HELENA — The Montana Lottery today, Nov. 1, announced the postponement of the Montana Millionaire raffle game due to ongoing technical issues affecting ticket sales and system operations.
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The decision was made to ensure all eligible ticket sales are accurately processed and that the integrity of the Montana Millionaire game is maintained for all players.
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The technical issues are related to systems operated by the Montana Lottery’s central gaming vendor, Bally’s Intralot. Teams from Bally’s Intralot and Montana Lottery employees are working diligently to identify the root cause of the issue and implement a solution as quickly as possible.
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“Montana Millionaire is one of our most anticipated games each year, and we understand the disappointment and frustration this postponement has caused,” said Security and Deputy Director, Cory Bailey. “Our priority is protecting the integrity of the game and ensuring every player receives a fair and accurate experience. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the patience of our players and sales agents as we work through these technical challenges.”
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A new sale date and time will be announced once the technical issues have been fully resolved and the Montana Lottery can ensure all sales and game data have been properly validated.
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The Montana Lottery will continue providing updates through its website, social media channels, and sales agent communications as additional information becomes available.
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“We want to thank our players, sales agents, and partners for their patience and understanding,” Director of Marketing and Sales, Anne Charpentier, said. “Our team, along with Bally’s Intralot, remains focused on resolving these issues and moving Montana Millionaire forward as soon as possible.”
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About the Montana Lottery
Established by a citizen’s referendum in 1986, the Montana Lottery has a long history of giving back to the state. We’ve contributed over $2.25 million annually to Montana STEM scholarships, awarded more than $1.27 billion in prizes, and returned approximately $398.2 million to the State of Montana. Additionally, our sales agents have earned $119.2 million in commissions.
