The people of Idaho originally voted on the idea of a lottery for the first time in 1986. The initiative was passed by 60 percent, but was later declared unconstitutional by the Idaho Supreme Court. In 1988, the issue was again brought before the voters and passed by 51 percent. The Idaho Lottery started up in 200 days, setting a new industry record.

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Continued Innovations: Schroeder an Industry Leader as Lottery’s New COO
BOISE, Idaho (May 14, 2010) - Becky Schroeder brings many firsts to her new position as the Idaho Lottery’s Chief Operating Officer, a position she started officially 12 days ago, including being a lottery industry leader in the Information Technology field........Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Officials Travelling the State Promoting Spring Raffle
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (May 6, 2010) -- - Officials with the Idaho Lottery visited Twin Falls Thursday, promoting their $500,000 Spring Raffle..........Subscribers

Free Powerball Tickets on Cinco de Mayo with $500,000 Spring Raffle Purchase
BOISE, Idaho (May 4, 2010) -- The Idaho Lottery has a special, five-hour offer for players on Cinco de Mayo. From 3:00 p.m. MT to 7:55 p.m. MT (2:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, May 5th, Idaho Lottery players who purchase one $5, $500,000 Spring Raffle ticket will receive a free $2 Powerball / PowerPlay ticket for tomorrow night’s $60 million draw...............Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson Will Also Manage State’s Liquor Division
BOISE, Idaho (April 30, 2010) - The state's liquor chief is retiring and being replaced by the lottery CEO............Subscribers

Lottery to Launch New Idaho-only Game with $500,000 Top Prize
BOISE, Idaho (April 26, 2010) -  It’s coming in five days. The newest game from the Idaho Lottery is all about Idaho and all about the 5’s.  Tickets for the Idaho Lottery’s $500,000 Spring Raffle will be on sale 5/1, Saturday, May 1st by 5 a.m. Mountain Time. Tickets are $5 a piece, the top prize is $500,000 and there are a total of 5,000 prizes......................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Unveils Raffle Game with $500K Top Prize
BOISE, Idaho (April 26, 2010) - The Idaho Lottery debuted their newest Idaho-only game on local station ‘KTVB’ and it could land one lucky Idahoan a guaranteed top prize of $500,000 before the 4th of July.................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Helping in Effort to Land F-35
BOISE, Idaho (April 11, 2010) - The state lottery is advertising the state Department of Commerce's attempt to land the next generation of combat jet fighters at Mountain Home Air Force Base and Boise's Gowen Field. ..............Subscribers

Pick a Perfect Bracket? It Could be Easier to Win Lottery Twice
BOISE, Idaho (March 18, 2010) - As March Madness swings into full gear this week and bracketologists race to complete their NCAA picks, a USA Today article ran two days ago highlighting the idea that it is easier to win the Lottery twice than it is to correctly pick a complete NCAA bracket. ........................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Waits for $1 Million Winner to Show
BOISE, Idaho (March 9, 2010) - The Idaho Lottery is still waiting for the winner of a $1 million Powerball ticket to realize their new found wealth...............Subscribers

Gambling Winnings Are Always Taxable Income
BOISE, Idaho (March 2, 2010) - Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Here are the top seven facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about gambling winnings........................Subscribers

Lottery Revenues Increase During the Current Year
BOISE, Idaho (February 15, 2010) – According to local media reports Idaho Lottery director Jeff Anderson told lawmakers on Monday that the lottery is seeing a 5.4 percent sales increase during the current year, and is expecting 2.5 percent growth in the next year.......................Subscribers

Unofficial Idaho Lottery Mascot “BALL” Goes to Washington
BOISE, Idaho (January 26, 2010) -- The unofficial mascot of the Idaho Lottery is “BALL”, a large, life-sized symbol of the red Powerball. “BALL” boasts a circumference of 132 inches and made his debut in television commercials in 2006. The Powerball commercials featuring “BALL” won critical acclaim from the Northwest Addy Awards with a Best of Show Award..................Subscribers

$1,000,000 Raffle Winning Numbers Announced Tonight!
BOISE, Idaho (December 30, 2009) - Tonight is the night someone in Idaho will be holding an Idaho Lottery ticket that will be worth $1,000,000.  At 10 p.m. Mountain Time, the Idaho Lottery will announce the winning numbers for it’s sold out Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle...................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Commercial Nominated For Annie Award
BURBANK, California (December 21, 2009) - Acme Filmworks, the Hollywood-based animation studio headed by executive producer Ron Diamond, has garnered two of the five nominations in the commercials category for the 37th annual Annie Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding achievement in animation..........................Subscribers

Last Chance: Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is 90% Sold-out
BOISE, Idaho (December 21, 2009) – The next couple of days could be the last chance for Idaho Lottery players to purchase a chance at winning $1,000,000 before New Year’s!  The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is 90% sold..................Subscribers

Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is 75% Sold-out
BOISE, Idaho (December 11, 2009) - With only 14 shopping days left in the holiday season, Idahoans hoping for a million dollar present from the Idaho Lottery may need to get their shopping done a little earlier than expected.  During the day Saturday, the Idaho Lottery will officially cross the 75% mark of sales for their holiday Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle game meaning.......................Subscribers

Lottery Catches Fiesta Bowl Fever Again: Offers Trip to the 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
BOISE, Idaho (December 9, 2009) – If sending a lucky fan to the biggest game of the year is a disease, then the Idaho Lottery has definitely caught Fiesta Bowl Fever for the second time in three years.........................Subscribers

