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Lottery officials say court challenge and market competition threaten online revenue; scratch-off sales showing early recovery

House Appropriations Committee · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Pennsylvania Lottery officials told the Appropriations Committee that iLottery litigation with casinos has forced removal of games and threatens online profit streams, though recent profit margin relief and new game launches show early signs of scratch‑off sales growth.

Deputy Director of the Pennsylvania Lottery (speaker 10) told the House Appropriations Committee that the lottery is pursuing several strategies to grow revenue for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians, but litigation and market competition pose risks.

The deputy director said the lottery is optimizing its game portfolio, expanding distribution points and modernizing online services. She said iLottery generated about $80 million in…

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