24 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 The three other finalists hailed from the Delaware Lottery, North Carolina Education Lottery and South Carolina Education Lottery. During their time in Phoenix, the Powerball VIPs went for a pace car ride with a professional driver behind the wheel, toured the 23XI racing hauler and RFK Racing pit box, and met drivers Bubba Wallace and Chase Briscoe in the garage. They also enjoyed the races from a hospitality suite and had dedicated, private transportation throughout the trip. “This is a premier Powerball prize package from start to finish,” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. “We are ecstatic to have Powerball activate again as the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR. This collaboration plays to the strengths of both brands, creating an unforgettable experience for fans and players alike.” This year, participating lotteries will once again launch in-state promotions throughout the NASCAR regular season, which begins February 16 with the iconic DAYTONA 500, to create a national pool of entrants. These in-state lottery promotions will offer players the chance to qualify for the next $1 million drawing at 2025 NASCAR Championship Weekend on Nov. 2 at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. Copyright ©2025 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved. NASCAR®, LLC is not a sponsor of this promotion. n Photo Courtesies: Eddie Rea, Phoenix Raceway and Andre Bannis, Diesel Films NC Education Lottery finalist Beverly Lipford and his wife, courtesy E. Rea Powerball and NASCAR team members with Meagan Lewis Bubba Wallace and Powerball VIPs Powerball and NASCAR team members with Meagan Lewis, courtesy A. Bannis SC Education Lottery finalist Michael Wells, courtesy E. Rea Meagan Lewis and her mother, courtesy E. Rea Powerball electrifies NASCAR Championship Weekend with $1 million drawing — continued from page 21
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