The Arizona Lottery was voted into existence by a public initiative in November 1980, becoming the first state west of the Mississippi to have a legal, state-administered lottery. Although the initial approval margin was slim - 51 to 49 percent - subsequent referendums showed high public support. In November 1997, 68 percent of the voters approved the Lottery for five years and, in November 2002, they extended the Lottery for another 10 years with a 73 percent majority. Lottery sales began July 1, 1981, with a single $1 “Scratch It Rich” instant game that sold out 21.4 million tickets in 10 days! Scratchers remained the only product until 1984 when the Arizona Lottery introduced its first online game, “The Pick.” An immediate success, sales topped $86.4 million in the first year. Other online additions included Fantasy 5 in 1991, Powerball in 1994 and Pick 3 in 1998. Since its inception, the Arizona Lottery has generated more than $5.5 billion in revenues and returned over $1.8 billion in net revenues to the state. For seven consecutive years, sales have topped a quarter of a billion dollars with a record-setting $397.5 million in FY05 and a record return to the state of over $116 million.

Arizona Lottery Reports Strong Sales Despite Down Economy, Off to Strong Start for 2010
New games like Millionaire Raffle, variety in product price-points, prove to be a winning strategy
PHOENIX, Arizona (December 21, 2009) - On June 30 of this year, the Arizona Lottery closed out its 2009 fiscal year with a record-breaking $484 million in sales—the highest amount in the Lottery’s history and a 2.4 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. As the end of the calendar year approaches, sales numbers for fiscal year 2010 are already trending strongly higher.....................Subscribers

Proposal to Plug Budget Deficit Involves Lottery Securitization
PHOENIX, Arizona (December 20, 2009) -- While other contributors to state revenues have dropped off severely, the Arizona Lottery has been a growing source of tens of millions of dollars per year since its inception in 1980..................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Player Appreciation Events
PHOENIX, Arizona (December 11, 2009) - Phoenix Suns tickets and a $5,000 Fry’s gift card could be yours for free if you attend one of the Arizona Lottery player appreciation events across the Valley during the next two weeks.......................Subscribers

The Arizona Lottery’s Current Authorization is Scheduled to Expire July 1, 2012; Reauthorization for the Lottery Expected to be on the 2010 General Election Ballot
PHEONIX, Arizona (December 9, 2009) – Notwithstanding the Arizona Lottery funds a variety of voter-approved state programs in areas such as education, health and transportation and has contributed $2.3 billion in all to its beneficiaries, its future isn’t assured.....................Subscribers

Treasurer Reports Increased Lottery Sales But Less Revenue To State
TUSCON, Arizona (December 8, 2009) – According to a local media report State Treasurer Dean Martin, says that the state has blown through its $700 million dollar credit line and had to dig into some internal accounts for another $73 million...................Subscribers

Lottery Revenue Securitization Plan May Need to Go to Voters
State Lawmakers to Hold Another Special Session
PHOENIX, Arizona (November 20, 2009) - State lawmakers are already eyeing another special session on the budget next month, including a proposal to ask voters to breathe new life into the Arizona Lottery..................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Sales Holding Up
Major Change In Business Strategy That Created The Change In Revenues
PHEONIX, Arizona (November 20, 2009) - According to local news sources even as residents cut back on spending due to the uncertainties of a sagging economy, the latest figures show the Arizona Lottery's sales are holding up..........................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Gives Away Free Powerball Tickets That Could Be Worth $66 Million
Purchasers of Millionaire Raffle “Holiday Edition” by Nov. 19 receive free Powerball ticket
PHOENIX, Arizona  (November 4, 2009) - Just in time for the growing Powerball jackpot currently sitting at $66 million for tonight’s drawing, the Arizona Lottery is doling out free Powerball tickets to players who purchase an Arizona Lottery Millionaire Raffle...................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Reveals ‘Behind the Scenes’ TV Commercial Production
Newest Cash Spectacular television spot viewable online alongside “making of” video
PHOENIX, Arizona  (September 24, 2009) - On a hot June day in Buckeye, Ariz., a crew of more than 100 creative individuals,  from camera operators and directors to actors and sound technicians,  worked from dawn to dusk to create the newest TV commercial for the Arizona Lottery’s $100 Million Cash Spectacular Scratchers ticket......................Subscribers

9-9-9 a Lucky Number Sequence for Arizona Lottery Players
PHOENIX, Arizona (September 11, 2009) - More than 2,000 players of the Arizona Lottery’s Pick 3 chose the “lucky” number sequence of 9-9-9 for the drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the first time since August 2008 (8/08/08) that a single number marked the day, month and year.................Subscribers

Arizona Legislators Propose Selling Arizona Lottery’s Headquarters
PHOENIX, Arizona (August 21, 2009) - The Arizona Lottery’s headquarters would be included in a selection of Buildings being proposed for sale in order to patch the State Budget Deficit, according to a report................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery to Launch New Four-Number Drawing Game
New Game Offers Opportunity For $20,000 Jackpot Winners Six Days A Week
PHOENIX, Arizona (August 6, 2009) - Arizona Lottery players looking to win big money for just a couple of bucks will find their match with a new game launching Aug. 9 that will provide high jackpots and a chance to win big money six days a week — all for just $2........................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Has New Game With Big Money
PHEONIX, Arizona (August 6, 2009) - The Arizona Lottery is launching a new four-number game that will provide high jackpots and a chance to win big money six days a week -- all for just $2. The "2by2" game begins Sunday....................Subscribers

State Lottery Sales Way Up Despite Bad Economy; Arizona Inks New Five-Year Contract for Ticket Services
PHOENIX, Arizona (June 15, 2009) -- Sales of Arizona Lottery scratcher tickets are up ten (10%) percent over last year, making it a no-brainer for the state to ink a new five-year service contract with its instant ticket provider, Scientific Games......................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Awards New Contract For Instant Ticket Printing And Production Services To Pollard Banknote
YPSILANTI, Michigan (June 15, 2009) – The Arizona Lottery has awarded Pollard Banknote a new five-year contract for instant ticket printing and production services following a procurement competition that took place earlier this year. This new contract is scheduled to commence in January 2010 and includes five 1-year renewal options.......................Subscribers

GTECH Chosen By The Arizona Lottery To Supply Instant-Ticket Management And Distribution System/Services, Following Competitive Procurement
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (April 7, 2009) - GTECH Corporation announced that it has been chosen by the Arizona Lottery to provide a new instant-ticket product management and distribution system, as well as related services...............Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Launches Four-Number Drawing Game
ARIZONA, USA (March 13, 2009) -- A new Arizona Lottery game launching Sunday, March 29, will allow all grand prize winners to keep the entire $10,000 jackpot to themselves no matter how many players choose the same winning number combination................Subscribers

Governor Names New Head for Arizona Lottery
PHOENIX, Arizona (February 17, 2009) -- New Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has appointed fellow Republican Jeff Hatch-Miller as the Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery.............Subscribers