The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission awarded Aristocrat Interactive a contract to build and operate the state’s iLottery platform, announcing the deal on 26 August. The five-year term begins on 1 July 2026, with three possible three-year extensions; the service is scheduled to launch that day.
The award sets the supplier and contract term for Massachusetts’ planned digital lottery service.
Financial year ended 30 September 2025
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Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg opposed legalising online casinos as the state prepares to launch online lottery sales in July 2026, according to media reports. Goldberg said she was concerned iGaming advertising could undermine lottery revenue; she projected the iLottery would produce about $70 million in net profit in its first year. Lawmakers are reviewing a proposal to authorise up to nine online casinos, with a proposed 15% tax on adjusted gross revenue.
Lottoplay launched its first eInstant game, Vegas Xtra Plays, with DC Lottery this week through a partnership with EQL Games, the companies said. The launch marks Lottoplay’s commercial debut less than a year after its founding, according to founder Hili Shakked.
The Illinois Gaming Board awarded Light & Wonder a new 10-year contract after a public competitive bid. The company has provided and operated the board’s central system since 2012; the replacement system is intended to support regulatory oversight and integrate the Self-Exclusion Program into video gaming.
Ohio's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services awarded the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio a $1 million contract to support treatment and recovery services, according to the report. The contract runs through 30 June 2027, and the department said the work may include expanding telehealth and coordination among state and local providers.
The Arizona Department of Gaming’s Division of Problem Gambling has awarded Dezerve Counseling a contract for its first peer support and recovery programme. The service is expected to start in mid-2026 and will offer confidential support statewide, in person, online and by telephone, at no charge.