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News and articles about lottery regulation in the United States.
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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.
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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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Lottery growth slows in Tennessee, raising funding questionsRevenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.
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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.