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The California Lottery
On November 6, 1984, 58% of California's voters approved Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act. The Act provides that at least 34% of the Lottery revenues must go to public education. This supplemental funding provides schools with additional resources to meet their locally determined needs.
The act specifies that the lottery is to be operated and administered by a Commission appointed by the Governor. The Legislature has the authority to amend the Lottery Act if, by doing so, it furthers the purposes of the Act.

Chargers Team Up with the California Lottery
California Lottery Launches New San Diego Chargers Scratchers® Game
SAN DIEGO, California (August 24, 2010) -- For the first time in its history, the California Lottery is teaming up with the San Diego Chargers to put out a fantastic new Scratchers ticket that gives players a chance to win unique prizes like season tickets.................Subscribers

Three Remain in California Lottery Pitch
SACRAMENTO, California (August 18, 2010) – Omnicom's Alcone Marketing Group, independent David & Goliath and Interpublic's McCann Worldgroup have emerged as finalists in the California Lottery Commission review.........Subscribers

Five Shops Still in Contention for Lottery Contract
CALIFORNIA (July 22, 2010) -- Primary incumbent BBDO has failed to advance to the semifinals of the California Lottery Commission review.......Subscribers

California Lottery Incumbent BBDO Is Out of Running
Client spends about $35 mil. annually in measured media
SACRAMENTO, California (July 22, 2010) - Primary incumbent BBDO has failed to advance to the semifinals of the California Lottery Commission review.........Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Help Catch Embezzling Suspect
SACRAMENTO, California (July 13, 2010) - The California Lottery today announced that its investigators, in cooperation with Primm Resort security staff, helped gather evidence that has led to the arrest and charging........Subscribers

Increasing Return to Players is Paying Dividends
SACRAMENTO, California (July 4, 2010) – According to local media reports instant win ticket sales leaped by $55 million in June, the first month that a new law allowed lottery officials to increase the percentage of revenues returned in prize money..........Subscribers

California Online Gambling Bill Fails
SACRAMENTO, California (June 30, 2010) – According to local media reports Senator Rod Wright’s bill to make California the first state to legalize online gambling has bogged down in the face of strong opposition from Inland tribes with casinos and other critics...........Subscribers

Gambling With Welfare Money Not OK In California
SACRAMENTO, California (June 27, 2010) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is pulling the plug on gambling with welfare money.....................Subscribers

Lottery Launches “Millions in Cash,” the Highest Paying Scratchers® Game in Lottery History
SACRAMENTO, California (June 10, 2010) - Lottery officials are pleased to announce that they have launched a new Scratchers game that will give out more prize money and create more instant millionaires than any single Scratchers game in California Lottery history..........Subscribers

California Lottery Kicks Off Review
Media spending from 2006-09 was nearly $100 million
SAN FRANCISCO, California (June 10, 2010) - As expected, the California Lottery has issued a request for proposals (RFP) as it opens a review for its ad account, kicking off what is likely to be one of the most closely watched and hotly contested West Coast contests of the year...........Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Arrest Operators of Illegal Scheme
SACRAMENTO, California (June 10, 2010) - Lottery investigators arrested six people suspected of operating an illegal lottery scheme today in Richmond and San Pablo..................Subscribers

Lottery Headquarters Project Currently Below Budget
SACRAMENTO, California (June 3, 2010) -- News sources reported today that the California State Lottery headquarters is currently way under budget..........Subscribers

California Senate Bill Would Authorize the Creation of Intrastate Online Poker Sites
PALM SPRINGS, California (June 1, 2010) - California state Senator Roderick Wright late Friday amended Senate Bill 1485 to empower the state’s Department of Justice to award up to three contracts to California-based “hub” operators to run.......................Subscribers

California Lottery Sales Up Five Percent; Boost Attributed to New Business Plan and New Legislation
 SACRAMENTO, California (May 20, 2010) – The California Lottery today announced projected sales figures for fiscal year 2009/2010 that show revenues up nearly five percent over last fiscal year, which means that schools could be getting up to $55 million more than last year..............Subscribers

California Lottery Gears Up for Advertising Proposal
NEW YORK, New York (May 18, 2010) – A leading advertising trade publication reports the California Lottery Commission is preparing to call for proposals for its advertising contract................Subscribers

Winner Claims $266 Million MEGA Millions® Jackpot
KNBC Employee Requests Exclusive with Husband, Gets Denied
SACRAMENTO, California (May 12, 2010) – California Lottery officials announced the winner of the $266 million MEGA Millions jackpot claimed their ticket today. Gilbert and Jackie Cisneros have been household names since winning the record-breaking jackpot on May 4th..............Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Crack Down on Illegal Underground Lottery Scheme
SACRAMENTO, California (May 5, 2010) - Lottery investigators, working with the San Pablo Police Department, the state Department of Justice and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, have executed a search warrant at four retail stores in San Pablo to gather evidence for an investigation into a possible illegal lottery.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Cancels Millionaire TV Show
FRESNO, California (May 5, 2010) - The television game show that made Snow White a multimillionaire is going off the air.................Subscribers

