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Minnesota Lottery confirms technical communications error delayed $2 billion Powerball drawing
I would agree that redundant communications are needed, but disagree as to cost. It is actually cheap these days to have redundant architecture. There are ways to (relatively) cheaply build redundancy into every single part of an architecture. The state lotteries are largely reliant upon a few large lottery vendors to do all the work for them; the in-house IT staffs are not the lotteries' strength. So if the vendors are not good at it, then the lotteries will not be either.
Nov 13, 2022, 9:32 am - Todd - Lottery News
Minnesota Lottery confirms technical communications error delayed $2 billion Powerball drawing
Lottery staff and vendors overloaded by sales data
By Kate Northrop
The Minnesota Lottery confirmed yesterday that the cause for the delayed $2 billion Powerball drawing was a technical communications error brought on by an overwhelming amount of sales data.
If you recall the Powerball fever that took over the nation this past week, you'll also remember the ten-hour delay before the drawing took place.
When the drawing did finally occur Tuesday morning, it turns out that just one
Nov 11, 2022, 4:03 pm - Todd - Lottery News
California's 2022 lottery winners: A mystery billionaire and 100+ millionaires
More people + more vendors = more sales more winners.
It's just a ratio thing.
Dec 27, 2022, 9:22 am - TheMeatman2005 - Lottery News
Mississippi Lottery passes $2 billion in gross sales
Since the first tickets were sold in November 2019, the Mississippi Lottery has passed $2 billion in gross sales.
These four years have passed in a flurry of excitement and growth, said Mississippi Lottery Corp. President Jeff Hewitt. Reaching the $2 billion mark is an incredible accomplishment, and we are excited about continuing our growth and success into year five.
MLC has returned more than $500 million to the state for roads, bridges and education. More than $377 million has gone
Jan 18, 2024, 6:59 am - Todd - Lottery News
Ryan Mindell appointed Executive Director of Texas Lottery
By Kate Northrop
The Texas Lottery Commission announced the appointment of Ryan Mindell as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery in a press release issued Thursday.
With a track record of multiple leadership functions at both the Texas Lottery and in the lottery industry, Ryan Mindell will serve as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery.
With a unanimous decision, we are proud to appoint Ryan Mindell as the Texas Lottery Commission's newest Executive Director, Texa
Apr 22, 2024, 8:03 am - Todd - Lottery News