Major Lottery Change Players Eye Record Wins After Scratch-Off Law Update

SCRATCH-off players will soon rake in record jackpot prizes under a major law change affecting lottery operations. The recently passed bill permits more Lottery earnings to be spent on player payouts, bumping up the number of games with big-ticket prizes.

Each state establishes its own lottery rules that govern various aspects of the lottery, including the distribution of earnings. For example, states have regulations on how much money must be profit and how much can be spent on lottery payouts.

In Pennsylvania, the state Senate and House passed a bill permitting the Lottery to allocate a greater portion of its revenue on player payouts.

The bill was introduced by state representative Melissa Shusterman and backed by Lottery officials and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

The Lottery will offer more higher payout traditional games, such as the popular $30 and $50 scratch-offs.

By offering a higher number of big-ticket prizes, the Pennsylvania Lottery hopes to lure in more players and make a bigger profit, which officials argue will benefit the state's seniors.

Profits from the gaming system are used to fund programs benefiting older residents, such as low-cost prescriptions, rent rebates, and free bus passes.

The change would rake in millions of additional dollars for these crucial programs and help improve Pennsylvania seniors' quality of life, according to Shusterman.