Lottery Continues To Bet On Education; on Target to Contribute $1billion for the 10th Year in a Row
SACRAMENTO, California (May 2, 2010) - The California Lottery exists for just one purpose: to generate supplemental funds for education. During the past 25 years, it has done exactly that. Lottery players have contributed $22 billion to public schools and colleges since it began operations in 1985..........................Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Arrest East Bay CVS Manager for Scratchers Theft
SACRAMENTO, California (April 22, 2010) - The California Lottery today announced that its Security/Law Enforcement Division investigators have arrested an assistant manager at an East Bay CVS Pharmacy for stealing 268 packs of Scratchers tickets valued at $73,200.....................Subscribers

Governor Makes Appointment To Gambling Commission
CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (April 22, 2010) – Reports Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed retired Urban League Executive Director James Shelby to the California Gambling Control Commission...................Subscribers

California Lottery's Scratchcards to Return More Money to Players
Officials estimate that an annual $75 million more will be paid on the rub-off card games starting in June under a plan aimed at boosting gambling revenue for the state
SACRAMENTO, California (April 14, 2010) – According to Patrick McGreevy writing in ‘The Los Angeles Times’ California Lottery's scratchcard games will return more money to players under a new plan aimed at boosting gambling revenue for the state....................Subscribers

California Lottery Sponsors Financial Literacy Courses for Teens
SACRAMENTO, California (March 25, 2010) -  In honour of April being recognized as Financial Literacy Month in California, the California Lottery today announced a new partnership with the YoungBiz Foundation California to sponsor a series of financial literacy seminars for Sacramento-area teens.........................Subscribers

Lottery Employees Back To Work As Usual
SAN FRANCISCO (March 24, 2010)  – News reported today that an Alameda County judge said today he would order furloughs halted for tens of thousands of state employees, a ruling that would return the State Lottery and many other state agencies to their normal schedules of five days a week.................Subscribers

No Action On ‘Losers Lottery’ Proposal
CHRB Says Come Back With More Information
LA JOLLA, California (March 22, 2010) -- A proposal to create a lottery for losing horseracing bets was heard by the California Horseracing Board, with no endorsement or reportable action..................Subscribers

Senate Approves Bill to Return More Prize Money to Players
SACRAMENTO, California (March 22, 2010) -- The state Senate has approved a bill intended to dedicate a larger percentage of California Lottery money to the public................Subscribers

Proposed Legislation Would Increase the Amount of Money Returned to Players
LOS ANGELES, California (February 23, 2010) – Reports indicate California lottery jackpots could be getting bigger. According to one estimate backers of the proposed legislation say it could increase the amount of money the California Lottery pays to schools, from $1 billion to $1.4 billion......................Subscribers

Lottery Reforms May Go Before Voters
SACRAMENTO, California (February 9, 2010) -- Supporters of a new initiative to remake the California Lottery have been given the go ahead to gather signatures to try to get their idea on a future statewide ballot.......................Subscribers

State Lottery Initiative Enters Circulation, Allows Greater Percentage of State Lottery Revenue to be Used for Prizes
And Requires Smaller Percentage to be Used for Expenses. Initiative Statute
SACRAMENTO,California (February 9, 2010) -- California Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.................Subscribers

Lottery Announces Spelling Bee Sponsorship
SACRAMENTO, California (February 4, 2010) - For 25 years, the California Lottery has been supporting California educational efforts by providing supplemental income to schools. Today, the Lottery spelled out an exciting new educational endeavor – the sponsoring of a series of 14 spelling bees in cities across the state...................Subscribers

Southern Californians Clean Up on This Week’s “Make Me a Millionaire”
Lottery Game Show awarded more than $19 million in Cash and Prizes in 2009
SACRAMENTO, California (January 2, 2010) - "Make Me a Millionaire," the California Lottery’s TV game show, awarded 12 lucky contestants a total of $115,000 in cash and prizes on this week’s show.....................Subscribers

Make Me a Millionaire
Southern Californians Walk – and Drive – Away with Big Prizes
SACRAMENTO, California (December 27, 2009) - "Make Me a Millionaire," the California Lottery’s TV game show, awarded 12 lucky contestants a total of $105,000 in cash and prizes on this week’s show..........................Subscribers

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Lottery Commission Appointment
SACRAMENTO, California (December 22, 2009) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that Margaret Mims, 55, of Fresno, has been reappointed to the State Lottery Commission, where she has served as a commissioner since September..................Subscribers

California Lottery, Warner Bros. Pictures Team Up on Sherlock Holmes Scratchers® Ticket
SACRAMENTO, California (November 12, 2009) -- Sherlock Holmes may not be coming to the big screen until Christmas Day, but thanks to the California Lottery and Warner Bros. Pictures, lottery players can get a taste of the exciting action-adventure mystery by picking up the recently released Sherlock Holmes Scratchers ticket.......................Subscribers

San Dimas Lotto Retailer Hosts Lottery ‘Grab’ Game
SAN DIMAS, California (November 13, 2009) - Rivera, of San Dimas, was one of dozens of people who participated in a promotional event for the California Lottery and the liquor store - which officials refer to as the "heavyweight champ" of lotto sales.................Subscribers

California Lottery Gives Players Popular Free Song Download
SACRAMENTO, California (November 11, 2009) - The California Lottery wants to make sure their players “get it all” and it is offering a free song download to prove it!..................Subscribers

D & G Group Company is California Lottery’s Top Retailer
SACRAMENTO, California (November 5, 2009) -Located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, D & G Group Company sells more than $62,000 in California Lottery products per week and today the San Francisco business was recognized as the California Lottery’s 2009 “Retailer of the Year.” .....................Subscribers

