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Allwyn Entertainment Says the Future of Lottery is in Live-Streaming and Social Causes
Lottery sales could grow 40% in the next decade, but only if they evolve to meet the needs of millennials and Generation Z. So says Allwyn Entertainment, a global lottery operator, which recently published its analysis of the industry and its future. According to Allwyn, the key is making further investments in live-streaming technology and […]
Washington’s Lottery Ends ‘Test Drive a Win’ Campaign After AI Generates Topless User Photo
Washington’s Lottery has shut down its Test Drive a Win app after its artificial intelligence (AI) tool created a topless image of a female user. The lottery’s AI-based online marketing campaign gave users the tools to visualize the dream vacations possible with a lotto win. The app allowed users to upload or take a photo […]
Jackpot.com Launches in Arkansas, Days Before the Next Billion Dollar Lottery Jackpot
Lottery courier app Jackpot.com has launched in Arkansas, and not a moment too soon, as the Mega Millions jackpot is poised to hit $1 billion within the next few days. Mega Millions is one of five draw games Arkansas residents can now participate in without leaving the comfort of their homes: Powerball Mega Millions LOTTO […]
IGT To Spin Off Global Gaming & PlayDigital Segments in Everi Merger
International Gaming Technology (IGT) announced it will become a pure-play lottery company while spinning off its PlayDigital and Global Gaming divisions. Those online and retail game development operations will merge with another giant of the B2B casino supplier space, Everi Holdings. Both companies are big names in the US. It’s hard to find an American casino—online […]
Man Sues Powerball, DC Lottery After He Claims He Was Denied His $340 Million Prize
Lottery player John Cheeks has gone to court after the disappointing experience of believing he’d won a $340 million Powerball jackpot, only to be told that the numbers had been posted in error. Cheeks saw his “winning” numbers appear on the Washington DC Lottery website, but he later found out they didn’t match those from […]
Gambling In Alabama Could Bring In $1B Annually, Gov. Ivey Says Voters Should Decide
As expected, Alabama lawmakers have filed a comprehensive gambling bill for consideration during the 2024 legislative session. The bill aims to legalize retail casinos, sports betting, and a state lottery. Reps. Andy Whitt and Chris Blackshear say gambling expansion could bring up to $1 billion in revenue annually for the state, which would go to funds […]
Alabama Legislature to Consider Gambling Bill in February, Hoping to Tame ‘Wild West’ Situation
Alabama legislators will soon be considering a comprehensive gambling expansion package. Rep. Andy Whitt will be among the sponsors of a bill he expects to be filed in the Alabama House of Representatives within the first two weeks of the legislative session. The session starts on Feb. 6, so the 2024 Alabama gambling bill should […]
Ohio Committee To Discuss The Future of Gambling in the State, Including iGaming
Ohio lawmakers are preparing to begin a series of discussions on the state’s current gambling market and what forms of new gambling expansion are possible, including online casinos and an online lottery. The Ohio Sports Gaming Study Committee will meet four times over the next two months to discuss and give recommendations regarding topics like […]
Jackpot.com Is Live In Massachusetts, the Fourth State for the Lottery Courier
The lottery courier app Jackpot.com has launched in Massachusetts, allowing lottery players to purchase tickets online using desktop or mobile devices. Bay State players now have the option to buy tickets for four draw games using the Jackpot.com app or website: Powerball Mega Millions Mass Cash Lucky for Life Jackpot.com says more lottery games will […]
Utah Begins Its Longshot Effort to Establish a State Lottery
Utah House Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, has attracted a lot of attention with a proposal for a constitutional amendment to create a state lottery. She plans to file a bill that would have to pass in the legislature before going to voters in the November 2024 elections. The lawmaker says revenue generated from the lottery […]
