Virginia Lottery Debuts US-First Virtual Sports iLottery Games
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.