Steve Ruddock, Author at Play Michigan

Wedding Guest Says “I Do” To $100K Online Lotto Ticket

A Michigan man decided to buy a Powerball ticket while waiting for the wedding party to show up to the reception... he ended up winning $100,000.

Posted on: August 14, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Gas Station Attendant Fills Tank As Well As A Michigan Man’s Bank Account

Stop me if you've heard this before: A Michigan Man walks into a gas station to buy two Mega Millions tickets and walks out with a winning Fast 5 ticket.

Posted on: August 6, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Detroit Casinos Motor Along In June As Revenue Rises 4%

Halfway through 2017, Detroit's three commercial casinos are on pace for one of their best years to date, as revenue has grown in five out of six months.

Posted on: July 31, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

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.

Posted on: July 19, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Michigan Lottery Offering Billion-Dollar Prize. Yes, With a B.

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.

Posted on: July 5, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Michigan Online Lottery Accidentally Giving Away Free Money

The Michigan Online Lottery is literally giving away free money. One of its games offers players a huge ROI thanks to weak deposit bonus requirements.

Posted on: June 26, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Surprise Of Surprises, Online Lottery Boosts Brick And Mortar Sales

A Study by Digital Gaming Group disproves claims that online lottery sales cannibalize brick & mortar retailers. In fact, the opposite is likely true

Posted on: May 29, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Online Horse Wagering Racing To A Vote In Michigan Legislature

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.

Posted on: May 22, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Virtual Sports Are Coming To Michigan’s Online Lottery

Soon Michiganders will be able to wager on virtual sports through the Michigan Online Lottery thanks to a new partnership with Inspired Virtual Sports.

Posted on: May 8, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Retired Michigan Woman Wins Big Playing Instant Win Lottery Games

A Michigan woman followed up a $2 million jackpot by hitting for another $60,000 playing an instant win online ticket offered by the Michigan Lottery.

Posted on: May 1, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock