Louisiana Lottery Corporation

First New Hampshire resident to win $1 million Powerball on digital lottery app Jackpocket

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Lotteries, Gambling, Games of chance, Powerball, Mega Millions, Virginia Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

HUDSON, N.H., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- William Metzger, a Hudson, New Hampshire resident, won a $1 million Powerball prize last week by playing the lottery on Jackpocket , the first officially licensed third-party lottery app in the U.S. With his win, William becomes the first million dollar winner on the Jackpocket app in New Hampshire and the fifth-ever million dollar or more winner on the app.

Key Points: 
  • HUDSON, N.H., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- William Metzger, a Hudson, New Hampshire resident, won a $1 million Powerball prize last week by playing the lottery on Jackpocket , the first officially licensed third-party lottery app in the U.S. With his win, William becomes the first million dollar winner on the Jackpocket app in New Hampshire and the fifth-ever million dollar or more winner on the app.
  • William had been playing the lottery on the Jackpocket app for six months before he won big.
  • Jackpocket, available in 10 states, provides a secure way to order official state lottery tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and more.
  • The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets.

InComm® and Playport™ Announce New Partnership Innovating the Lottery Experience at Retail

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Lottery, Lotteries in the United States, Lotteries in Australia, Louisiana Lottery Corporation, Lotterywest

Leveraging InComm's retailer integrations, the Playport instant win game will enhance how instant win games are sold and played by providing players more choice and a better game play experience through easy-to-use smartphone technology.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging InComm's retailer integrations, the Playport instant win game will enhance how instant win games are sold and played by providing players more choice and a better game play experience through easy-to-use smartphone technology.
  • By digitizing the play experience, Playport provides the opportunity to strengthen the player relationship through marketing campaigns and retailer or lottery branded games.
  • Playport, powered by VanillaDirect, offers lotteries and lottery retailers a touchless purchase experience of digital instant win games," said Marina Bogard, CEO of Playport Gaming Systems.
  • Playport Gaming Systems, LLC ("PGS") digitally connect players with lotteries and lottery retailers for the sale of instant win games.

theLotter Includes Texas in Its Online Lottery Ticket Purchasing Service Area

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Gambling, TheLotter, Lotteries, States of the United States, Lotteries in the United States, Lottery betting, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

theLotter has since included Texas in its online lottery ticket purchasing service area.

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  • theLotter has since included Texas in its online lottery ticket purchasing service area.
  • theLotter allows a customer to choose the lottery they wish to play online, and the official Texas Lottery tickets are purchased on their behalf from a licensed retailer.
  • theLotter Texasoperates as an independent online lottery ticket purchasing courier service and is not affiliated with the Texas Lottery.
  • theLotter Texas is an associated brand of theLotter.com, the global pioneer in the field of online lottery services, which began operating in 2002. theLotter.com serves as the industry standard in convenience and security for lottery play.

Fourth Consecutive U.S. Record For Scientific Games' Scratch-Offs Partner Florida Lottery

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Gambling, Games of chance, Economy of Florida, Florida Lottery, Lotteries in the United States, Scratchcard, Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation, Idaho Lottery

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") announces that its longtime instant game partner the Florida Lottery (the "Lottery") broke a fourth consecutive U.S. record for single week retail sales of Scratch-off games.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") announces that its longtime instant game partner the Florida Lottery (the "Lottery") broke a fourth consecutive U.S. record for single week retail sales of Scratch-off games.
  • The record week of instant game retail sales crushed the Florida Lottery's previous U.S. record of $126,249,658 set in 2019.
  • This year's record week comes six months after the Lottery announced eight consecutive years of record-breaking annual sales for fiscal year 2019.
  • "Scientific Games congratulates the Florida Lottery on a fourth consecutive U.S. record sales week for Scratch-offs.

Blaine Marston Wins "First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year" During "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" On ABC

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Lotteries, Gambling, Powerball, Multi-State Lottery Association, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

Revealed live on-air by country artist Jessie James Decker, Marston was the lucky winner randomly chosen as part of a national POWERBALL promotion.

