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Maine has implemented new legislation prohibiting bulk purchases of lottery tickets intended to gain an unfair advantage in securing top prizes. Signed by Governor Janet Mills and announced by the Maine State Lottery on May 6, 2026, the measure targets individuals, groups, consortia, and organized syndicates buying large volumes of tickets, particularly for high-stakes draw games.

The Florida Lottery announced that Brenda Larry of Monticello claimed a $1 million top prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. The win highlights ongoing strong performance in the state's instant ticket portfolio, which continues to deliver significant prizes to players across both urban and rural areas.

Two tickets—one sold in Indiana and one in Kansas—split the $143.4 million Powerball jackpot in the April 29 drawing. The winning numbers were 03-19-35-51-67 with Powerball 15 and a 2X Power Play multiplier. In a rare occurrence, an additional 89 tickets matched the first five white balls, generating dozens of $1 million and $2 million prizes across 20 states.

UK High Court dismisses challenge to Allwyn’s fourth National Lottery license, clearing path for planned game innovations.

Powerball produced no jackpot winner in the Wednesday, April 22 drawing, advancing the estimated annuity prize to $118 million with a cash value of approximately $53.9 million for the Saturday, April 25 drawing. The winning numbers drawn were 24-29-32-49-63 with Powerball 11 and a 2X Power Play multiplier.

Scientific Games has finalized a comprehensive seven-year agreement with the Minnesota Lottery to modernize its retail and digital sales networks. Central to the partnership is the deployment of the supplier’s cloud-based Momentum ecosystem, which will completely replace the state lottery's legacy infrastructure, driving omnichannel growth and elevating system security.

Allwyn announces transformative changes to Lotto and introduces a UK-specific Powerball, set for summer 2026 launch.

The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and the UK National Lottery have announced a partnership to introduce the US-based Powerball game to players in the United Kingdom. This marks the first major international expansion of the flagship American draw game, bringing its distinctive five white balls plus one Powerball format to a new regulated market.

Allwyn, operator of the UK National Lottery, has announced a landmark agreement to launch a UK-specific version of Powerball this summer, marking the first time the world’s biggest jackpot game becomes available outside the United States. The deal, struck with the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), was revealed on 14 April 2026 and is subject to final approval by the UK Gambling Commission.

A Powerball ticket sold in Middletown, Delaware, matched all six numbers in the April 6 drawing, claiming the $230.8 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 07-24-37-42-57 with Powerball 05 and a 2X Power Play multiplier. The ticket was purchased at the Acme supermarket located at 460 E. Main Street.

Allwyn AG has approved a €0.80 per share special distribution with a scrip option, returning capital to shareholders following its recent business combination with OPAP. The board decision, announced on 2 April 2026, draws from share premium reserves created by the in-kind contribution completed in mid-March, providing flexibility through cash, new shares, or a combination while incurring no withholding tax.

Powerball rolled over once again following the March 30 drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot to $194 million with a cash value of approximately $87.1 million for the April 1 drawing. No ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball number in Monday’s draw, continuing a streak without a grand prize winner since early March.

Allwyn AG has finalised its business combination with OPAP S.A., establishing the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally. The transaction, completed on 24 March 2026, integrates Allwyn International AG’s operations with OPAP’s established presence in Greece and Cyprus, creating a major consolidated entity listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.

Allwyn finalizes £450 million technology overhaul of the UK National Lottery, enabling new draw games and improved player experience.

An Oakland County, Michigan, resident has won a $1.2 million jackpot in the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 game using a longtime set of favorite numbers. The 69-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched all six numbers—02-16-18-19-26-42—drawn on March 11 and purchased the ticket at Cloverleaf BP on Telegraph Road in Southfield.

Allwyn, operator of the UK National Lottery, has signalled the imminent launch of new draw games following completion of a major £450 million technology upgrade. The development, detailed in an official statement released on 23 March 2026, positions the operator to introduce fresh products designed to attract more players, create additional winners, and increase funding for Good Causes.