lottery news – Maryland Lottery

Maryland Lottery Team Loading up for Fun Times at Upcoming Events

July 26, 2024

Stop by Lottery booth to win cool giveaways The months of August and September are bursting with opportunities to meet our fun and games team at festivals, the Maryland State Fair, Ravens preseason games and other events. The crew is packing the Maryland Lottery travel van with prizes of all shapes and sizes to award [...]

Improvements to Lottery Mobile App, Website Coming in April

March 11, 2024

Technology upgrades will enhance players’ experiences The Maryland Lottery will soon consolidate two of its mobile apps into one, making it easier to access all the information you need in one place. The change is part of a technology upgrade that also includes an update to the mdlottery.com website. The app changes and website refresh [...]

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

August 14, 2023

Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports strong fiscal year contributions to vital state programs The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate $1.589 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023 from Lottery ticket sales, the state’s six casinos, sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. In FY2023 (July 1, 2022 through June [...]

Last Day of May Brings Three Big Prizes to Maryland Lottery Players

June 1, 2023

Winning tickets sold for FAST PLAY, Powerball, Bonus Match 5 Lady Luck made the last day of May one to remember for three Maryland Lottery players. Tickets sold in Baltimore City, Windsor Mill and Rockville created big winners in FAST PLAY, Powerball and Bonus Match 5. The Maryland Lottery is looking for the lucky players [...]

Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Milestone Home Run and $1 Million ‘Thanks’ to Players

May 17, 2023

Barbara Phelps Anderson of Shady Side visited Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on May 17, the morning after the Orioles’ 50th home run of the 2023 season made her a big winner.

Maryland Lottery Continues Anniversary Celebration with More Chances to Win

March 20, 2023

Lottery awards first $5 million scratch-off prize as new games and promotions launch The Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new products and promotions continue to deliver prizes across the state. Last week, the Lottery paid more than $42 million in prizes to players, and one of those winners walked away with […]

Maryland Lottery to Introduce $50 Scratch-off with $5 Million Top Prize

February 15, 2023

50th anniversary celebration continues with new games, promotions The Maryland Lottery will continue its 50th anniversary year on Feb. 20 with the launch of new games and promotions, including the introduction of our first $50 scratch-off ticket. There’s also a second-chance promotion loaded with cash prizes and a scratch-off game that celebrates the nostalgia of […]

Maryland Lottery Launches New Digital Drawings

December 12, 2022

Lottery modernizes with shift to random number generator system As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it is embracing the future with the launch of digital drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5, as well as Bonus Match 5 and Multi-Match. Beginning December 19, the drawings for all […]

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Staff Members ‘Just Serve’ at Mount Clare Museum House

September 15, 2022

Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff performed grounds work at the Mount Clare Museum House in Baltimore’s Carroll Park on Sept. 14 as part of Gov. Hogan’s “Just Serve” initiative.

Maryland Lottery, Casinos and Sports Wagering Contribute Record-Breaking $1.511 Billion to the State in FY2022

August 15, 2022

Lottery profits and casino contributions smash records Maryland Lottery and Gaming shattered records on all fronts in Fiscal Year 2022, generating an all-time high of $1.511 billion in contributions to support the state’s good causes. The new record for contributions to the state, which includes funds from the Lottery, casino gaming, sports wagering and fantasy [...]

Maryland Lottery Adds Pick 5 to Daily Game Lineup

February 3, 2022

Lottery’s first new draw game since 2016 offers prizes up to $50,000 Building on the long-running success of its Pick 3 and Pick 4 games, the Maryland Lottery will add twice-daily drawings of Pick 5 to its lineup beginning Feb. 7. Pick 5 drawings will be held middays and evenings following Pick 3 and Pick […]