Scientific Games Captures Dual Honors for Lottery and iLottery Titles at 2026 Gaming Intelligence Awards

Scientific Games has claimed Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026. The honors recognize specific games developed in partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery and the Pennsylvania Lottery.

These wins center on distinct retail and digital products that have posted measurable results, according to reporting by Gambling News.

Retail Scratch Game Success with $500,000 FRENZY

The Lottery Game of the Year winner is the $500,000 FRENZY, a $50 instant scratch title featuring 50 top prizes worth $500,000 each. The game follows a win-often approach and includes fast cash instant wins of $100, $500, and $2,000, multipliers of up to 500x, plus a 10-second chance drawing with up to 38 chances to win.

Launched on May 12, 2026, the title has generated more than $108 million in sales.

iLottery Recognition for THE GUS GAME SHOW

THE GUS GAME SHOW, developed with the Pennsylvania Lottery, earned iLottery Game of the Year through consistent player engagement and retention.

Scientific Games Chief Player Experience Officer Matt Lynch stated: “Winning Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year demonstrates how collaboration can translate new ideas into strong performance in support of lottery beneficiary programs. These awards recognize the game design, player insights, and creative storytelling that we put into building games that connect with players and deliver results for lotteries. We congratulate the Massachusetts State Lottery and Pennsylvania Lottery on these shared achievements. From a fresh approach to retail scratch game prize structures to a new digital stage for a beloved lottery mascot, these games show what we can accomplish together.”

The results illustrate concrete outcomes from targeted design choices in both formats.