This Snow Globe Can Make You A Millionaire
LOS ANGELES, California (November 6, 2009) - Snow globes are popular during the holidays, but there's one in South L.A. that has a lot of people really excited...................Subscribers

California Lottery Announce 2009 Breeders’ Cup Promotion
SACRAMENTO, California (October 20, 2009) - The California Lottery today announced a renewed partnership with Breeders’ Cup Ltd. and the Oak Tree Racing Association for a Breeders’ Cup Classic Lottery Sweepstakes worth $230,000 in prizes to lucky players.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Gives Nine Players a Second Chance After Gaffe
SACRAMENTO, California (October 15, 2009) -- It was reported that Hazel Culpepper and Anita Johnson were prevented from vying for millions of dollars because of a mistake by California Lottery officials...................Subscribers

California Lottery picks a winner with Smartplay’s Origin™ System
EDGEWATER PARK, New Jersey (October 15, 2009) - Flexible, compact, secure and cost effective. It’s no wonder the California Lottery decided Smartplay’s Origin™ System was the best way to add more game dimension and diversity to their already strong on-line game offerings! ........................Subscribers

California Lottery Wins Financial Reporting Award
SACRAMENTO, California (October 5, 2009) -- For the sixth consecutive year, the California Lottery has received a prestigious award for financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)..................Subscribers

Fresno County Sheriff Named To State Lottery Board
LOS ANGELES, California (September 25, 2009) - Facing criticism over long delays in filling Lottery Commission vacancies, Governor.Arnold Schwarzenegger today named Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims to the panel, leaving only one seat empty on the five-person board.................Subscribers

Lottery’s “Make Me a Millionaire" Television Show Mix-Up
SACRAMENTO, California (September 23, 2009) - A $2.8 million winner of the California Lottery's television show never should have been given the opportunity to win the top prize, according to allegations raised in an Assembly oversight committee hearing today...............Subscribers

Michelle Branch Featured On New Lottery Tickets
SACRAMENTO, California (September 6, 2009) -- Michelle Branch will be one of several artists featured on a new scratch off ticket from the California State Lottery. The tickets will feature a range of prizes from a $10,000 jackpot to concert tickets and downloads.................Subscribers

Lottery Announces Exciting New Partnership with the NFL
SACRAMENTO, California (September 3, 2009) – The California Lottery and California’s National Football League franchises – the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers – have teamed up to present fans with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes through the California Lottery’s Replay program.................Subscribers

California Lottery and Warner Bros. Records Make Music Together; Innovative Partnership Puts Big Artists on Scratchers® Tickets
SACRAMENTO, California (September 1, 2009) -- Warner Bros. Records and the California Lottery announced today a unique partnership that will be music to players’ ears.  On September 1, 2009, Warner Bros Records Scratchers® will hit stores. The first-ever music promotion offers players the opportunity to win the usual instant cash prizes, but also includes unique second-chance prizes, such as music downloads and concert tickets........................Subscribers

Fairy Tale Comes True on California Lottery Show
Former Snow White at Disneyland Wins $5.2 Million
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California (August 24, 2009) -- Local News reported a 22 year old Rancho Cucamonga resident who used to work as Snow White at Disneyland said she felt "more like Cinderella" after winning a $5.2 million jackpot..................Subscribers

Lottery Achieves Milestone – $1 Billion to Schools for 10th Year in a Row
SACRAMENTO, California (August 18, 2009) -- As the fiscal year gets underway, the California Lottery projects that its vigorous sales efforts will allow it to contribute $1 billion to education for the 10th year in a row while also supporting critical programs that honor extraordinary teachers, outstanding schools and high-achieving students....................Subscribers

Lottery Announces First “Second Chance” Winners in Replay Draw
SACRAMENTO, California (August 17, 2009) -These players didn’t win the first time around, but they persisted. Now, thanks to an innovative Web-based game launched by the California Lottery in the spring, they are each getting a $1,000 check....................Subscribers

Lottery Selects Contractor for New HQ Building
SACRAMENTO, California (July 3, 2009) - The California Lottery is moving ahead with plans for a six-story headquarters and has selected Sacramento’s John F. Otto Inc...............Subscribers

Lottery Commission Approves $53.7 Million Plan For New Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (June 26, 2009) -- The California Lottery Commission today approved plans to award a contract not to exceed $53.7 million to Otto Construction...............Subscribers

Camelot Gets Ball Rolling on Consultancy
Camelot, the national lottery group, has launched a consultancy business to lotteries globally and is close to winning its first piece of business advising the California operator
LONDON, U.K. (June 27, 2009) - Camelot Global Services, an independent company, is expected to be appointed as a consultant to the California State Lottery and advise the U.S. operator on how to grow sales....................Subscribers

Lottery Unveils Video Tribute to Peace Officers
SACRAMENTO, California (June 17, 2009) - The California Lottery® is pleased to announce that a video explaining its innovative partnership with the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation is available for viewing on the Lottery’s Web site....................Subscribers

Chargers Hope Lottery Tie-in is Winning Ticket
CALIFORNIA, USA (June 10, 2009) -- The Chargers is reportedly in negotiations with California Lottery officials about producing a line of Chargers-themed scratch-off tickets.....................Subscribers

