Washington residents are now able to purchase, scan and even split the winnings of lottery tickets from their smartphones.
Mido Lotto, an app owned by Lottery Now, launched in Washington last month and allows people to order Mega Millions and Powerball tickets online. The company touts the convenience, saying people won’t have to worry about losing a ticket again.
“The lottery is a really big industry,” said Richard Wheeler, president of Lottery Now. “I’ve seen so much research that says one of the biggest barriers for people is convenience. Tickets aren’t always sold in stores, you have to carry cash to purchase one. We’re trying to mirror what other convenience
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