Lottery ticket app Mido Lotto launches in Montana, its 8th state in the US

Lottery-ticket app Mido Lotto is expanding into Montana. The company is celebrating its launch in the Treasure State by giving all eligible residents a free Lottery ticket. Montanans can claim the ticket by downloading the Mido Lotto app and entering promo code "Treasure" before September 30.

Since its establishment in California in 2020, the brand has become the highest-rated transactional Lottery app in the Apple iTunes Store with over twenty-five thousand five-star reviews, the company says. It has rapidly expanded to eight states, including neighboring Oregon. To date, its users have won over $3 million.

Kevin Kramer, founder of the company and CEO of parent company Lottery Now, stated: "We're thrilled to offer Montanans a safe, convenient and legitimate way to play Lottery draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions."

"Since 1987, the Montana Lottery has funded important state programs, and we're excited to support these impactful giveback initiatives through incremental ticket sales. Mido Lotto attracts mobile customers who typically don't play the Lottery the way it's currently offered, which means more contributions going to worthy causes such as public education, safety and health programs," he added.

As part of its launch, Mido Lotto is identifying local causes and organizations throughout Montana that it can support, says the company. For instance, in Ennis, the app is partnering with both the chamber of commerce and the school district to identify the best giveback opportunities. 

"As the only Montana-based company offering Lottery courier services, we're highly invested in supporting local communities across the state," Kramer noted. 

Adrienne Goldsworthy, executive director of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce shared that her team is "working hand-in-hand with Mido Lotto's Montana-based leadership on a roadmap to make a measurable impact for both local businesses and schools in our community." 

Similar to DoorDash or Instacart, Mido Lotto works as an intermediary allowing customers to order official state Lottery draw-game tickets from their smartphone. Tickets for every order placed are fulfilled from a Mido Lotto-owned Montana-licensed retailer in compliance with state law. 

Rich Wheeler, president of Lottery Now, commented: "Players no longer have to worry about missing a draw, misplacing a ticket or forgetting to claim winnings again. Now busy Montanans can enjoy the time-saving convenience of ordering tickets from anywhere in the state - and not miss being a part of the excitement the Lottery brings. We're looking forward to some big winners in Montana."

Players can use the app to send tickets as gifts, play with friends and instantly claim winnings up to $600. For larger prize amounts, physical tickets are securely delivered to the player so they can collect their winnings at a claim center in accordance with Montana state Lottery regulations.