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Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Lotto.com Celebrates 3 Million Customers and Over $100 Million in Winnings, by Welcoming New Customers To WinEver™ with Free Powerball Ticket ™ Promotion
Digital lottery platform celebrates hitting two major growth milestones as demand for convenient, secure ticket ordering continues to rise JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the first digital platform for ordering official state lottery draw games and scratch tickets, is excited to announce two major milestones in its growth journey: over $100 million in winnings awarded to customers and more than 3 million players on the platform. This growth signals increasing demand for safe, accessible, and digitized lottery experiences. 'Surpassing 3 million players and seeing over $100 million in winnings go back into the hands of our customers is an incredible accomplishment for our team,' said Thomas Metzger, CEO of 'We're honored to be the platform so many people trust and remain committed to continuing our growth in a way that benefits both our users and the state lotteries we partner with.' is transforming the lottery experience with a seamless, mobile-first platform that lets users quickly and securely order official state lottery tickets. With over $150 million returned to state lotteries, the company is fueling vital community initiatives while expanding nationwide. As it grows, remains committed to responsible, user-first innovation to continue to connect with players and drive incremental funding for the states it serves. To celebrate the massive milestones, will be offering new customers a chance to enter the world of Winever™ with a free Powerball ticket using code 'WINEVER' until May 15th, 2025. currently offers draw games to customers in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas, with plans to expand into more jurisdictions in the near future. Additionally, Digital Scratch tickets are currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. Customers on can order official state lottery tickets for popular lottery games including Powerball® and Mega Millions® and digital scratch tickets on their phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. For more information on or to begin ordering official state lottery tickets 'Winever,' visit ABOUT in Jersey City, New Jersey, is the first digital platform for ordering official state lottery draw and scratch games on both mobile and web based platforms. As a lottery courier enabling user participation in the U.S. State Lotteries, helps the lottery contribute incremental funds to state-run programs across education, parks, emergency responders, veterans' health and other important services. has over 3 Million customers, and has created 9 millionaires via state-run games, including the largest Digital Scratch ticket win in history - $3 Million to a customer in Colorado. In June 2023, introduced the first-to-market Digital Scratch tickets, which are currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. is currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Texas, with plans to expand to additional states in the near future. MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Havas Formula: lotto@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Massachusetts Customer Wins $1 Million With Digital Scratch Ticket on Lotto.com
The Platform Provided Convenient and Easy Lottery Access to the Customer, who was Facing Mobility Challenges Massachusetts Customer Patricia D. Wins Big JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the nation's first online lottery platform to digitally deliver draw games and scratch tickets, is celebrating another exciting customer win with their biggest courier prize ever in Massachusetts. The local lottery winner claimed a record-breaking $1 million grand prize from the "Bonanza" Digital Scratch game. Patricia D. a longtime lottery customer, joined four months ago after facing mobility challenges, she cited digital format as a game-changer, giving her the convenience of ordering tickets from home. The win came at a particularly meaningful time, as her family had been struggling financially following the recent loss of a loved one. She saw this much-needed prize as a sign that her loved one was watching over her. In October 2024, became the first lottery courier to deliver scratch tickets digitally in Massachusetts. As with all tickets ordered on the platform, the Massachusetts lottery ticket helps contribute incremental funds to meaningful commonwealth-run programs including local aid for public safety staffing and equipment, snow removal, local road improvements, school services, programs for seniors and more. 'This win represents a few major milestones for Not only is this our largest Digital Scratch win of the year so far, it is also our largest prize ever in Massachusetts,' said Thomas Metzger, CEO of Inc. 'We're thrilled for this winner and proud to have provided her with convenient access to the lottery. As always, we look forward to continued wins for our Massachusetts customers.' currently offers draw games to customers in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas, with plans to expand into more jurisdictions in the near future. Additionally, Digital Scratch tickets are currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. Customers on can order official state lottery tickets for popular lottery games including Powerball® and Mega Millions® and digital scratch tickets on their phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. For more information on or to begin ordering official state lottery tickets 'Winever,' visit ABOUT INC. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, is the first digital platform for ordering official state lottery draw and scratch games on both mobile and web based platforms. As a lottery courier enabling user participation in the U.S. State Lotteries, helps the lottery contribute incremental funds to state-run programs across education, parks, emergency responders, veterans' health and other important services. has over 2.8 Million customers, and has created 9 millionaires via state-run games, including the largest Digital Scratch ticket win in history - $3 Million to a customer in Colorado. In June 2023, introduced the first-to-market Digital Scratch tickets, which are currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. is currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Texas, with plans to expand to additional states in the near future. MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Havas Formula: lotto@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Lotto.com Announces Support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month
JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling ('NCPG'), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The annual observance of PGAM provides an essential platform for organizations across the country to highlight the availability of resources that support problem gambling prevention, education, treatment, and recovery. is proud to have received its Internet Compliance Assessment Program ('iCAP') accreditation from NCPG in 2021 for best practices in online player protection even prior to the company's first state launch. Not just during March but all year round, is steadfast in its commitment to trusted practices and responsible online lottery play by enforcing player limits, offering self exclusion tools and following risk management and compliance protocols in every jurisdiction in which it operates. Furthermore the Company holds licenses in every state that formally regulates lottery couriers and is a member of the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries (NASPL). This year's PGAM theme, 'Seeking Understanding,' focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling as a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. The campaign seeks to foster greater awareness and empathy, break down barriers to treatment, and provide support for individuals and families impacted by gambling-related harm. As the nation's first online lottery platform to digitally deliver official state lottery draw games and scratch tickets, recognizes the important conversation around problem gambling and responsible gaming. The company will continue to spread the word about the resources available for those dealing with problem gambling. 'Educating our players and the lottery industry is very important to our team at shares Thomas Metzger, CEO of Inc. "Our commitment is rooted in empowering individuals at every level of our organization with the knowledge, training and tools they need to navigate the lottery landscape responsibly. Through this, we aim to enhance security, build trust, and continue to contribute to a positive lottery experience.' For more information about problem gambling and how to increase awareness of problem gambling, visit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Help is available 24/7/365 – it is free and confidential. ABOUT in Jersey City, New Jersey, is the first digital platform for ordering official state lottery draw and scratch games on both mobile and web based platforms. As a lottery courier enabling user participation in the U.S. State Lotteries, helps the lottery contribute incremental funds to state-run programs across education, parks, emergency responders, veterans' health and other important services. has over 2.8 Million customers, and has created 8 millionaires via state-run games, including the largest win in history - over $5 Million to a customer in Arkansas. In June 2023, introduced the first-to-market Digital Scratch tickets, which are currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. is currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Texas, with plans to expand to additional states in the near future. About the National Council on Problem GamblingThe National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is the only national nonprofit organization in the US that seeks to mitigate gambling-related harm. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. US and Canadian users can call 1-800-GAMBLER, text 800GAM, or visit Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential. MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Havas Formula: lotto@
