Illinois Lottery reports April sales of $312.2m
The Illinois Lottery recorded $312.2m in sales in April, up 1% year on year, reportedly.
The sales figure gives lottery stakeholders a reported measure of Illinois Lottery performance for April.
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Rhode Island Lottery records 6% sales growth in June
The Rhode Island Lottery recorded a 6% year-on-year rise in sales in June, reaching $25.4 million, according to a report.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sues Kansas Lottery over reservation sales
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.
Rhode Island Lottery reports May sales of $26.7 million
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.
Hoosier Lottery halts Space Invaders ticket sales after payout errors
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 launches Cash Pop with Illinois Lottery
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.