusive interviewCaring communities: The new front line against problem gamblingIn this exclusive interview, NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer shares the push for a national safety net.
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Online lottery sales expand as states eye 2026 growthNew bills, bigger platforms, and fresh debates are reshaping how players join in.
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Indiana's new sweepstakes ban could shake up online playCritics call it a missed chance for regulation. Could the state lottery gain new players from the ban?
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Debt, data, and digital play: Inside Colorado's Lottery power struggleLawmakers say the lottery overstepped. The governor may hand them a veto anyway.
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What AI could mean for state lotteries and online playersFrom spotting bots to flagging unusual play, new tools could reshape how lotteries monitor games.
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Buy now, pay later: The next lottery trend?The rise of installment apps is changing spending habits. Is this next for state lotteries?
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Gambling questions could soon join routine doctor visitsExperts say screenings may help detect addiction as betting participation surges across the U.S.
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New to the app, Arkansas player wins $250M Powerball jackpotSecond Arkansas Powerball jackpot win in two months shatters Jackpocket app records.
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Can you expect physical lottery tickets to disappear anytime soon?AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.
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Exclusive 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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Lottery growth goes digital: $346B expected worldwide in 2026Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.
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As mobile betting soars, New York eyes science behind gambling addictionOne Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.
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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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Lottery.com rebrands while facing SEC fraud allegationsCould Lottery.com rise from the ashes after alleged fraud?
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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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The Delaware Lottery is officially onlineDelaware players can now buy lotto tickets online through its iLottery, part of the Scientific Games' Momentum ecosystem.
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What TheLotter's New York exit means for players already using the appOrders will stop soon, refunds are coming, and users must act before spring deadlines hit.
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Why record lottery sales no longer guarantee record school fundingA surge in ticket buying masked a quieter shift in payouts, profits, and where the lottery's dollars end up.
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Online lottery growth isn't about tech, it's about habitsFaster checkout and stored payments are nudging players toward new routines they didn't plan.
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Delayed again: Massachusetts online casino threatens lottery revenueWhy Massachusetts keeps saying no to online casinos.
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Five predictions for the lottery in 2026Why 2026 could be the most consequential year in modern lottery history.
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These lucky pets helped their owners score major lottery jackpotsCan a lucky spider or pet make you a lottery millionaire?