Voters Reject Lottery Borrowing Under Prop. 1C (Lottery Modernization Act)
LOS ANGELES, California (May 19, 2009) -- California voters have rejected Proposition 1C, which would have authorized the state to borrow $5 billion against future lottery earnings.............Subscribers

Proposition 1C Would Ease Long-Standing Rules That Some Believe Have Held Back The California Lottery, But Poll Found 59% Opposed Proposition
SACRAMENTO, California (April 27, 2009) -- Proposition 1C could deliver $5 billion to help close the state's staggering $42 billion budget gap. At the same time, it would ease long-standing rules that some believe have held back the 25-year-old state lottery..................Subscribers

A Nevada Lottery? -- The Line Forms in California
Chances of a Nevada Lottery Looking Better, But What Impact Would it Have on the California Lottery?
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 25, 2009) -- Nevada is one of just seven US state that still prohibit lotteries. But, now faced with a budget deficit of about $3 billion and armed with opinion polls showing that more than 70 percent of residents support a lottery, state lawmakers in Carson City are considering a measure that would begin the lengthy process of legalization......................Subscribers

SEIU Donates to Lottery Ballot Measure
SACRAMENTO, California (April 17, 2009) -- The state’s largest public employee union has given $300,000 to the campaign for Proposition 1C, the lottery modernization measure that would allow the state to borrow up to $5 billion from lottery proceeds..............Subscribers

Prop. 1C: Borrowing Against Lottery Proceeds, GTECH Ups Contribution to Campaign Supporting Proposition 1C
SACRAMENTO, California (April 13, 2009) – According to news sources Proposition 1C which appears on the May 19 ballot would allow the state to borrow against future state lottery sales......................Subscribers

Governor’s Lottery Expansion Plan Lacking Support, Only 37% of Voters Support the Proposal
SACRAMENTO, California (April 4, 2009) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California lawmakers want to expand the state lottery, but reportedly only 37% of voters support the proposal...............Subscribers

Lottery Teams Up with Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation on Scratchers® Ticket
SACRAMENTO, California (March 30, 2009) – The California Lottery and the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation have joined forces to create a new Scratchers ticket. The ticket, named “In the Line of Duty,” pays tribute to peace officers and assists the families of their fallen colleagues...............Subscribers

New Lottery TV Show Makes First Millionaire
SACRAMENTO, California (March 21, 2009) -- It isn’t often that a person’s life changes in front of a full studio audience. But that’s exactly what happened to...................Subscribers

Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Block New Lottery Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (march 16, 2009) -- Assemblyman Curt Hagman is reported to have introduced a bill (AB 662) to halt the construction of the California Lottery’s proposed new state-of-the-art office complex in Sacramento................Subscribers

Lottery to Seek Proposals For New Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (March 6, 2009) -- According to local media reports a lottery official said on Friday that the California Lottery Commission expects to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for construction of a new lottery headquarters on Richards Boulevard in downtown Sacramento by the end of the month.......................Subscribers

Lottery Budget-Related Measure to Appear on the May 19 Ballot
CALIFORNIA, USA (February 20, 2009) -- The following question will appear before California voters during the May 19 special election:
Proposition 1C, Lottery Modernization Act: Asks voters for permission to hand out larger lottery jackpots as a way to sell more tickets.
Also grants the state permission to stop using lottery proceeds for education programs. Instead, school funding would be paid through the general fund.

“Make Me a Millionaire” Uses Innovative Technology
SACRAMENTO, California (January 31, 2009) --  When the California Lottery set out to create its new TV show, Lottery officials knew it would be a perfect opportunity to showcase what the Lottery has to offer. One example is the partnership forged between the Lottery and................Subscribers

California Lottery to Get New $185-Million Headquarters
LOS ANGELES, California (January 28, 2009) – The California Lottery Commission today approved the design contract for a new $185-million, six-story headquarters and "campus" in Sacramento. The project will include............Subscribers

California Lottery Hits Jackpot With Lighthouse Technologies
IRVINE, California (January 27, 2009) -- The California Lottery's newest TV game show, "Make Me a Millionaire," includes a brand new state-of-the-art production that prominently features a 33 feet wide by 12 feet high LED video display from Lighthouse Technologies Limited................Subscribers

Alcone Marketing Group Pushes California Lottery with Tour
NEW YORK (January 26, 2009) -- Alcone Marketing Group is spreading the word about a new lottery scratch ticket and California game show with a mall tour and live event.................Subscribers

Lottery Stings Retailer Rip-offs in Fresno County
SACRAMENTO, California (January 21, 2009) – As part of its effort to protect consumers, the California Lottery’s Security/Law Enforcement Division has arrested 13 people working at various retail locations in Fresno County and issued arrest warrants for two additional suspects.................Subscribers

California Lottery Launches Exciting New TV Show
SACRAMENTO, California (January 8, 2009) -- On January 17, the California Lottery rolls out the newest big-money game show to hit the airwaves – “Make Me a Millionaire.” Featuring a brand new format with..................Subscribers

3 Ball Takes Chance On Lottery Game Show
LOS ANGELES, California, USA (January 7, 2009) – Mark Walberg has the winning ticket! Walberg, who currently hosts FOX’s “Moment of Truth,” will present the all-new California State Lottery game show “Make Me a Millionaire.” Joining him on stage will be Liz Hernandez from Los Angeles’ radio station Power 106 and MTV Español.....................Subscribers

