The Illinois Lottery reported sales of $1.88 billion in the first half of 2026, reportedly 2% higher than a year earlier.
The reported sales growth provides a performance indicator for the state lottery and its stakeholders.
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The Rhode Island Lottery recorded a 6% year-on-year rise in sales in June, reaching $25.4 million, according to a report.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation filed a federal lawsuit against the Kansas Lottery on 6 July, alleging unauthorised lottery ticket sales and machines at about two dozen locations on its reservation. The Nation asks the court to halt the operations and affirm that its approximately 900-square-mile reservation remains Indian land under federal law.
The Rhode Island Lottery recorded sales of $26.7 million in May, reportedly its strongest month of 2026 so far. Sales were 2% higher than in May 2025.
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.
Brightstar Lottery said the Illinois Lottery launched its Cash Pop draw game on 27 October 2026. The game offers hourly draws and stake options of $1, $2, $5 and $10; Illinois Lottery director Harold Mays said the lottery was adding it to its draw-game portfolio.
Brightstar Lottery announced that the Illinois Lottery has launched Cash Pop, the draw game the company patented. Draws take place every hour, and players can stake 1, 2, 5 or 10 dollars.