With Michigan Online Lottery Thriving, Other States Are Following Suit
With the success of Michigan and other states, New Hampshire plans to launch an online lottery in 2018. Several other states are also exploring iLottery.
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With the success of Michigan and other states, New Hampshire plans to launch an online lottery in 2018. Several other states are also exploring iLottery.
Online gambling in Michigan could soon be a two-horse race thanks to a new bill to legalize online horse wagering, which is on the fast track to a vote.
Michigan is on the shortlist to pass an online gambling bill, but the state will need to resolve two issues that have stalled legislative progress.
Michigan's online gambling resurfaced for a committee vote last week. The bill quickly submerged after the vote and won't be seen again until 2018.
The Michigan Lottery has a new $10 scratch-off card called Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $1 billion for one lucky person.
Michigan residents can buy tickets for tonight's Powerball drawing online, which will be the second-largest prize awarded in US lottery history.