September 24, 2026
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle offered 20,000 prizes in 2026 edition
The Minnesota Lottery’s 2026 raffle offered 20,000 cash prizes, added 40 awards at $20,000 and sold out faster than any previous edition of the game.
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September 20, 2026
North Carolina lottery commission sets three electronic committee meetings
The Revenue Generating, Operations and Personnel, and Regulated Gaming committees are scheduled to meet electronically on September 16, with WebEx, teleconference and a Raleigh viewing option available.
September 11, 2026
New Jersey Lottery Moves Courier Services to Three-Year Registration Cycle
The New Jersey Lottery’s amended rules replace annual courier registration renewals with three-year terms and phase existing renewals according to initial licensing order.
September 10, 2026
North Carolina Lottery Sales Surge as Education Transfer Share Declines, Audit Finds
A North Carolina performance audit found that lottery sales reached $6.6 billion in fiscal year 2025 while the share transferred to education fell as Digital Instant games expanded.
September 8, 2026
Michigan Lottery Guidance Lists $999.99 Limit for Retailer Prize Claims
Current Michigan Lottery help guidance lists a $999.99 retailer limit for in-store prizes, but a separate official FAQ still shows the older $600 threshold.
September 7, 2026
Texas Lottery Launches Lucky 7 Scratch Ticket Family With More Than $366 Million in Prizes
The four-game lineup includes tickets priced from $5 to $50, more than 7.9 million winning tickets and top prizes reaching $2.5 million.
September 5, 2026
Arizona and Colorado lotteries promote responsible play during September observance
The Arizona and Colorado lotteries are promoting time and budget limits, healthy-play tools, community outreach and support resources during September’s observance.
September 5, 2026
Arizona Lottery Marks 45th Anniversary With Preliminary Sales Record Above $1.52 Billion
The Arizona Lottery's preliminary unaudited fiscal 2026 sales topped $1.52 billion as the agency marked its 45th anniversary with new draw-game features and modernization plans.
August 28, 2026
South Dakota authorizes Powerball X's and O's NFL lottery game
South Dakota authorized Powerball X's and O's, a $5 NFL-themed game with an 8-of-32 team-logo format, a $1 million starting jackpot and weekly Sunday drawings.