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2024

Skyrocketing Mega Millions, Powerball and NY LOTTO Jackpots Gener...

February 29, 2024

12:17 PM EST

Jackpots for three of New York’s most popular draw games have generated more than $63.9M for public schools & small businesses.

Learn more about Skyrocketing Mega Millions, Powerball and NY LOTTO Jackpots Generate $63.9 Million for NY Schools and Lottery Retailers

2024

First Powerball Jackpot of 2024 Delivers $38.4 Million for New Yo...

January 3, 2024

12:23 PM EST

The first Powerball jackpot of the new year brought a combined $45M for New York public schools & Lottery retailers.

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2023

NYS Gaming Commission Names Carlos P. Naudon to the NYS Gaming Fa...

December 4, 2023

1:45 PM EST

The NYS Gaming Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Carlos P. Naudon to the Gaming Facility Location Board.

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2023

Reminder: Don’t Gift Lottery Tickets to Youths this Holiday Seaso...

December 4, 2023

1:32 PM EST

The NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery advises adults to not gift lottery tickets to children this holiday season.

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2023

Voluntary Self-Exclusion Process Improved to Quickly Connect Indi...

November 20, 2023

1:39 PM EST

New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership continues to improve the voluntary self-exclusion process at gaming facilities.

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2023

Record-Setting Powerball Jackpot Delivers $66.1 Million for New Y...

October 13, 2023

3:56 PM EDT

The second highest Powerball jackpot of $1.765B delivered more than $77.4M for New York State public schools & Lottery retailers.

Learn more about Record-Setting Powerball Jackpot Delivers $66.1 Million for New York Schools

2023

NYS Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer Announces Actions to Ho...

October 6, 2023

4:56 PM EDT

At the October Gaming Commission Meeting, Chairman O’Dwyer spoke about wage issue concerns involving prominent horse trainers.

Learn more about NYS Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer Announces Actions to Hold Trainers Accountable for Employee Wage Issues

2023

Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot Brings Millions in Benefits ...

August 10, 2023

10:10 AM EDT

The record-setting $1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot proved to be a significant economic benefit for New York.

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2023

Billion Dollar Powerball Jackpot Delivers $54.9 Million Dividend ...

July 20, 2023

1:54 PM EDT

The most recent Powerball run ended on July 19, with a winning ticket for the $1.08 billion jackpot sold in California.

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2023

NYSGC Chair O’Dwyer: NYS Budget Guarantees Improved Backstretch H...

May 15, 2023

2:18 PM EDT

The enacted 2023-24 New York State Budget amends New York State Racing, PariMutuel Wagering and Breeding Law section 212(8)(i).

Learn more about NYSGC Chair O’Dwyer: NYS Budget Guarantees Improved Backstretch Housing for Belmont & Saratoga Race Course

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