Falling California Lottery Revenues Blamed on Bad Economy
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (December 2, 2008) – Ticket sales by the California Lottery are off about 10 percent compared to a year ago, a drop lottery officials are pinning...................Subscribers

California Governor Schwarzenegger Today Announced the Following Lottery Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California (November 27, 2008)...............Subscribers

California Lottery Has a New Logo
CALIFORNIA, USA (November 26, 2008) -- The California Lottery has a new logo. It is part of a larger re-branding campaign that includes a new version of the Lottery TV show called Make Me a Millionaire®. Make Me a Millionaire premieres in January....................Subscribers

Governor's Measure Would Increase Lottery Prizes, State Revenue
SACRAMENTO, California (November 15, 2008) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two pieces of legislation on Friday that would also allow the state to borrow $5 billion against future sales of lottery tickets..................Subscribers

California Lottery Inks Contract for New TV Show
SACRAMENTO, California (October 23, 2008) -- Having hosted more than 15,000 contestants and given away nearly $1 billion in prize money during “The Big Spin®” television show, the California Lottery is about to transform the biggest-money game show on earth............Subscribers

Sour Economy Hits California Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California (October 22, 2008) -- Even the California Lottery is getting hit by the bad economy. The agency is reporting a precipitous drop in ticket sales that could undermine the governor's plan to use lottery funds to balance the state budget starting next year.................Subscribers

Bill Would Allow Incentives for Lottery Employees
SACRAMENTO, California (September 25, 2008) -- Tucked inside California's thick budget package is a bill that allows the state lottery director to spend money on employee "incentives."............Subscribers

California Lottery’s Hispanic Ad Wins Advertising Award
SACRAMENTO, California (September 22, 2008) -- An incentive to play SuperLOTTO Plus -- whether the top prize is $7 million or much more -- was the inspiration for an award-winning campaign from the California Lottery.................Subscribers

California Lottery Sales Suffer
LOS ANGELES, California (September 13, 2008) -- Californians, who spend about $3 billion a year on lottery tickets, have reportedly bucked the national trend...............Subscribers

California Tribe Fears Governor’s Plan for State Lottery is Departure From the Status Quo
CALIFORNIA (July 30, 2008) -- Indian gambling interests are reportedly concerned that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to bring back Keno. Keno was banned................Subscribers

Lottomatica’s GTECH Subsidiary Signs Four-Year Online Contract Extension With The California Lottery
ROME (Italy) – PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (July 17, 2008) – Lottomatica S.p.A.’s wholly-owned subsidiary GTECH Corporation has signed a four-year contract extension with the California Lottery to provide online/instants central system enhancements, new lottery terminals, a variety of self-service products, messaging display units, and ongoing services................Subscribers

California Senator Proposes Gas Prizes for Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (July 9, 2008) -- A state senator is suggesting that the California Lottery expand its prize offerings to include free gasoline.....................Subscribers

Unique Partnership Puts ‘Happy Cows’ on Lottery Tickets
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (July 7, 2008) -- You’ve seen them grazing on television screens, and now the popular Happy Cows are gracing the California Lottery’s latest Scratchers® tickets.....................Subscribers

Two Arrested In California Lottery Sting Operation
SACRAMENTO, California (June 26, 2008) – In its ongoing consumer protection effort, the California Lottery through its Law Enforcement Division has arrested two people in connection with a sting in............Subscribers

Drive to Boost Lottery Sales Under Way
SACRAMENTO, California (June 24, 2008) – The California Lottery is switching its advertising pitch on nearly two dozen billboards throughout the state, in an attempt to.................Subscribers

Lottery Consumer Protection Operation in San Diego County Stings Retailer Rip-offs
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (June 12, 2008) -- In its ongoing consumer protection effort, the California Lottery through its Law Enforcement Division has arrested four people working at four different retail locations in San Diego County...............Subscribers

Survey Reveals Little Support For Plan To Use Lottery To Fix Budget
SACRAMENTO, California (May 22, 2008) -- The vast majority of Californians are skeptical of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to borrow against future state lottery sales to help close the $17.2 billion budget deficit, according to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.............Subscribers

Statement by California Lottery Director Joan Borucki Regarding the Integrity of California Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California (May 20, 2008) -- The following statement was released by California Lottery Director Joan Borucki regarding the integrity of the California Lottery.............Subscribers

California State Lottery Commission Revises Budget for 2007-08 Fiscal Year
SACRAMENTO, California (May 20, 2008) -- The California Lottery Commission today voted to approve a mid-year revision of the California Lottery’s budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year. The budget revision was prompted by updated sales projections that show a.............Subscribers

California Lottery Revenues Dip
Sacramento, California May 20, 2008) -- California Lottery officials on Tuesday lowered revenue estimates for the year by...................Subscribers

California Lottery’s Daily 4 is Here
SACRAMENTO, California (May 19, 2008) -- The California Lottery’s Daily 4 is here and tickets for the new game are now on sale................Subscribers

Analyst Calls Governor's Lottery Plan "Flawed"
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (May 19, 2008) - California's Independent Legislative Analyst released her review of Governor Schwarzenegger's revised budget plan on Monday, calling the Governor's plan to borrow money against future lottery earnings "flawed."............Subscribers

