Oregon Lottery Menu About How We Operate Oregon’s lottery is both a public trust and a market-driven business. Lottery dollars fund education, economic growth, state parks, natural habitats, veteran services, and Outdoor School. Dollars are also allocated to gambling addiction treatment and awareness throughout the state. Our Mission The Lottery’s mission is set out in Article XV of Oregon’s constitution: “Operate a lottery with the highest standards of security and integrity to earn maximum profits for the people of Oregon commensurate with the public good.” The Oregon Lottery is the state’s second largest funding source after personal income tax, contributing over $12 billion to state funding since 1985. The organization runs a complex business that earns profits in a responsible way to reduce potential social costs such as gambling addiction. Commission The five-member Lottery Commission oversees the governance of the Oregon Lottery. The governor appoints commission members for four-year terms. The State Senate confirms the appointments. COMMISSION AND DIRECTOR INFO Your Information We value and protect the privacy of the information you provide to us by using this site or mobile application. It helps us enhance your experience, process your prize claims, and gain insights to improve our interactions with you. We do not, or never would, share or sell your information with other parties. Read on for full details about our privacy policy and your rights related to public records requests. LEGAL AND PRIVACY Lottery’s Commitment to Responsible Gaming The Oregon Lottery is committed to creating revenue to support programs that are important to Oregonians in a way that reduces potential social costs, such as gambling addiction. LEARN MORE Lottery Reports Responsible Gaming Program– Impacts Report FY20 Player Profile Scoreboard Gaming Reports Scoreboard Activity May 2021 Scoreboard Activity June 2021 Scoreboard Activity July 2021 Scoreboard Activity August 2021 Scoreboard Activity September 2021 Scoreboard Activity October 2021 YTD Scoreboard Activity through October 2021 Oregon Lottery Rules and Statutes The Oregon Lottery’s legal framework is a combination of constitutional, statutory and administrative rule language. Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 177 – Oregon State Lottery Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 461 Oregon Lottery Constitution, Article XV (4, 4a, 4b, 4c.) Proceeds and Financials The Oregon Lottery Commission approves the Lottery’s financial statements at its monthly meetings. The secretary of state audits annually the Lottery’s financial statements. Since 1990, the Lottery has earned a “Gold Star” rating over 20 times from the Secretary of State’s Audit Division for excellence in financial reporting. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports 2020 2019 2018 How the Lottery Works – FAQ How much money goes to prizes? What does the Oregon Lottery fund? How much do they get? Who decides where Lottery dollars go? How much of the money goes to the Lottery? Does the Oregon Lottery receive any funding from tax dollars? Who plays the Lottery? How many stores sell Oregon Lottery? How do I apply for Oregon Lottery funds to support my business? What happens to unclaimed lottery money? Learn more about how the Lottery works HISTORY OF THE OREGON LOTTERY 1984 To help jump-start Oregon’s ailing economy and support economic development and job creation throughout the state, the Oregon Lottery was established in 1984 by Oregon voters. 1985 On April 25, 1985, the Oregon Lottery began selling its first game, a Scratch-it called “Pot of Gold.” By November of that year, Oregon’s Game Megabucks℠ followed as the first computer-operated lottery game in Oregon. 1988 A new multi-state lottery game, Lotto America, is launched, with Oregon as one of the seven original members. The game is now Powerball and is played in 47 lottery jurisdictions. 1992 The Oregon Lottery is now offering Keno, Powerball®, Daily 4, Breakopens (pull-tabs), and Video Lottery℠ games (poker only) throughout the state. The Video Lottery gaming system served as a milestone, as it was the first 24-hour, centrally controlled gaming system in the country. 1995 Oregon voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing Lottery funds to be used for public education. Today, 53% of Lottery dollars go to public schools. 1998 Oregon voters again add a constitutional amendment to allow Lottery dollars to go to natural resources that include watershed enhancement and funding to State Parks. A total of 15% of Lottery funds go to these programs. 2001 Win for Life, a new on-line draw game, is added to the Lottery’s game portfolio. 2004 A Milwaukie couple wins a $30 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot. It is still the largest-ever jackpot won for that game. 2005 The West and Chaney families from Southern Oregon win a $340 million Powerball jackpot. At that time, it was the largest U.S. jackpot ever won. 2008 Total prizes won by Lottery winners exceeds $16 billion. 2010 Oregon adds the multi-state game, Mega Millions, to its big jackpot game menu. 2012 The Lottery surpasses the $1 billion sales level for the eighth consecutive year. 2014 The Lottery Responsible Gambling Code of Practice that provides a proactive approach to the promotion of responsible gambling practices and details how the Lottery plans to implement its values as well as guidance to staff on ethical standards and how to achieve them. 2016 Oregon voters approve a constitutional amendment allowing Lottery funds to be used for veteran services and Outdoor School. Today 4% of funds go to Outdoor School, and 1.5% go to veteran services. 2019 The Oregon Lottery launches a new sports betting game, Scoreboard. The game is available on-line only through Scoreboard’s mobile app or on desktop computers. 2020 To date, the Lottery has provided more than $12.5 billion to help fund statewide programs and projects Oregonians care about. The Oregon Lottery was created by voters in 1984. Proceeds from Lottery games have become an important funding source for programs that benefit Oregonians in every corner of the state. Lottery games are based on chance and should be played for entertainment only, not investment purposes. Odds and payout vary by game. Toggle GAMES Toggle ABOUT Toggle OREGON WINS Toggle CONTACT Toggle FOR RETAILERS Copyright 2021 Oregon Lottery