State Games

State officials seized terminals and instant tickets following a contract violation tied to a recent plea.

Capitol Police shut down downtown streets before clearing the scene and reopening the building.

 This modest District of Columbia Lottery game has ended. Here is what you need to know about its last draws.

State lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.

AI tools are rising fast, but most players still crave human help and hands-on play.

From long shots to record-breaking rollovers, I watched the numbers rise. Was belief enough to change my luck?

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver reveals the details on new games, retailers, and a digital future.

Convenient mobile play and interactive draws are drawing younger audiences worldwide.

State senator bets on voters to break 25-year lottery deadlock.

Lawmakers now want the lottery to step in, regulate machines, and redirect profits to public programs.

In this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.

Players get a higher minimum win, new prize tiers, and improved chances starting January 30.

Exclusive interview: Lottery Director Tammy Pidgeon discusses balancing digital innovation with analog appeal.

Lawmakers are weighing a long-term plan that would quietly change how the lottery is governed.

Advertising can't control jackpot sizes, inflation, or player habits. Should ads carry this much blame?

These players lost millions because of mistakes by the lottery.

Supporters say age checks and convenience could boost sales without compromising safeguards.

Officials say tickets must be sold at face value. Are credit card fees on lottery sales legal?

States near lottery-free neighbors push tickets hard. Is this fair play or clever profit chasing?

Washington Lottery to sell 250,000 raffle tickets for a $1M prize for St. Patrick's Day.

Every county saw meaningful wins in 2025, driven less by jackpots and more by steady prize volume.

State agency seeks $8M from lottery proceeds, sparking debate over use of trust funds.

What every lottery winner needs to know before claiming their prize in 2026.

Fresh off his Montana Millionaire win, Dale Goodsell turned a prize claim into a proposal she couldn't refuse.

A surge in ticket buying masked a quieter shift in payouts, profits, and where the lottery's dollars end up.

Faster checkout and stored payments are nudging players toward new routines they didn't plan.

Why Massachusetts keeps saying no to online casinos.

Why 2026 could be the most consequential year in modern lottery history.

Scratch-offs spike every December as shoppers hunt for quick joy, but is the thrill worth it?

Sports betting vs. Lottery. Is this a showdown?