Pandemic Affects Hoosier Lottery, Jackpots Will Grow More Slowly

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier Lottery announced that they are changing the amount of money added to the jackpot.

“Recent decreases in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing us to reassess the amount we’re able to increase the Hoosier Lotto jackpot between drawings,” said Executive Director Sarah Taylor.

Hoosier Lottery Executive Director Sarah Taylor

Usually, the increases were between $200,000 and $300,000, but now the jackpot will go up $100,000 at a time. She said changes were also made to Powerball and Mega Millions.