State Games

What every lottery winner needs to know before claiming their prize in 2026.

Fresh off his Montana Millionaire win, Dale Goodsell turned a prize claim into a proposal she couldn't refuse.

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

Faster checkout and stored payments are nudging players toward new routines they didn't plan.

Why Massachusetts keeps saying no to online casinos.

Why 2026 could be the most consequential year in modern lottery history.

Scratch-offs spike every December as shoppers hunt for quick joy, but is the thrill worth it?

Sports betting vs. Lottery. Is this a showdown?

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?

Mobile claims could streamline payouts for players big and small. Is this the end of the long wait?

Progressive payouts and instant games quietly drove engagement all year long.

This holiday season, lottery players are counting their blessings from $1B jackpots to funds for schools.

Jersey Cash 5 hit $176M in sales, and Cash Pop grew 10%, so why are smaller games stealing the spotlight?

How state lotteries survived the year without mega jackpots.

From Missouri's newest record-breaker to Virginia's milestone jackpot, see how your state stacks up.

How the Florida Lottery generated $9 billion while operating at just 1% overhead.

A new boss, new rules, and still billions raised — the Texas Lottery isn't missing a beat.

The temporary extension of the contract allows New Mexico Lottery sales to continue during the transition to Scientific Games.