Lottery Plans Six-Story HQ Next to Current Home
SACRAMENTO, California (May 16, 2008) -- The California State Lottery is betting that it can build a six-­story office building to replace its leaky, unwieldy headquarters in the Richards Boulevard district at an estimated cost of $60 million -- without........................Subscribers

Governor's Lottery Bond Proposal Faces a Number of Obstacles
SACRAMENTO, California (May 15, 2008) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping to raise $15 billion by borrowing against future state lottery revenue. However, firstly it must be approved by the Legislature and voters, and secondly, it must then attract Wall Street investment firms willing to believe the state's estimate of the lottery's worth.
To make it payoff, the Lottery would have to significantly increase sales, it could do this by expanding its product mix....................Subscribers

Budget Revision Would Borrow from Lottery Revenue
SACRAMENTO, California (May 13, 2008) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday will propose borrowing against future state lottery revenue to help close a $15.2 billion budget deficit in the next fiscal year...................Subscribers

Take Home Mad Money DVD, Win Mad Money with California Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (May 13, 2008) -- The caper comedy called “breezy,” and “zippy,” and “girl-powered preppy,” gives California Lottery players one more reason to buy a Mad Money Scratchers® ticket. The movie was released on DVD this week from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Lottery players could watch Mad Money at home and win mad money with Lottery tickets...................Subscribers

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Answers Lottery Questions
CALIFORNIA, USA (May 11, 2008) – The following is an extract from the Transcript of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s recent ‘Taking Action’ speech:
QUESTION: Governor, you've been talking about leasing the state lottery. If you made a proposal like that would it have to go on the ballot in November?
GOVERNOR:..................Subscribers

Governor Signs Bill in Bid to End Multistate Game Controversy
SACRAMENTO. California, USA (April 24, 2008) -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill on Wednesday ending a four-year legal battle over the constitutionality of California's participation in the multi-state lotto game Mega Millions................Subscribers

Lawmakers Take a New Look at Privatizing California Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California (April 21, 2008) -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and some lawmakers are newly interested in a push to privatize the state lottery as one of the least painful possibilities for addressing the state's financial troubles.................Subscribers

California Could Increase Lottery Sales by 10 Percent, or Up to $324 Million, by Making Tickets Available Online, According to eLottery
Additional Funds Could Be Injected Into Education and Public Safety Budgets
STAMFORD, Conn. (April 16, 2008) -- California state lottery sales could be increased as much as 10 percent -- or $324 million based on 2007 sales of $3.24 billion -- by making their lottery tickets available online, according to research conducted by eLottery Inc., the web-based retailer of governmental lottery tickets......................Read the full story at: Vol.43 No.3

Administration Still ‘Very’ Interested in Privatizing State Lottery
CALIFORNIA, USA (April 12, 2008) – Assemblyman Paul Cook is reported as saying the state's budget crisis warrants a new look at allowing a private company to run the California Lottery.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Will Make 1,000 More $1,000 Winners
CALIFORNIA, USA (April 6, 2004) -- The California Lottery is adding 1,000 winners of $1,000 in the next few weeks. The promotion is aimed at any players who want a chance to win an extra $1,000!..................Read the full story at: Vol.43 No.2

Controller Presses Lottery for Reimbursement of Funds Used for Employee Recognition Dinner
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (April 3, 2008) – A local media report claims State Controller John Chiang has asked Lottery Director Joan Borucki how she plans to repay $46,336 used for an employee recognition dinner..................Subscribers

Lottery Ordered To Repay Cost of Recognition and Training Event
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (March 27, 2008) -- Controller John Chiang on Wednesday ordered the state lottery to reimburse the public $46,336, being the cost of a Recognition and Training Event..........Subscribers

Ten Millionaire-Dollar Prizes Down, Ten To Go
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (March 19, 2008) -- California Lottery players have claimed 10 California Millionaire Scratchers® prizes, but there are still 10 more to go. Lottery officials say, don’t miss your chance to uncover the remaining California Millionaire prizes that will instantly make you $1 million!......................Subscribers

California Lottery Tickets Offered in More Places
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (March 13, 2008) --With an eye out for unique retailers to add to the traditional convenience stores where Lottery tickets are sold, the California Lottery has added 1,500 new retail locations in the past year...............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.12

Lottery Director Plans Overhaul of Operations to Energize Organization
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (March 2, 2008) -- -- California Lottery Director Joan Borucki, unveiled ambitious plans to energize the lottery in her first media interview...........Subscribers

Bill Proposing Significant Changes To Lottery Operations
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (March 1, 2008) -- State Senator Dean Florez has introduced a pair of bills that would allow the California Lottery to loosen prize payout rules, allow new gambling products such as...............Subscribers

Cynthia Flores Joins State Lottery Commission
CALIFORNIA, USA (February 20, 2008) -- A dean at the Palm Desert campus of the California State University, San Bernardino, has joined the state Lottery Commission..............Subscribers

California Lottery Chief Confirmed
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 19, 2008) -- The state Senate on Tuesday approved Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's appointment of veteran state employee Joan Borucki as director of the California Lottery...........Subscribers

Wall Street Analysts Question Lottery Valuation
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 19, 2008) – According to an Press report published today a confidential Wall Street analyses says Governor Schwarzenegger is dramatically overestimating the revenue the state could collect if it sold the rights to operate the state lottery to an outside company.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Marks Highest Sales of 2008
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 13, 2008) -- Interest in California Lottery games is soaring and so are ticket sales. Preliminary sales estimates for February 12 were higher than any other day so far in 2008.................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.7

