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Louisiana lawmakers have prefiled companion bills to legalize , marking a renewed effort to modernize the state's lottery operations. House Bill 643 and Senate Bill 119 aim to exclude internet-based lottery ticket sales from the definition of illegal gambling, provided that strict age-verification and geolocation measures are implemented. This development could boost state revenue through expanded digital access while aligning with broader trends in U.S. lottery digitization.

A single ticket sold in Arkansas matched all numbers in the March 2, 2026, drawing, claiming the . The win ends a rollover streak and resets the game to $20 million for the upcoming Wednesday draw. This payout underscores the ongoing appeal of multi-state lotteries amid growing jackpots.

Global lottery ticket sales (excluding VLTs) reached $384.2 billion in 2024—a 3.3% increase from $371.8 billion in 2023. In our analysis, “excluding VLTs” means we focus exclusively on traditional lottery ticket activity and do not include revenue from video lottery terminals. These VLTs are lottery-operated gaming machines, usually found in licensed venues and reported separately from ticket sales.