A new digital lottery experience is now available in Ohio with the release of the Lottery Card by Linq3 and the Blackhawk Network. The new mobile-enabled option is available in grocery and retail outlets, such as Giant Eagle, Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Kroger, providing players with a new way to enjoy Mega Millions and Powerball gaming.

Among the First:

Ohio is one of the first states to offer the Lottery Card, which is a digital option allowing players to enter the draw games from their mobile device. Adults who are 18 years of age or older can purchase the cards, found on gift card racks and checkout lanes of available retailers.

According to a recent press release…

The Lottery Card is a digital way for players to enjoy the lottery via gift card. The card can be used by the purchaser or given as a gift. The cards allow for game play on Mega Millions and the Powerball, with a purchase price of just $10 for five plays and ten plays for $20. Consumers who purchase the Lottery Card, players will pay for the cost of the card they choose, plus $0.89 which is the cost for Mobile Play Benefits.

To play with the Lottery Card, consumers need to purchase a card. To enter a drawing, players will need to text in the unique code on the Lottery Card to a specific number. The player inputs their name and location to finish up the card enrollment, which is done just one time.

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A message will then be sent with the quick pick numbers, along with the draw date and additional information of the transaction. Winners will then be notified with a picture and text message with most winnings paid via PayPal. Once enrolled, players can play as many times as they like with the Lottery Card, reloading it via the checkout at the accepted retailers.

Linq3 and Blackhawk Network:

The Lottery Card is a creation of the Blackhawk Network, a global financial technology company, and Linq3, a technology company that works to design, build and market state-of-the-art solutions for easier and more exciting lottery gaming.

Linq3 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Linq3, Tom Spiegel, commented on the recent launch by stating: “Lottery players, like all consumers, want convenience and a great user experience. The Lottery Card provides both. It’s a product designed to fit with consumers’ increasingly busy and digital lifestyles.”