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Washington’s Lottery, Washington State Health Care Authority, Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling and National Council on Problem Gambling Remind People that Children are Too Young to Bet
Olympia, WA (November 24, 2025) – Finding the right holiday gift can be a challenge, and while it is appealing to think that a friend or family member could win it big thanks to a gift of lottery tickets, giving that gift isn’t always appropriate. Washington’s Lottery is teaming up with other state agencies and organizations to remind everyone that lottery tickets are not suitable gifts for children and teens under the age of 18 during the holiday season, or any time of year.
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Washingtonians won nearly 300,000 prizes worth $1,000 or more, including two prizes worth $20,000 and one worth $30,000
Olympia, Wash. (November 19, 2025) – While the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot was won in Georgia on Friday, Washington’s Lottery officials today announced that the state had its own share of big Mega Millions prize winners during the recent jackpot run.
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Scammers are getting creative, but there are simple ways to tell what’s real and what’s not
Olympia, Wash. (November 4, 2025) – As Fraud Awareness Week (November 16-22) approaches, Washington’s Lottery is reminding players to stay alert against people trying to commit lottery scams, which have become increasingly more common across the country. These schemes often involve individuals falsely claiming players have won large prizes, posing as lottery officials, or pretending to be lottery winners who want to give away their prize to others.
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