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Read the latest developments related to the politics behind the U.S. lottery.
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Former Texas Lottery chief faces new indictment in jackpot dramaA dismissed case returned less than two weeks later, keeping the spotlight on the disputed 2023 jackpot.
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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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Wyoming prepares to ditch its cash-only lottery ruleThe Cowboy State will join 44 other states in accepting debit cards for tickets.
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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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South Carolina is looking to modernize lottery sales with self-serve machinesRetail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?
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Missouri's untaxed slot machine problem lands in the SenateThe Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.
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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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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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The lottery "loophole" Idaho wants to closeIdaho leads a growing national fight against bulk-buying lottery syndicates.
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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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Will Alabama residents finally get their say on lottery and casinos?State senator bets on voters to break 25-year lottery deadlock.
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Missouri wants the state lottery to run video lottery machinesLawmakers now want the lottery to step in, regulate machines, and redirect profits to public programs.