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The lottery industry enters February 2026 with a focus on regulatory adjustments, impending game launches, and ongoing preparations for major events.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed civil fraud charges against Lottery.com, a digital platform for purchasing lottery tickets, and three former executives. The regulator alleges the company and its leadership deliberately overstated revenues by hundreds of percent during 2021 and early 2022 to facilitate a merger and public listing.

The lottery sector continues to see massive jackpot escalations in major multi-state games, alongside ongoing scrutiny of past draws and new game launches.

Allwyn has confirmed a comprehensive 24-hour suspension of all United Kingdom National Lottery digital services to execute the most significant technical infrastructure upgrade in the lottery's recent history. The operator announced on January 22 that the National Lottery website and mobile app will go offline from 11:00 PM GMT on Saturday, January 24, until 11:00 PM GMT on Sunday, January 25, to facilitate the migration of 11.8 million player accounts to a new central management system.

No jackpot winner in the January 19 drawing keeps the prize building toward potential nine-figure territory.

The global lottery sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid steady jackpot rollovers and notable player wins across major games.

The multi-state Powerball lottery continues its rollover streak, with no jackpot winner in the January 14, 2026, drawing, pushing the estimated grand prize to $156 million for the upcoming Saturday draw.

The U.S. multi-state Powerball lottery continues its rollover streak, with no jackpot winner in the Monday, January 12, 2026, drawing, pushing the estimated grand prize to $156 million for the next draw on Wednesday, January 14.

Multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions continue rollovers into 2026, sustaining high player interest following holiday-season billion-dollar wins.

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. reintroduced legislation to authorize and regulate online casino gaming and online lottery sales, marking a significant step toward potential i-Gaming expansion in one of the largest US markets. Filed as Senate Bill 2614 on January 7, 2026, the proposal seeks to establish a framework for interactive gaming, including provisions for digital lottery ticket sales under state oversight. This development underscores growing momentum for modernizing lottery operations amid evolving player preferences for convenient online access.

Multi-state U.S. lotteries see early 2026 rollovers, maintaining player engagement post-holiday billion-dollar wins.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has issued the annual financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and 2025, revealing record revenues alongside a decline in net proceeds allocated to education. Conducted by independent firm Cherry Bekaert, the audit confirms the financial statements fairly present the lottery's position, with FY 2025 revenues reaching $6.6 billion—an increase from $5.4 billion the prior year. However, net revenues transferred to the Education Lottery Fund dropped to $1.05 billion from $1.07 billion, reflecting shifts in product mix and margin pressures that warrant scrutiny in a maturing market.

A single ticket in Arkansas secures the second-largest lottery jackpot in history at $1.817 billion, highlighting sustained demand for multi-state draw games.

The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) confirmed no jackpot winner in the December 15 Powerball drawing, triggering a rollover that elevated the grand prize to an estimated $1.25 billion for the upcoming December 17 draw. This marks the second time in 2025 that Powerball has surpassed the $1 billion threshold, underscoring sustained player engagement in the flagship U.S. multi-state game.

Major US jackpots continue rollover patterns, driving unprecedented player interest and sales.

Scientific Games has completed the largest technology conversion in global lottery history, fully transitioning Allwyn UK's National Lottery operations to its Momentum central gaming system on December 5, 2025. This overhaul, involving the migration of millions of transactions and 43,500 retailer records from a 2009-era platform, enables nationwide draw sales, enhanced retailer tools, and foundational support for future digital innovations. As the UK's lottery generates £8 billion annually—funding £30 million weekly to good causes—the upgrade positions Allwyn to double contributions to £60 million by the end of its 10-year license, while addressing legacy inefficiencies in a market facing rising digital demands.