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Michigan Lottery Contributes More Than $1 Billion to Schools for Seventh Consecutive Year
The contribution of $1.16 billion brings the Lottery’s total contribution to Michigan’s public schools to more than $30 billion since it began in 1972
Mississippi Launches First-Ever $30 Scratch-Off Game
The Mississippi Lottery launched three new scratch-off games, including Millionaire Maker, the state’s first $30 game, bringing players top prizes of $1,000,000 and a chance to enter the Lottery’s biggest bonus promotion ever
OLG Launches New Team Canada Lottery Ticket Ahead of Olympic Games
Momentum is building towards the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and OLG is ready to cheer on Ontario athletes as the Official Ontario Lottery Partner of Team Canada
$1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won in Arkansas
With final ticket sales, the Powerball jackpot reached $1.817 billion, making it the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won and the largest Powerball prize this year
It’s Time for the GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE, Scientific Games’ Newest Omnichannel Linked Game
Designed to deliver excitement and a premium experiential prize opportunity, the GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE will bring lottery winners from across the U.S. to Los Angeles for an exclusive entertainment event and the chance to win up to $10 million in cash prizes
Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.25 Billion
This marks only the second time in Powerball history that the game has generated back-to-back billion-dollar jackpots
Mega Millions Officials Warn of Scammers Trying to Impersonate Mega Millions
Lottery officials in the Mega Millions group are warning of scammers who are impersonating Mega Millions online, using the game’s familiar logo to promote a fake “special drawing”
NCPG Annual Gift Responsibly Campaign Now at Its Highest Level of Participation, Bolstered By “Too Young to Bet”
For the eighth consecutive year, 100% of eligible US and Canadian lotteries have signed on to support the Gift Responsibly Campaign
Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Joe Froehlich will serve as acting commissioner of the Michigan Lottery following Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli’s announcement of her resignation
Oregon Lottery Transfers $887 Million Back to State
The Oregon Lottery will return more than $887 million to the state for the 2025 fiscal year
WLA Play for Society: Share Your Support and Inspire Change
The World Lottery Association is calling on our community to share videos and photos that illustrate your support for good causes
Nominations Open for Convenience Store News’ 2026 Category Excellence Awards
Convenience Store News is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Category Excellence Awards program, which recognizes outstanding collaborations between a retailer category manager and their supplier or distributor partner
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