First Idaho Lottery Commissioner Passes Away
BOISE, Idaho (December 4, 2009) - The Idaho Lottery has lost one of its original Commission Members.  The Idaho Lottery learned Thursday that Teresa Deshon, its longest-tenured Commissioner from Sandpoint, passed away Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington after a battle with cancer.......................Subscribers

Idaho $1 Million Raffle is 50% Sold-Out
BOISE, Idaho (November 24, 2009) -- This afternoon the Idaho Lottery will officially cross the 50% mark of sales for their  holiday Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle game meaning there are now less than 125,000 tickets remaining for a chance at the game’s one million dollar top prize. The Lottery will not issue any additional tickets once all 250,000 are sold....................Subscribers

New Big Jackpots Coming to Idaho, Lottery Commission Approves Mega Millions
BOISE, Idaho (November 17, 2009) - Idahoans may get the chance to play another multi-million dollar jackpot game this winter.  The Idaho State Lottery Commission announced this morning that Mega Millions with Megaplier, the nation’s other big jackpot, multi-state draw game could have tickets available for sale in the Gem State by as early as January 31, 2010.................Subscribers

Scratch For Schools Brings Money to Local Classrooms
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (October 28, 2009) - Dozens of teachers, principals and staff members try their luck at the Lotto hoping to win big for their schools!...................Subscribers

Lottery Announces 2009 Idaho-only Raffle Game
BOISE, Idaho (October 21, 2009) -- The wait is almost over and the countdown is on! The Idaho Lottery is counting down to Halloween when tickets will go on sale for the third annual Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle......................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Completes Six Month Security and Integrity Probes
BOISE, Idaho (August 18, 2009) -The Idaho Lottery has concluded a year long process and six month investigation to protect the security and integrity of all its games..................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Conducts Integrity Investigation With State Retailers
BOISE, Idaho (August 18, 2009) - The Idaho Lottery has concluded a year-long process and six month investigation to protect the security and integrity of all its games................Subscribers

Idaho’s 20-year Lucky Streak Continues; Lottery Returns Sixth Consecutive Record Dividend on 20th Anniversary
BOISE, Idaho (July 21, 2009) - In the shadow of the state Capitol, the Idaho Lottery marked its 20th Anniversary today by returning its sixth consecutive record dividend to the people of Idaho....................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery 20th Anniversary Celebration Tomorrow
BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2009) - Idaho Lottery 20th Anniversary Celebration Tomorrow.
The Idaho Lottery will celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a public ceremony in Capitol Park in downtown Boise tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, 2009...................Subscribers

Lottery Players Should Check Tickets Again Before Claiming at Lottery Offices
BOISE, Idaho (June19, 2009) - Late this afternoon, the Idaho Lottery experienced statewide technical difficulties with a terminal message that was issued in error to players holding winning tickets.  The message incorrectly instructed players holding winning tickets of less than $600 to claim their prizes at Lottery Headquarters in Boise.................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Still Popular Despite Economy
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (May 28, 2009) – According to a local media source despite the economy, people are still playing the State Lottery.....................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Awards Marketing Services Contract to DaviesMoore
BOISE, Idaho, USA (May 19, 2009) - The Idaho Lottery will begin its third decade of operations with a new marketing and advertising agency. This morning, during a regularly scheduled Idaho Lottery Commission meeting...............Subscribers

Lottery Launches New Game
BOISE, Idaho (May 7, 2009) -- For those who believe in second chances, the State Lottery has introduced a game with the second chance feature built right in...................Subscribers

Lottery Announce Collegiate Scratch™ Ticket Design Contest Winners
BOISE, Idaho (April 30, 2009) -- For the second consecutive year, a Lewis-Clark State College graphic design student has won the Idaho Lottery’s Annual Collegiate Scratch™ Ticket Design Contest...................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Director Anderson Named Treasurer of National Lottery Association
BOISE, Idaho (April 7, 2009) -- After back-to back successful years leading the Idaho Lottery to two consecutive recording-breaking dividends, Director Jeff Anderson has gained national recognition from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) by accepting an appointment as Treasurer............Subscribers

Idaho Senate OKs Increase in Lottery Retailers Remuneration
BOISE, Idaho (February 28, 2009) – According to local media reports lottery retailers who want an increase in their commission rates won a close 19-14 vote Friday in the Idaho Senate..................Subscribers

Lottery Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Celebration with Commemorative Ticket
BOISE, Idaho (February 23, 2009) -- The Idaho Lottery is marking 20 years of success this morning with the debut of their special edition, commemorative 20th Anniversary Have a 200 Grand Time ticket, a new Scratch™ game that features a top prize of $200,000.  Today’s announcement starts a five month long campaign to celebrate the Idaho Lottery’s twentieth year of operations..................Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Outlines Revenue Projections
BOISE, Idaho (February 17, 2009) -- Despite the economic downturn, Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson said Monday that he was confident the Lottery would meet its goal for funding public schools and the Permanent Building Fund for 2009............Subscribers

Idaho Lottery Adds Kym Pratt as New Marketing Director
BOISE, Idaho (January 22, 2009) -- The Idaho Lottery announced Kym Pratt has joined the management team after being appointed as the new Deputy Director of Marketing.................Subscribers

Powerball Tickets Printed in Error
BOISE, Idaho (January 4, 2009) – A small number of Idaho Lottery tickets printed for Powerball, beginning with this coming Wednesday night’s $105 million jackpot, were printed in error..................Subscribers