Asked about what drove the substantial increase in total revenue, lottery Director Eric Hagler said many factors impact lottery sales, but it's impossible to ignore the effects of the covid-19 pandemic. "Entertainment options are limited...

“Many people don’t know that the Illinois Lottery helps fund several organizations throughout the year by launching specialty tickets,” Illinois Lottery Acting Director Harold Mays said. “This September, we’re thrilled to be partnering w...

"These game names, marking the 12th in our partnership with the New Orleans Saints, truly reflect how we all feel about our team right now," said Lottery President and CEO, Rose Hudson. "The Saints have always had a way of uniting us as ...

“We are meeting increased consumer demand for our scratch cards with an expanded game portfolio and aligning with international trends for player self-service solutions in our sales network. This important pilot is off to a strong start,...

“POWERBALL is excited to offer players a new opportunity to win $1 million during America’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration,” said May Scheve Reardon, POWERBALL Product Group Chair and Missouri Lottery Executive Director. “The renewal...