Lottery to Adopt Uniform Regulations Governing Employee Recognition Efforts
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 13, 2008) – Joan Borucki, Director of the California State Lottery, said she would cut her staff's conference travel budget to offset a reported $50,000 in taxpayer money spent on a employee recognition party...............Subscribers

Senate Committee Confirms Lottery Nominee
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 7, 2008) -- A five-member Senate Rules Committee confirmed the governor's appointment of Joan Borucki as California Lottery director..............Subscribers

State Auditor's Report Won't Affect Lottery Appointment
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (January 30, 2008) -- A spokesman for Senate leader Don Perata has been reported by the local media as saying the Senate Rules Committee postponed today's hearing on confirmation of Joan Borucki as director of the California State Lottery .................Subscribers

Lottery Jackpots, Ticket Sales on the Rise
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (January 28, 2008) -- For lottery players looking for a really big payoff, California is the place to be. With no one holding all winning numbers for either big jackpot game played in California over the weekend...................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.5

Lottery Director's Letter to State Controller John Chiang
 I am in receipt of your letter concerning the California Lottery's $20 Billion to Education Employee Recognition Event.  ....................Subscribers

Controller’s Office Intends to Recover Costs of Employee Dinner, Prizes
SACRAMENTO, California (January 25, 2008) -- The director of the state lottery could be held liable for "unallowable costs" related to an employee recognition dinner last fall where prizes were handed out to staff members and their guests...................Subscribers

State Controller Queries Cost Of Lottery Employee Recognition Celebration
SACRAMENTO, California (January 24, 2008) -- The state controller is disputing the cost of prizes handed out to California Lottery employees during an event commemorating the $20 billion the lottery has provided education since its 1984 inception.............Subscribers

Mad Money Hits Big Screen, Mad Money Scratchers® a Hit with Players
SACRAMENTO, California (January 17, 2008) -- As the comedy caper, Mad Money, makes its big screen premiere across the nation, the California Lottery encourages players to pick up a Mad Money Scratchers® ticket on the way to theaters................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.4

La Quinta Educator Appointed to Lottery Commission
CALIFORNIA, USA (January 15, 2008) -- Governor Schwarzenegger has appointed a La Quinta educator to the California Lottery Commission, according to a report..............Subscribers

Clad in Green and Gold, 'California Millionaire' Game Debuts
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (January 15, 2008) -- Adding drawn-out drama to instant gratification, the California Lottery has issued tickets for the new Scratchers' game.............Subscribers

Mad Money Star Presents California Lottery’s ‘Hero in Education’
SACRAMENTO, California (January 12, 2008) -- One star from an upcoming movie that serves as the idea behind the California Lottery’s latest Scratchers® game, helped recognize the Lottery’s “Hero in Education” during “The Big Spin®” show..................Subscribers

Lottery Report: $3.3 Billion in Sales, $1.7 Billion in Prizes
SACRAMENTO, California (January 9, 2008) -- It’s been another strong year for the California Lottery. That’s the report today from Lottery Director Joan Borucki to the Lottery Commission...................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.3

Storms Knock Out NorCal, But Not California Lottery; State Lottery Resorts to Backup Generators
SACRAMENTO, California (January 5, 2008)  --- The following statement was released by Joan Borucki, director of the California Lottery, concerning the impact of storm damage and a Sacramento power failure near Lottery Headquarters..................Subscribers

Renewed Interest in Leasing State Lottery to a Private Contractor
SACRAMENTO, California (January 6, 2008) --Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's aides revealed Saturday he has renewed interest in leasing the State Lottery to a private contractor for a multibillion-dollar upfront sum...............Subscribers

Storms Play Havoc with Lottery Operations
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (January 5, 2008) – A third storm in as many days took aim at California on Saturday. Rain and wind from the new storm arrived in the state capital even before the last one finished dumping..............Subscribers

California Lottery Hits $20 Billion Milestone in Funding Education
SACRAMENTO, California (January 4, 2008) -- A historic milestone for supplemental education funding has been reached as new sales figures show that the California Lottery has contributed $20 billion to public education since its inception..............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.2

Mad Money Scratchers® Ticket Goes on Sale This Week
BEVERLY HILLS, California (November 26, 2007) -- The newest Scratchers® ticket, Mad Money, goes on sale this week! This unique movie-themed Scratchers ® game represents a first time partnership between Overture Films and the California Lottery.........Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.10

Lottery Teams With Film Studio For Promotion
SACRAMENTO, California (November 23, 2007) -- Starting Monday, lottery players will have the chance to win not only cash but a taste of Tinseltown...................Subscribers

Only Five More Days Until the New Year's Raffle...
SACRAMENTO, California (November 14, 2007) -- The California Lottery is bringing back its Million Dollar Raffle game, just in time for the New Year!................Subscribers

California Lottery Looks to Put a New Spin on an Old Favorite
SACRAMENTO, California (November 12, 2007) -- The California Lottery is inviting qualified companies specializing in television production to...........Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.8

Katie Holmes Gets Scratchable On New Lottery Ticket
LOS ANGELES, California, USA (November 5, 2007) – Katie Holmes, Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah, will appear on a California Lottery Scratcher ticket...................Subscribers

