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Lottery
August 1, 2022
Staggering $1.34BN Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois
Late last week, one lucky ticket-holder from Illinois won the Mega Millions jackpot. The person won $1.337 billion, which is the second-highest jackpot in the history of Mega Millions. Second-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois The lucky winner managed to match all six numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on July 29. The winning […]
Lottery
July 26, 2022
IGT Expanded Lottery Partner Portfolio with Michigan Lottery
Supplier of gambling and lottery products and services International Game Technology (IGT) announced today that its lottery footprint has expanded with the addition of the Michigan Lottery. ‘Extensive Library of Premium iLottery Content’ IGT Global Corporation, a subsidiary of IGT, signed an agreement with the Michigan Lottery to provide the state lottery operator with its […]
Lottery
July 15, 2022
Allwyn’s National Lottery License Is Still Pending Approval
On June 29, the UK High Court lifted the suspension that was stopping the Gambling Commission from handing out the fourth National Lottery license to Allwyn. At the time, International Game Technology and Camelot asked to be allowed to appeal the decision. The Court of Appeal granted them this permission, to the disappointment of Allwyn […]
Lottery
July 6, 2022
Jackpocket Lottery App Goes Live in Montana
Jackpocket has just launched its Jackpocket Lottery App in Montana. From now on, Montanan players can use the app to purchase lottery tickets and play on their mobile devices. Jackpocket Goes Live in Montana Jackpocket Lottery App is a third-party application that allows players to buy tickets for some of the most popular lottery games. […]
Lottery
July 1, 2022
Vermont Sells Powerball Winning Lottery Ticket for the First Time
The state of Vermont made history on Wednesday when someone bagged the $366.7 million win from the Powerball Lottery. The transformative amount was won with a ticket sold in the state, meaning that the person can now bag $208.5 million or opt for 30 installments that will be paid over a 29-year-period. Both options will […]
Lottery
June 29, 2022
Court Allows UKGC to Name Allwyn as Lottery Operator
Great Britain’s High Court has revoked the suspension of Allwyn’s licensing as the next National Lottery operator. The UKGC recently chose the Czech company to inherit the position from Camelot, much to the latter’s dismay. High Court Allows the UKGC to Begin Licensing Process The High Court had barred the UKGC from officially licensing Allwyn […]
Lottery
June 28, 2022
Camelot Gave $2.3B to Charity despite Lower Revenues
Camelot, Britain’s current National Lottery operator, posted its financial results for the 2021/22 fiscal year ending on March 31. According to the results, the company experienced a slight decline in ticket sales. Camelot Posted Its 2021/22 Results Camelot sold a total of $9.8 billion worth of tickets. Although impressive, this number is 3% lower than […]
Lottery
June 24, 2022
Lottery Company ZEAL Brings Mindway AI to Keep Customers Safe
ZEAL Network SE, a provider of online lottery games, has taken a determined step to ensure that its consumers are always protected by teaming up with Mindway AI. As the latter’s name suggests, Mindway AI is using capable and powerful artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze a range of consumer data and ensure that consumers stay […]
Lottery
June 14, 2022
UK Couple Wins $224M and Buys Volvo V60 Wagon
A UK couple has “gone on a tear,” reveling in their new-found fortune after landing a massive payout from the EuroMillions lottery draw this past May. The couple ended up winning the eye-watering £184 million ($224 million) and will have the opportunity to enjoy it by treating themselves to some long-denied pleasures. The Heart Wants […]
Lottery
June 10, 2022
Pollard Banknote to Launch PAC-MAN Lottery Game in Michigan
Pollard Banknote, a marketer and developer of high-profile instant lottery games, has teamed up with the Michigan Lottery to create a new omni-channel program based on the PAC-MAN experience. This will be a brand new game that Michigan Lottery will pilot to its customers in the Great Lakes State and introduce them to an innovative […]