The Vermont Lottery: has one of the smallest staffs of any lottery in the United States. It consists of twenty full-time staff members and five commissioners. There are fourteen in-house staff members and six sales representatives.
The lottery consists of various departments including sales, marketing, accounting, administration and information technology.

Public referendums:
In 1976 a referendum was held regarding the establishment of a state run lottery. Sixty-six percent of those casting ballots voted in favor of it.

Executive Director: Alan R. Yandow
In July 1998, Alan R. Yandow was appointed Executive Director. As Director, he is responsible for lottery operations, regulations and policies. He is also instrumental in the Tri-State Lotto Commission.
Before joining the Lottery, Yandow was with Burlington Electric Department for eighteen (18) years in various staff and management roles in marketing and customer service.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Vermont.

Lottery Pulls Underperforming Instant Game
VERMONT, USA (June 19, 2008) – Senate Majority Leader Peter Shumlin is reported to have said that he has received complaints about the lottery commission's decision to withdraw an instant game from sale.................Subscribers

Winter Game to Rest ‘Till Fall’
BERLIN, Vermont, USA (June 10, 2008) – Winter Cash Blast, a $20 Vermont Lottery instant game, was introduced on November 2, 2007. As spring turned from warm to hot, the winter themed game was only 78% sold, yet had a number of top prizes still unclaimed.................Subscribers

Lottery Officials Say Survey Debunks Myth
BARRE, Vermont, USA (April 10, 2008) -- A new survey reportedly shows that half of all Vermont lottery players attended college, most graduated and some hold higher degrees.............Subscribers

Lawmaker Presses For More Lottery Revenue
MONTPELIER, Vermont, USA (April 9, 2008) -- Rep. Michael Obuchowski, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, on Wednesday pressed Alan Yandow, Vermont State Lottery executive director, about the feasibility of making quick changes................Subscribers

Survey Finds Little Support For Leasing The State Lottery
MONTPELIER, Vermont, USA (March 25, 2008) -- An informal survey of how Vermonters feel about a number of issues being considered at the Statehouse revealed Governor Douglas's plan to lease the state lottery to a private corporation is not popular................Subscribers

Vermont Lottery Hits the Big 3-0
New Anniversary Game Has Top Prize of $1 million
BERLIN, Vermont, USA (February 29, 2008) -- The Vermont Lottery marks its 30th Anniversary this month with a new game that gives players the chance to win $1 million later this year...........Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.10

Lottery Lease Plan Doubtful
MONTPELIER, Vermont, USA (February 27, 2008) -- It looks like the Governor's plan to lease the state lottery will not happen................Subscribers

Legislature Looks At Lottery Lease Alternatives
MONTPELIER, Vermont (January 29, 2008) – According to local media reports lawmakers from all political parties say Governor Douglas's plan to lease the lottery is a bad idea, and they're looking at alternatives................Subscribers

Administration Official Defends Lottery Proposal
MONTPELIER, Vermont (January 25, 2008) -- Secretary of Administration Michael Smith defended the governor's proposal to lease the state lottery against a barrage of questions............Subscribers

Operations Committee to Take Testimony Wednesday on Privatizing State Lottery
VERMONT, USA (January 13, 2008) -- The Senate Government Operations Committee will take testimony Wednesday morning on privatizing the state lottery.................Subscribers

Governor Outlines Proposal to Lease Lottery
VERMONT, USA (January 11, 2008) -- Governor Jim Douglas proposed leasing the state lottery to a private company to raise more than $50 million for schools and for property tax reduction...............Subscribers

Key Lawmakers Cool to Governor’s Proposal for Leasing Lottery
MONTPELIER, Vermont, USA (January 4, 2008) – According to numerous local media reports Governor Jim Douglas has proposed leasing the state lottery to a private company.............Subscribers

Findings of Lottery Privatization Report Made Public
MONTPELIER, Vermont (December 21, 2007) -- : Vermont Public Radio’s (VPR) John Dillon, in a special report today, discussed Governor Jim Douglas proposal to lease the state lottery...................Subscribers

Governor Supports Plan to Lease Vermont Lottery to Finance Property Tax Relief
MONTPELIER, Vermont, USA (November 6, 2007) -- The Douglas Administration is considering a plan to lease the Vermont Lottery to a private company in order to finance a one time property tax relief plan.........Subscribers

New Tri-State New Year Millionaire Raffle on Sale this Thursday!
 BERLIN, Vermont (October 31, 2007) -- A new game offered by the Vermont Lottery will give players a chance to win a $1 million grand prize early next year...........Subscribers

Recycle & Win Drawing Gives Players Second Chance
BERLIN, Vermont, USA (September 10, 2007) -- The Vermont Lottery will hold a Recycle & Win Second Chance drawing this Wednesday, which allows players to “be green” with their non-winning scratch tickets and perhaps earn a little green as well............Subscribers

Lottery’s MegaPower Promotion Gives Away FREE Powerball Tickets
Powerball’s POWERPLAY 10X Promotion could multiply non-jackpot prizes 10 times
BERLIN, Vermont, USA (March 16, 2006) -- The Vermont Lottery is currently conducting two promotions which add even more fun to the Megabucks and Powerball games...................................Subscribers