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News and articles about lottery regulation in the United States.
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Public spending watchdog opens investigation into National LotteryWatchdog to examine whether Allwyn is delivering for charity as Lottery donations fall.
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Board of Contract Appeals sanctions Maryland Lottery agencyThe board says the Maryland Lottery agency is solely responsible for its discovery failures.
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Powerball ticket dispute is back — and now $100M are on the lineJohn Cheeks filed a new federal lawsuit after numbers matching his ticket appeared online because of an error.
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$95M Texas lottery controversy debate continuesThe company denies wrongdoing, but lawmakers are raising questions as a new lottery contract hangs in the balance.
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Should lottery tickets be sold at self-checkout lanes?A growing number of jurisdictions are experimenting with a very different way to buy tickets.
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Lottery players may dodge a controversial new tax rule after allA House committee voted 38-5 to change the rule, which could prevent gamblers from paying on “phantom” income.
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$1.35B lottery winner loses court fight to keep his identity secretHe sued over an alleged NDA breach, but that legal battle could now expose the very secret he wanted protected.
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How do you protect a $25 million piece of paper?24-hour CCTV surveillance, security agents, and criminal background checks. What goes into creating scratch-off tickets?
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Lottery winners know the system best. Are state lotteries listening?Former jackpot winners could offer insights on claims, taxes, publicity, and player education.
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Should state lotteries spend less on promoting lottery games?A new argument claims that cutting ads could save money without hurting ticket sales.
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Who gets the lottery jackpot after this divorce? The court answersThe couple had already split, but a paperwork mistake sparked one last fight over the jackpot.
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Washington extends its 30-year lottery partnership. Here's what's nextWhat does a seven-year contract with Brightstar Lottery buy players?
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Kansas Lottery sued over alleged illegal sales on tribal landThe tribe wants a judge to halt ticket sales at roughly two dozen locations while the legal fight plays out.
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Powerball goes global: U.K. ticket sales start July 2149 lotteries are about to share one jackpot. Here's how.
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Millions in Nebraska Lottery funds are frozen as lawsuit moves forwardA judge ruled the money should stay put until the courts decide who has the right to spend it.
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New Michigan bill could strengthen protections for playersPlayers wouldn't gain new betting options, but they could gain more certainty.
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Are blockchain lotteries the future?Are crypto lotteries a scam or a signal of what's to come?
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Should states ban credit cards for lottery purchases?Lottery officials call it modernization. Critics say it could make problem gambling worse.
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Big September change coming to Millionaire for Life prizesThese new rules would make the game's $100,000-a-year prize much harder to keep as a lifetime annuity.
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Connecticut uses lottery equipment for tax reform panelHow a lottery ball could reshape Connecticut's property taxes.
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High-stakes lottery battle ends with pricey defeatThe company sought £1.3 billion in damages but walked away owing £40M instead.
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Lawsuit claims Nebraska officials misused lottery environmental fundsFormer state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.
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Court delays deadline in bizarre $12.8M lottery ticket disputeCircle K is trying to track down the original customer as the jackpot dispute heads deeper into the court process.
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The Idaho jackpot controversy: The secret world of lottery buyoutsDid a notorious investment firm with a history of bulk buying lottery tickets secure this jackpot win?
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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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USPS reminds players: Mailing lottery tickets isn't always legalTickets tucked inside cards may seem sweet, but mailing laws were designed to combat gambling fraud.
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New Maine law takes aim at lottery groups buying tickets in bulkOfficials say the move protects everyday players after high-volume groups flooded ticket sales.
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Exclusive interviewHow Massachusetts is reinventing the lottery for a new generationWe sat down with Executive Director Mark William Bracken to discuss iLottery, new games, and a summer launch.
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Missouri Lottery eyes Fast Play launch as instant-win trend keeps growingWith prices from $1 to $30, these games are spreading fast across the U.S.
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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.