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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
Powerball Jackpot Snowballs to $930 Million
Tonight’s jackpot ranks as the seventh largest in Powerball history and the game’s second-biggest prize this year, behind only the $1.787 billion jackpot won on Sept. 6 in Missouri and Texas
Georgia Lottery Reaches Over $30 Billion for Education
The Georgia Lottery Corporation has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993; these funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive essential early learning through the Georgia Pre-K program and provided the opportunity for higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs
Khalid R. Jones Selected as Lead Director for Mega Millions
The Mega Millions Consortium has announced the selection of Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones as its new Lead Director
BCLC Partners With GenWell to Launch the ‘BCLC Human Connection Project’
BCLC is working with GenWell as it works to find new ways to embed opportunities for human connection across the organization, including in its partnerships, community initiatives and employee programs, through its social purpose-driven ‘"BCLC Human Connection Project"
Deadline Approaching: NCPG 2026 Call for Conference Presentations
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling brings together world-class presenters to deliver powerful and insightful messages about problem gambling and responsible gambling
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