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The Virginia Lottery has rolled out the first virtual sports draw games in the US iLottery space through a partnership with Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Entertainment, introducing frequent-play options that simulate sports outcomes using lottery mechanics. Launched on December 4, 2025, the titles—such as Virtual Football and Virtual Horse Racing—run every two to three minutes, blending instant gratification with regulated digital delivery to attract tech-savvy players. This milestone expands iLottery's portfolio beyond traditional draws and scratchers, potentially lifting contributions to K-12 education by 10-15% through heightened engagement in a market generating $4.5 billion annually.

The Georgia Lottery Corporation has surpassed $30 billion in contributions to the state's education system since its launch in 1993, marking a pivotal achievement in public funding through gaming revenues. Governor Brian P. Kemp highlighted the milestone during a ceremonial check presentation at the Georgia-Georgia Tech football game, underscoring the lottery's role in supporting over 2.25 million HOPE Scholarship recipients and 2.2 million Pre-K participants. This benchmark arrives amid a recent quarterly transfer of $414.8 million, pushing total funds to $30.2 billion and reinforcing the lottery's status as a cornerstone of Georgia's educational infrastructure.