News Brief: LOTTO MAX Soars, Patriots Play, and NJ Fights Underage Gambling
New Jersey Lottery launched its "Not 18 Yet? No Bet" campaign to prevent underage gambling, promoting responsible gaming through public service announcements and events at minor league baseball games. The initiative is in partnership with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.
The LOTTO MAX jackpot has soared to $75 million, the largest in Canadian history.
New Hampshire Lottery launched two Patriots-themed games for the 2024 NFL season: a $5 scratch ticket and the Patriots Expander e-Instant game. Players can enter a second-chance drawing for exclusive game day experiences and enjoy free e-Instant games with ticket purchases.
WyoLotto celebrates its 10th anniversary, having contributed over $180 million to Wyoming’s communities. In a decade, WyoLotto has transferred $38 million to local governments, allowing them to fund what matters most, including schools and roadwork. The organization has created 12 million winning moments, over $130 million in winnings, and made over 20 millionaires.
IWG launched the first multi-province eInstant progressive jackpot in partnership with Canadian lotteries, branded as Turbo Jackpots in English and Cagnotte Turbo in French. The progressive jackpot is available across nine provinces and features the game Cash Blast. The prize pool grows with sales from participating lotteries, enhancing player engagement and offering multimillion-dollar prizes.