Tag: Lottery
Should the state use a lottery system to award new retail...
The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Jan. 8 released draft rules and regulations governing the state’s adult-use cannabis industry.
The unanimous vote started a minimum...
PPAC announces digital lottery for upcoming ‘Hamilton’ run
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Performing Arts Center's digital lottery for performances of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" is now live.
Officials said a limited number of...
Powerball jackpot up to $1.73B as lottery losing streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game's six numbers Monday and...
Mega Millions jackpot now $1.55 billion, odds still remain slim
NEW YORK (AP) – There's no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim.
After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions...
States hope for revenue boost with Mega Millions craze
NEW YORK (AP) – A bump in college scholarships for New Mexico students. A new bike trail nestled in the western slope of Colorado....
No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1B
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night...
Should Rhode Island join other states in offering financial or promotional...
Some states almost seem to be competing to see who can offer the best deals or biggest cash prizes to get more people vaccinated...
R.I. has second-highest lottery spend per capita in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Islanders spent the second most on the lottery per capita in the nation, behind only Massachusetts, in 2018, according to a...
How should legislative leaders prioritize state spending for fiscal 2021, given...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the state economy, shutting down or limiting the operations of thousands of businesses and forcing...
State lottery chief Aubin to retire
PROVIDENCE – State Lottery Director Gerald Aubin on Friday said he will retire in the spring, after leading Rhode Island's gambling operations for more...