The issue of gambling over the Internet is the subject of current congressional review. The Oregon Lottery does not have any plans to sell tickets over the Internet and, believes it could be several years before those major public policy and legal issues are resolved to its satisfaction. For example, Oregon state law and administrative rules state that Oregon Lottery prizes may only be paid when a winning ticket physically printed on official Lottery ticket stock is presented for validation and redemption. This can only be accomplished by purchasing a ticket in person from a authorized Lottery retailer. The second concern is that the use of credit could lead some players to wager more than they can afford.
Cash transactions require a conscious decision to spend the money a person has on-hand.
The Oregon Lottery is aware of the enormous potential of the Internet. We will continue to provide the latest information about our games, background on the Lottery and other helpful information on this web site. That puts Oregon in the middle range of other state and national statistics. The vast majority of Oregonians do not have a problem with gambling. However, the State of Oregon and the Lottery recognize that while the government's role is to carry out the will of the majority, it also has an obligation to provide for the needs of the minority.