Social Responsibility

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong explains the high-stakes reality of running a state lottery.

How a lottery ball could reshape Connecticut's property taxes.

A New Hampshire Lottery official says fuel costs and tighter budgets are showing up at the ticket counter.

Players are spending less at the counter and more on their phones. Is this where lotteries are headed?

Former state officials say lottery money meant for conservation projects was redirected to plug budget gaps.

More than 350 students were celebrated for balancing sports, leadership, and academic excellence across Duval County.

New machines, new terminals. Here's what New Mexico lottery players can expect.

These stories show a different side of winning, where impact matters more than indulgence.

Nearly 75% of prizes came from instant tickets, while 52 players hit seven figures in just 90 days.

As Ireland launches a new campaign, similar efforts in states like Michigan are already rewarding everyday impact.

From bigger jackpots to changing state profits, the numbers reveal a shift that could impact how and why you play.

A mix of new games and strong player support has fueled rapid growth in one of the nation's newest lotteries.

Retail data shows debit card payments already boosted sales, so could kiosks take that growth even further?

The Show Me State's convenience store slot machine boom has lawmakers divided on what to do next.

Revenue is still rising, just not fast enough to match expanding programs and growing demand statewide.

Lawmakers say the lottery overstepped. The governor may hand them a veto anyway.

The rise of installment apps is changing spending habits. Is this next for state lotteries?

The Land of Lincoln raked in $2 billion in lottery sales. Two monster jackpots made it possible.

Experts say screenings may help detect addiction as betting participation surges across the U.S.

State lotteries are becoming unlikely champions of local culture.

One Assembly chair wants SUNY researchers digging into how apps, alerts, and 24/7 access affect players.

These states offer the highest standards of responsible lottery play.

In this exclusive interview with Lottery USA, Rose Hudson shares the formula for maximum education dollars.

U.S. lotteries preach responsible gifting but still market holiday tickets hard. Finland chose a different path.

Advertising can't control jackpot sizes, inflation, or player habits. Should ads carry this much blame?

States near lottery-free neighbors push tickets hard. Is this fair play or clever profit chasing?

State agency seeks $8M from lottery proceeds, sparking debate over use of trust funds.

A surge in ticket buying masked a quieter shift in payouts, profits, and where the lottery's dollars end up.

The 40-year evolution shows how player expectations have transformed.

A decade of reports avoided words like addiction or danger. Does softer language change how risk is understood?