
LOTTOPLAY DEBUTS WITH FIRST E-INSTANT LAUNCH, VEGAS XTRA PLAYS, WITH DC LOTTERY, POWERED BY EQL GAMES
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2026 – Lottoplay today announced the launch of Vegas Xtra Plays, its first eInstant game with DC Lottery, marking the company’s commercial debut and an important milestone reached less than a year after its founding.
The launch is powered through Lottoplay’s partnership with EQL Games, a leading distributor of iLottery content across North America.
“Launching Vegas Xtra Plays less than a year after founding Lottoplay is an exciting achievement, but it’s only the first step,” said Hili Shakked, Founder and CEO of Lottoplay. “We have assembled an exceptional team and built a strong foundation that will enable us to deliver innovative iLottery games for years to come. We’re excited about the rich and innovative pipeline of titles ahead, and I would like to thank the team at EQL Games for their collaboration and support throughout this launch.” As the company expands its portfolio, Lottoplay remains focused on delivering a steady stream of engaging titles and memorable player experiences to iLottery operators.
Brad Cummings, Founder and CEO of EQL Games, said, “We are really excited to be the first to bring Lottoplay’s products to lotteries and their players. Hili’s proven history speaks for itself as one of the best to ever design eInstant games and the team he is building is first-class. We look forward to expanding their content portfolio across North America.”
DC Lottery Executive Director Randy Burnside said, “The DC Lottery welcomes Lottoplay to the DC Lottery’s roster of games. Given Hili’s track record with games, we are excited to see how Vegas Xtra Plays performs in our marketplace. We expect nothing but upside from this game.”
About Lottoplay
Lottoplay is a boutique iLottery game studio focused on regulated iLottery markets. The company combines world-class game designers and artists with modern proprietary technology to create premium digital gaming experiences.
Leveraging advanced mathematical models and supported by patent-pending innovations, Lottoplay develops innovative games designed to help iLottery operators deepen player engagement and drive sustainable growth.
About EQL Games
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, EQL Games is leading the evolution of the lottery industry by delivering disruptive, first-to-market products as an original game studio, third-party content aggregator and boutique licensor. Committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional lottery models, EQL is creating next-level solutions that engage, excite, and inspire lotteries and players in the U.S. and abroad. By integrating advanced technology and dynamic content, EQL is shaping the future of the lottery.
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