Key Points: 
  • Revealed live on-air by country artist Jessie James Decker, Marston was the lucky winner randomly chosen as part of a national POWERBALL promotion.
  • As part of the national POWERBALL game, players who purchased tickets from 25 participating jurisdictions could enter their POWERBALL tickets into the First POWERBALL Millionaire of the YearSM second-chance drawings.
  • The First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year promotion brought second-chance drawing winners and their guests to New York City for the ultimate VIP experience.
  • For more information on the First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year promotion, please visit www.powerballrockineve.com

Jackpocket App Introduces Private Lottery Pools as Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Approach Half a Million Dollars

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Entertainment, Casino, Gaming, Technology, Other Entertainment, Software, Other Technology, Mobile Entertainment, Gambling, Games of chance, Powerball, Lotteries in the United States, Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation, AutoLotto

On Jackpocket , an app that allows players to securely order official state lottery tickets, anyone can create or join Private Pools, a new feature for creating personalized, private lottery groups.

Key Points: 
  • On Jackpocket , an app that allows players to securely order official state lottery tickets, anyone can create or join Private Pools, a new feature for creating personalized, private lottery groups.
  • With Jackpocket Pools, players combine their tickets into a shared Powerball or Mega Millions pot for better odds to win.
  • A number of features make Private Pools even more personalized and social:
    This press release features multimedia.
  • Jackpocket is the first third-party app in the U.S. that offers players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, such as Powerball, Mega Millions and more.

Scientific Games' Scratch-Offs Partner Kentucky Lottery Breaks Its 30-Year Record For Monthly Sales

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Gambling, Games of chance, Lotteries, Kentucky Lottery, Lottery, Scratchcard, Lotteries in the United States, Scientific Games Corporation, Florida Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") congratulates instant game partner the Kentucky Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") on breaking its 30-year record for monthly sales, primarily driven by Scratch-off games including its new $30 Break Fort Knox game created to celebrate the Lottery's 30th Anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") congratulates instant game partner the Kentucky Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") on breaking its 30-year record for monthly sales, primarily driven by Scratch-off games including its new $30 Break Fort Knox game created to celebrate the Lottery's 30th Anniversary.
  • This beat a record that had stood for nearly three decades previously the best Scratch-off ticket sales month in Kentucky Lottery history had been the first month of sales in April 1989, which finished at $68.1 million.
  • "Our first $30 price point Scratch-off game featuring our first-ever top prize of $3 million was extremely well-received by Kentucky players," said Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Tom Delacenserie.
  • The record month occurred just six months following the Lottery's launch of Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program for instant game management in September 2018.

InventHelp Inventor Designs Mess-free Accessory for Instant Lottery Tickets (TPA-2827)

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Human behavior, Music, Audio engineering, DJing, Hip hop production, Rap metal, Rap rock, Scratching, Invention, Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

The invention provides an easy and effective way to scratch the covering on an instant lottery ticket.

Key Points: 
  • The invention provides an easy and effective way to scratch the covering on an instant lottery ticket.
  • The invention features a novel design that is easy to use so it is ideal for adults.
  • The inventor described the invention design.
  • "My design enables you to easily clean up after scratching lottery tickets."

Nearly $160 Million in PA Lottery Scratch-Offs Prizes Claimed in September

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Gambling, Lottery, Scratchcard, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

MIDDLETOWN, Penn., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs winners claimed $159,887,309 in prizes during September, including three $1 million top prizes claimed by players from Washington, Luzerne and York counties.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Penn., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs winners claimed $159,887,309 in prizes during September, including three $1 million top prizes claimed by players from Washington, Luzerne and York counties.
  • Scratch-Offs games currently offer prizes ranging from a free ticket to $3 million.
  • Before playing any game, players should read and understand the rules, prizes remaining and specific chances of winning found at palottery.com.
  • About Us: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to direct all proceeds to programs that benefit older residents.

Call for Entries: Virginia Lottery Launches "Made in Virginia" Awards to Celebrate 30th Birthday and Lottery's Significant Support for K-12 Public Schools

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Economy of Virginia, Virginia Lottery, Lottery, United States, Lotteries in the United States, Oregon Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Lottery has introduced a new campaign to recognize exceptional individuals who got their start in Virginia public schools.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Lottery has introduced a new campaign to recognize exceptional individuals who got their start in Virginia public schools.
  • The launch of Made in Virginia coincides with the Lottery's 30th birthday this month.
  • The first Lottery ticket was sold on September 20, 1988, and since 1999, a combined $9 billion in Virginia Lottery profits have benefited K-12 public schools .
  • Operating entirely on revenue from the sale of Lottery products, the Lottery generated more than $600 million for Virginia's public schools in Fiscal Year 2018.