Like many others, the pandemic called for creative approaches to connect folks in new ways — many of whom were seeing more of their own homes than usual. Facebook Live, quirky games, and a variety of sweatpants (hey, we were all doing it, right?!) opened up the door to a weekly, live series — with almost the feel and anticipation of appointment tv among the most dedicated and engaged Kansas Lottery fans.

This means of bringing people together for fun, entertainment, and prizes — while apart — may have arisen from tough times, but has become a stable way to connect with fans that will only grow and evolve from here.