News Summary
In August 2025, Rhode Island Lottery reported a notable 7% increase in sales, attributed mainly to a substantial rise in Powerball sales. Alongside, casinos witnessed a 5% revenue boost, with iGaming and sports betting soaring by 50%. This positive trend mirrors developments in neighboring states, promoting excitement around themed games, including a new ‘Jaws’ instant game launching soon. The overall growth trend indicates a bright future for the Rhode Island gaming and lottery sector, enhancing public interest and innovative gaming options.
Rhode Island has reported significant increases in lottery sales and gaming revenue for August 2025. The state’s lottery saw a 7% rise in sales, primarily driven by a trebling of Powerball sales. In parallel, Rhode Island casinos experienced a 5% increase in gaming revenue. Notably, iGaming and sports betting surged by 50% during the same month.
The surge in sales for the Rhode Island Lottery followed a similar trend seen in neighboring Iowa, where lottery sales increased by 13% for August 2025. This increase is in contrast to the performance of the China Lottery, which reported a decrease of 2% in sales for the same period. Meanwhile, the New Hampshire Lottery recorded impressive figures with $68 million in sports bets for August, while the Massachusetts Lottery experienced a slight decrease with a 3% fall in sales for July 2025.
The Rhode Island Lottery’s recent success can be attributed to the excitement surrounding Powerball, as evidenced by the drawing numbers from October 1, 2025, which were 08-17-22-28-55, with a Power Play number of 14. Additionally, the Lucky For Life game yielded numbers of 01-04-05-16-47 with a Lucky Ball of 07 on the same date. For daily games, the midday draw produced the numbers 1-1-5-6 and the evening draw resulted in 6-5-7-2. The Extra game numbers were 12-13-26-35-36, with an Extra number of 08.
In an exciting development for lottery enthusiasts, the Rhode Island Lottery has announced the launch of a new instant game themed around the iconic film “Jaws,” coinciding with the movie’s 50th anniversary. The “Jaws” instant game will retail for $5, offering players the chance to win up to $50,000. The ticket design will reflect the classic “Jaws” movie poster, and players will enjoy scratch-and-win opportunities. There will also be three second-chance drawings, where participants can win additional prizes, including cash awards and “Jaws”-themed merchandise, enhancing the appeal of this new game.
The growing success of the Rhode Island Lottery and its initiatives showcases the vibrancy of the gaming and lottery industry in the state, mirroring trends seen in other regions while also highlighting local innovations like themed instant games.
The strong performance in August highlights a positive trajectory for the Rhode Island Lottery, with expectations that this trend may continue in the future as gaming options expand and capture more interest from the public.
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