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Learn about the lottery's commitment to the community with these articles.
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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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Scratch-offs were dying. Then, lotteries gave more money awayHow did scratch-off tickets go from a side product to one of the most sold lottery products in the country?
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North Carolina Lottery players get a bigger slice of every dollarPrize payouts have soared in just two years, but that player-friendly shift comes with a major trade-off.
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September brings a national push for smarter lottery playResponsible Gaming Education Month puts player safeguards in the spotlight.
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Exclusive interviewArizona Lottery chief on record sales, couriers, and what’s nextIn this exclusive interview, Arizona Lottery Director Alec Thomson discusses the 45th anniversary, new games, and more.
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Exclusive interviewThe new face of Allwyn wants to make the lottery feel like a lifestyleIn this exclusive interview, CEO Khalid Reede Jones explains how retail and digital lottery sales can grow together.
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Iowa Lottery has one of its best years ever — here's whyScratch games stayed on top, while Powerball delivered one of the year's biggest surprises.
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The record-holders: These state lotteries outdid themselves this yearWhat do Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina have in common? Record-breaking lottery years.
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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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Record lottery funding marks the end of National Lottery WeekThis year's Lottery Week finale wasn't just about jackpots. It was about record money flowing back to the public.
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Why lotteries across the U.S. are celebrating this weekNational Lottery Week celebrates players, retailers, and lottery-funded programs with special promotions.
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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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Exclusive interviewMichigan bet big on digital lottery in 2014. Here's what happened nextIn this interview, acting Commissioner Joe Froehlich shares the strategy behind Michigan's iLottery dominance.
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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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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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Exclusive interviewWhat happens after someone wins $1.8 billion?Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong explains the high-stakes reality of running a state lottery.
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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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Are rising prices finally cooling America's lottery habit?A New Hampshire Lottery official says fuel costs and tighter budgets are showing up at the ticket counter.
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Rhode Island may be showing the future of the lotteryPlayers are spending less at the counter and more on their phones. Is this where lotteries are headed?
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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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Gateway Awards celebrate Florida students winning on and off the fieldMore than 350 students were celebrated for balancing sports, leadership, and academic excellence across Duval County.
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Smarter machines, bigger scholarships: New Mexico's lottery overhaulNew machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.
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Winning big, giving bigger: Lottery stories that break the moldThese stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.
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One millionaire every 1.7 days? Florida Lottery off to fast start in 2026Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.
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Lottery spotlight shifts from winners to community heroesAs Ireland launches a new campaign, similar efforts in states like Michigan are already rewarding everyday impact.
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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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Mississippi Lottery sales have hit the $3B mark since its 2019 debutA mix of new games and strong player support has fueled rapid growth in one of the nation's newest lotteries.
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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.