Endorsed by Gambling911

Illinois Lottery Tickets Now Sold Online: First State to do so

Written by:

Aaron Goldstein

Published on:

Mar/25/2012

Illinois Lottery Tickets Now Sold Online: First State to do so

Illinois became the first state to begin selling lottery tickets online Sunday.

Lottery officials claim that the online sales will help bolster the state’s struggling economy, making lottery tickets easier to purchase.

Online lottery sales received federal approval this past December when the US Justice Department reversed its opinion regarding Internet gambling whereby a 1960’s Wire Act will only be applied to sports wagering. Some states are looking to enhance their online gambling platform with Web poker and casino games.

In some Canadian provinces, the lottery commission oversees all Internet gambling activity including poker and US states could look to follow a similar model, which might also be enhanced through multi-state compacts.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Gambling News

Odds on TJ Watt Next Team

BetOnline.ag opened lines for the next TJ Watt and Trey Hendrickson teams before the NFL Draft as well as before the June 1st salary cap relief cuts.

FanDuel & Bussin' With The Boys Present $25k Donation To Urban League of St Louis For Tornado Relief

FanDuel, in partnership with popular podcast Bussin’ With The Boys, today announced a $25,000 donation to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to support tornado relief efforts following the devastating storm that struck the region on May 16, 2025.

Matt 'Susan Lucci' Savage Looks for 10th Poker Hall of Fame Nomination

"I know I won’t get in under the current system but I’d really like to be nominated for the 10th time if you can spare a vote? #ThankYou"

Mobile vs Desktop Sports Betting: Pros and Cons of Each Platform

Convenience and technology have advanced how people engage with online sports betting. Mobile and desktop platforms both offer core services but come with different strengths and drawbacks based on lifestyle, preferences, and habits. Knowing the trade-offs between the two helps bettors get the most out of their experience, whether they prioritize speed, interface, or control.

Risk Assessment 101: What Poker Can Teach Us About Calculated Risks

Life, much like a high-stakes poker game, is a continuous series of decisions made with incomplete information. From launching a new business venture to making significant investments or navigating major life changes, we rarely possess all the facts.