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Illinois Lottery Launches Booming Bucks Instant Ticket to Fund STEAM Programs

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Illinois Lottery Launches Booming Bucks Instant Ticket to Fund STEAM Programs

 

The Illinois Lottery is announcing its newest instant ticket, Booming Bucks, which will raise funds for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programs in Illinois public schools.

All proceeds from the Booming Bucks instant ticket will support the School STEAM Grant Program, which the Illinois State Board of Education will create and run. This grant program will support STEAM programming for K-12 students in Illinois, specifically in lower income neighborhoods. The grant program will give priority to programs that provide hands-on experience and that focus on encouraging female students to enter STEAM fields.

STEAM programs are designed to build a culture of learning and functional literacy while sharpening students’ individual intellect and critical thinking skills.

“The Illinois Lottery is proud to support the learning and development of K-12 students across the state of Illinois with our new specialty ticket. The STEAM programs funded by Booming Bucks will inspire creativity, collaboration, and innovation to foster a brighter future for our students and our state,” said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays.

The Illinois Lottery is the first lottery in the country to have an Instant Ticket that specifically supports STEAM programming. Booming Bucks was made possible through generous support from the Illinois General Assembly and the sponsor of Public Act 101-0561, Illinois State Senator Iris Y. Martinez.

“We are grateful to the General Assembly for creating this opportunity to fund STEAM programs in Illinois schools,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. “To get more women and people of color into science and engineering, we have to start young. This special lottery ticket will support inclusive, exciting, and hands-on learning for students to jumpstart their exposure to STEAM careers.”

“By creating an additional source, through the Illinois Lottery, to provide more funds for STEAM programs in underserved school districts, residents have a new opportunity to support our students,” said Illinois State Senator Iris Y. Martinez. “I commend this initiative and encourage all who can to test their luck on this new ticket, directly benefiting students in communities of color.”

The Booming Bucks ticket costs $2 and gives players the chance to win up to $20,000. The ticket is on sale now at Illinois Lottery retail locations.

This specialty ticket is one of nine in the Illinois Lottery’s portfolio of instant tickets that support special causes. Since 2006, the Illinois Lottery has directed more than $50 million in funding toward special causes in Illinois through specialty ticket sales.

To learn more about this ticket, visit Specialty Tickets: STEAM.

About the Illinois Lottery:

Founded in 1974, the Illinois Lottery has contributed over $21 billion (since 1985) to the state’s Common School Fund to assist K-12 public schools, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars to the Capital Projects Fund and to special causes like homelessness prevention, Illinois Veterans services, the fight against breast cancer, MS research, Special Olympics, police memorials and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to playing in-store, the Illinois Lottery offers online and mobile play for all draw-based Illinois Lottery games at illinoislottery.com. Players must be at least 18 years old.

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CT Gaming Confirms Presence at SAGSE LatAm 2024

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CT Gaming has confirmed its participation in the SAGSE exhibition. The expo will take place in Buenos Aires from March 20 to 21. The company will showcase its most successful solutions, along with business opportunities for development in the region.

One of the highlights at CT Gaming’s booth 308 will be EZ MODULO 32/32 cabinet. Equipped with two 32” Full HD monitors, an extra-large player’s deck, and striking LED lighting, this cabinet provides players with the ultimate immersive experience. For maximum efficiency, the cabinet also features a wide player deck for installing different panels for the CMS.

Among the established products that have built the company’s reputation are the multigames from the Diamond King series – Diamond King and Diamond King 2. Both multigame packages are linked to the three-level progressive jackpot – Diamond Tree, which further ensures excitement from winning various bonuses and rewards. Both multigame packages feature 50 titles that combine classics with new offerings from the company.

The other representative from the multigame family will be the Mermaid’s Quest, the shiniest pearl in CT Gaming’s jewelry box. The concept is fully inspired by the magical and mystical underwater realm, featuring mesmerizing details and 12 captivating titles, all of which are linked to a progressive jackpot. In addition, there are two unique bonus screens offering excitement and rewards.

Apart from the slot machine and the multigame packages, the company will focus on presenting its Casino Management System – Rhino. The system offers an all-in-one solution for every gaming floor, covering all aspects of the land-based operation and helping drive revenues. Rhino CMS features a variety of modules, among which are real-time monitoring and notifications, slot and live games management, and loyalty programs.

“With our participation at SAGSE, we aim not only to present our bestsellers but also to showcase our vision, achievements and our commitment to development. We look forward to the exhibition and the opportunities that await us there,” Georgi Koprinarov, Executive Director of CT Gaming for Latin America, said.

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IGT PlayDigital Content Now Live in All Seven US iGaming States with Recent Games Deployment in Rhode Island

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International Game Technology announced that its IGT PlayDigital iGaming content library is now available in Rhode Island via the Bally Casino Rhode Island app and on BallyCasino.com. This milestone content deployment makes IGT PlayDigital one of only two suppliers to offer content in all seven U.S. online gaming jurisdictions.

“Bally Casino is pleased to make IGT PlayDigital’s legendary game portfolio available to our players from the first day of online gaming in Rhode Island. We’ve created a top-tier player experience at Bally Casino that gives players the convenient opportunity to experience many of their favorite IGT slots such as Cleopatra, Cats and Wolf Run at any time and from any location inside Rhode Island,” said Craig Eaton, Bally’s Rhode Island Operations President.

“IGT PlayDigital is thrilled to extend the reach of our market-leading games and promotional tools portfolio to players in Rhode Island via our strategic partnership with Bally’s Corporation. As a long-time lottery and gaming supplier in Rhode Island, IGT is deeply committed to propelling the success of iGaming in the State and delivering highly entertaining games such as Cash Eruption and Fortune Coin that are proven to drive player engagement,” said Gil Rotem, IGT President of iGaming.

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DraftKings Launches “My Stat Sheet” – A New Tool to Promote Responsible Gaming

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DraftKings Inc. unveiled My Stat Sheet, a gaming tool that gives players the ability to assess, track, and interact with their personal stats through intuitive charts and information that will help empower players to make data-driven decisions on their own play and therefore promote responsible gaming. This new feature is now available across all DraftKings and Golden Nugget products.

“As sports betting technology continues to evolve, DraftKings remains committed to continuously enhancing our robust responsible gaming program. The My Stat Sheet tool will help customers evaluate their play and make informed choices,” Jennifer Aguiar, Chief Compliance Officer at DraftKings.

Customers can view time spent on the platform, deposits, withdrawals, contest involvement, wagers placed, and net win/loss across monthly, yearly, and lifetime views through intuitive charts and filtering options. My Stat Sheet is accessible to all customers through all DraftKings platforms.

“Responsible gaming has always been a core priority at DraftKings. We are constantly innovating to find new ways to apply technology that enhances our responsible gaming initiatives, and My Stat Sheet is an important milestone for us as an industry leader,” said Paul Liberman, DraftKings President of Global Product and Technology.

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