Virgin Islands Lottery

Profile narrative

The Virgin Islands Lottery, also known as the USVI Lottery or The Virgin Islands Lottery, operates as the authorized lottery organization for the United States Virgin Islands. Its primary activity is the sale of lottery tickets for draw‑based games and instant‑win products to residents and visitors. Tickets are available through a network of authorized retail locations spread across the islands. The organization oversees the conduct of scheduled draws, the verification of winning numbers, and the processing of prize claims. All gaming activities are carried out under the regulatory framework established by the territorial government. The organization’s headquarters is situated in the United States of America, as noted in its official profile.

On March 1, 2025, the Virgin Islands Lottery suffered a cyberattack that compromised its information technology systems. The incident forced a temporary suspension of all operations, including retail ticket sales, prize claim processing, and scheduled draws. Consequently, a planned drawing was postponed and regular services were halted while the response effort began. The lottery worked closely with the Bureau of Information Technology, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and external cybersecurity specialists to investigate the breach. These partners assisted in restoring system functionality and in implementing strengthened security measures. Valid tickets for the draws affected by the attack remained eligible for future prize payments. The organization committed to announcing a new draw date once system stability was confirmed and to keeping the public informed through its website and social media channels. Throughout the incident, the lottery maintained open communication channels to provide updates on the status of services and security improvements. Further details about the incident and the ongoing recovery can be found in the press release posted at winusvilottery.com.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.