Fenamix alleges that sellers have repeatedly charged more than the official price for Spain’s Christmas Lottery tickets, which it says is €20. The federation reported seeing tickets offered for €23, €24 or €25 and said it will continue raising complaints with authorities and SELAE.
The allegation concerns enforcement of Spain’s stated official lottery ticket price and authorised sales rules.
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The Hoosier Lottery halted sales of its $5 Space Invaders Cash Invasion scratch-off game after a technical issue led a player to believe he had won $100,000, the report said. Lottery officials told the player his actual prize was $20; another player reportedly encountered a similar error involving a supposed $2,500 win.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says lottery retailers must follow sales standards, including restrictions that took effect on 1 June 2012. Retailers must not sell tickets to people who appear intoxicated or to specified gaming, retail, supplier and AGCO personnel.
Costa Rica’s Comptroller General identified shortcomings in controls over unsold and returned lottery tickets, according to an audit report cited in the coverage. The Junta de Protección Social said it was reviewing protocols, including procedures for prize claims on tickets recorded as unsold, and considering risk-assessment and IT measures.
TED reported a German tender for printing and delivery services. The feed lists a value of EUR 733000 and a deadline of 2026-10-30.
UAE Lottery has opened its first retail ticket outlet in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, the company said. The M40 location sells tickets for Lucky Day Draw and Pick 3 to customers aged 18 and above, marking the operator’s first move beyond online-only sales.