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Vermont Lottery Commission
Address: P.O. Box 420
379 South Barre Road,
Vermont 05670
Internet: http://www.vtlottery.com/
E-mail Address: Staff@vtlottery.com
Phone: (802) 479-5686
Fax: (802) 479-4294
Population: .621,760
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division
Lottery Director: Alan R. Yandow
Year Lottery Founded: February 1978
Sales FY 2000:
Sales FY 2001:
Sales FY 2002:
Sales FY 2003:
Sales FY 2004:
Sales FY 2005:
Sales FY 2006:
Sales FY 2007:
Sales FY 2008:
Sales FY 2009:
Sales FY 2010:		 $75.9 million
$81.2 million
$82.2 million
$79.4 million
$92.33 million
$92.82 million
$105.36 million
$104.50 million
$102.00 million
$95,975.million
$97.48 million
Sales Per Capita: $168
Number of Employees: 20
Retailers: 720
On-line Vendor: Intralot
On-line Vendor Contract: INTRALOT- 6 Year Contract with additional 2 year renewal options - Commences July 1, 2010.
Instant Ticket Vendor: Scientific Games
Instant Ticket Vendor Contract: Scientific Games - The contract, which is expected to begin January 16, 2010, has an initial term of two years with two one-year extension options
ITVMs N/A
Advertising: NL Partners
Games Offered: Powerball, Mega Bucks, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto, Tri State Fast Play, Weekly Grand, Pick 3, Pick 4, Instant Games.
Proceeds: General fund. As of July 1998 - Education


Lottery Financials

Please Download the 2009 Annual Report in PDF Format - CLICK HERE


Background

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 Financials

Please forward to the Vermont Lottery Website and download the 2009 Annual report in PDF format - CLICK HERE



News 2011
November 15, 2011 Vermont Lottery Commission Testing Ticket Vending Machines
August 25, 2011 The Vermont Lottery is at the Champlain Valley Fair!
August 25, 2011 The Vermont Lottery Turns To Vending Machines To Boost Sales
August 3, 2011 Statement from the Vermont Lottery Regarding Last Night’s Tri-State Pick 4 Drawing
February 1, 2011 Lawmaker Introduces a Bill that Would Authorize a Vermont Casino


News 2010

Glitch Works in Favour of Players, Creates Lottery ‘Winners'
BARRE, Vermont (August 24, 2010) – News reports that Linda Hebert says she didn't think twice when she purchased two nearly identical computer-generated “Fast Play” tickets at North End Deli Mart earlier this month.........Subscribers

Lottery Commission Names New Chairman
BERLIN, Vermont (July 2, 2010) – The Vermont Lottery announced Wednesday that Frank Cioffi has been appointed by Gov. James H. Douglas as chairman of the five-member Vermont Lottery Commission........................Subscribers

Judge Likely to Make a Ruling on Vermont Lottery Case by Late in the Week
MONTPELIER, Vermont (June 22, 2010) – News sources reported today that two of the world's largest lottery companies turned their attention to a Montpelier courtroom on Monday.....................Subscribers

Vermont Faces Suit Over State Lottery Contract Award
MONTPELIER, Vermont (June 9, 2010) - A company that used to run Vermont's state lottery system is now suing the state over its refusal to release documents related to its decision to choose a different operator......................Subscribers

Fire Damages INTRALOT Office
MONTPELIAR, Vermont (April 24, 2010) -   A cigarette left burning caused massive damage to two businesses in East Montpelier, according to reports from local station ...................Subscribers

Vermont Proposal Would Use Lottery to Help Vet Programs
MONTPELIER, Vermont (March 15, 2010) -The Vermont Legislature is considering a bill that would create special lottery games to help fund organizations that help the state's veterans.....................Subscribers

Mega Millions Coming to Vermont
BERLIN, Vermont (January 21, 2010) - Vermonters will soon be able to try their luck at the Mega Millions lottery game....................Subscribers

News 2009

New Lotto Game Launches Sunday
BERLIN, Vermont (July 2, 2009) - Vermont Lottery officials say the state's newest lottery game starts Sunday....................Subscribers

Vermont Says Yes To INTRALOT
INTRALOT’S 10th Lottery Contract in the U.S.
ATHENS, Greece (June 24, 2009) -- INTRALOT Inc., INTRALOT’s subsidiary in the US, is making an impact in the US Lottery market. The Vermont Lottery has selected INTRALOT to operate their Online and Instant games management. This is INTRALOT’s 10th US Lottery contract in a relatively short timeframe, which is proof of company’s continued growth.....................Subscribers

Vermont Lottery Announces Gaming System Vendor
BERLIN, Vermont (June 22, 2009) – The Vermont Lottery announced today that it will begin contract negotiations with INTRALOT, Inc., for a new lottery gaming system. The initial contract will be for six years, with 2 possible extensions of two years each, beginning July 1, 2010...................Subscribers

Lawmakers Approve New Lottery Game
MONTPELIER, Vermont (June 16, 2009) -- Revenues from the Vermont Lottery are down in the recession. So the state is launching a new game to entice customers and boost sales.......................Subscribers


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