The California Lottery’s First Overture, Unique Partnership Makes Scratchers® Mad Money!
BEVERLY HILLS, California, USA (November 5, 2007) -- Overture Films and the California Lottery jointly announced today they will partner to create a movie-themed Scratchers® game .................Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.7

California Lottery Announces Seventh Straight Year of $1 Billion in Supplemental Funding to Education
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (November 1, 2007) -- Final sales figures for the 2006-07 fiscal year show the California Lottery reached $3.3 billion in sales, the third highest year ever!...............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.7

Bill Proposes To Lease The California Lottery To Help Pay For Health Care Costs
CALIFORNIA, USA (October 9, 2007) -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released language in bill form for the Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act (the Act), legislation that reflects feedback from more than 1,000 meetings ................Read the full story at: vol.41 No.3

State Gets Second Chance at Lotto Legislation
Statement by Lottery Director Joan Borucki on MEGA Millions Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (September 14, 2007) -- “This morning we received a response from the Court acknowledging our efforts to resolve the final issue in the MEGA Millions lawsuit,” said Lottery Director Joan Borucki..........................Subscribers

California Lottery Receives Financial Reporting Honor from International Association
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (September 6, 2007) -- Today Director Borucki announced that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the California Lottery .............................Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.12

California Lottery Reunites Sacramento Winner with Stolen Ticket and Half a Million Dollars in Prize Money!
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (August 31, 2007) -- A Sacramento resident has been reunited with his Lottery ticket after a retail clerk stole his ticket from him on August 16............Subscribers

Lottery Wants Court Order Dropped or Deadline Extended
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (July 14, 2007) -- Lottery officials on Friday reportedly asked a judge to drop his court order for the lottery to extend its 180-day deadline for collecting prizes...............Subscribers

Lottery To Miss Court-Ordered Deadline
SACRAMENTO, California (July 12, 2007) – According to local media reports the California Lottery will not meet a court-ordered deadline to extend its 180-day deadline for collecting prizes.............Subscribers

Governor Signs Gaming Bills to Allow 17,000 New Slot Machines
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (July 10, 2007) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed four bills today will allow the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians along with two other tribes to expand their tribal casinos.............Subscribers

California Lottery Celebrates Lucky 7/7/07; Launches Buy 7 get 1 Free SuperLOTTO® Plus Promotion
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (July 5, 2007) --The California Lottery is celebrating that luckiest of days, July 7, 2007 (7/7/07) with a new SuperLOTTO Plus promotion. Starting today and running through 7/7/07, players purchasing 7 SuperLOTTO Plus plays will receive an additional one for free!............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.2

California State Lottery Unveils 2007-08 Budget and Long Term Business Plan
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (June 27, 2007) -- Today the Lottery Commission approved the budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year and endorsed a business plan designed to create sustained sales growth over the long term. The budget adopted by the Commission for 2007-08 projects sales ..............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.2

Report Outlines Ways Private Operators Could Make State Lotteries More Profitable
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (June 24, 2007) – An analysis prepared by Lehman Bros for the Schwarzenegger administration outlines ways a private operator could make the lottery more profitable.......Subscribers

Lottery Executive Dismissed For Allegedly Accepting Gratuities
CALIFORNIA, USA (June 12, 2007) -- According to a number of local media reports a California Lottery official has been fired for allegedly accepting gratuities in connection with a Hilton Hotel contract to house contestants in the state's "Big Spin" game............Subscribers

Lottery Privatization Attracting Interest From Big Name Investment Firms
CALIFORNIA, USA (May 17, 2007) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office has a list of "marquee" investment firms interested in helping the state put its lottery in private hands/........Subscribers

Governor Proposes Privatizing State Lottery
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (May 10, 2007) -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for privatizing California's lottery in a revised budget proposal next week, according to a published report...........Subscribers

Padres Team Up With Lottery For New Scratcher Game
SAN DIEGO, California, USA (April 9, 2007) -- The Padres logo is now featured on a $2 state lottery scratch game and it's creating some controversy........Subscribers

California Lottery Launches New Major League Baseball® Scratchers
SACRAMENTO, California (March 28, 2007) -- Not everyone has the talent to make it to the big leagues, but with the launch of the California Lottery’s Major League Baseball Scratchers®, just about anyone can have the chance to throw out the first pitch at an MLB® game...........................Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.1

California Lottery Sales Overwhelm Computer System
LOS ANGELES, California, USA (March 7, 2007) - Californians hoping to win a record $370 million Mega Millions jackpot bought so many lottery tickets that they overwhelmed the system............................Subscribers

California State Lottery Commission Revises Budget for 2006-07 Fiscal Year
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 28, 2007) -- The California State Lottery Commission today voted to approve a mid-year revision of the California State Lottery’s budget for the 2006-07 fiscal year. The budget revision was prompted by updated sales projections that show an expected $400 million decrease in sales compared to the projected budget for the fiscal year............................Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.10

Governor Appoints Acting Lottery Director to Post SACRAMENTO, California, USA (February 15, 2007) -- Joan Borucki (pictured left) has been appointed director of the California State Lottery by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger...........................Subscribers

Raffle Season's Coming! California Lottery Introduces Million Dollar Raffle - Best Odds Ever at a Million Bucks!
SACRAMENTO, California, USA (January 29, 2007) -- The California Lottery is proud to announce the introduction of an exciting new game, the Million Dollar Raffle! ............................Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.7