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 Closed on July 23, State Furlough Day Closes Lottery Offices
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 16, 2010) - Due to statewide government furloughs, the Arizona Lottery’s Phoenix and Tucson Offices will be closed on Friday, July 23.  This closure requires our employees to take an unpaid furlough day..................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Officials Say Unclaimed Money Awaits Unknown Winners; More than $84,000 waiting to be claimed
Are You a Lucky Millionaire Raffle Holiday Edition Ticket Holder?
PHOENIX, Arizona (June 30, 2010) – Millions of dollars have already been claimed; Arizona Lottery headquarters is still waiting for the final few winning ticket holders to come in and receive their checks.........Subscribers

Arizona Lottery To Overhaul Marketing Plan
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 17, 2010) - The Arizona Lottery needs to overhaul its marketing plan to maximize sales and to make the most efficient use of an increased advertising budget authorized by the Legislature...............Subscribers

Nevada Residents Stream Across the Boarder for Arizona Lottery Tickets
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 17, 2010) – Nevada residents stream across the boarder into Arizona when the Powerball jackpot spikes.................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Doing Mega Business In 2010
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 9, 2010) - If lottery sales are an indicator that Arizonans have more disposable income, then there might be a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the recession...............Subscribers

Governor Signs Off On New Lottery Game Ticket
PHEONIX, Arizona (May 5, 2010) – According to local media reports Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed House Bill 2195 that requires the Arizona State Lottery Commission to create special instant-ticket games charities could use to raise money...............Subscribers

E.B. Lane to Take Over $80M Lottery Account
E.B. Lane Named New Agency of Record for the Arizona Lottery.
Marketing Agency Will Focus Efforts on Generating Revenue That’s Vital for the State of Arizona.
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 5, 2010) - E.B. Lane today announced it has been selected as Agency of Record for the Arizona Lottery. The Phoenix-based full service agency was selected after submitting a written response to the state agency’s Request for Proposal and conducting a formal presentation. E.B. Lane bested three other agency finalists for the contract, which is estimated at $80 million over the next five years. The contract will begin July 1, 2010, the start of the State’s fiscal year....................Subscribers

Multi-State Jackpot Game Mega Millions Debuts in Arizona
Arizona Lottery rolls out the red carpet for momentous occasion
PHOENIX, Arizona (April 13, 2010) - Today, the Arizona Lottery announced the addition of Mega Millions to its product roster. Starting at 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 18, Lottery players in Arizona can purchase a Mega Millions ticket at their favorite Lottery retailer...............Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Sales Growth Dwarfs National Average
Arizona Lottery Ranked Second in the Nation for Sales Growth in 2009 by Industry Analyst
PHOENIX, Arizona (March 18, 2010) -- Despite the difficult economy, the Arizona Lottery's growth in sales is exemplary by industry standards. According to the calendar 2009 report published by La Fleur's Magazine, the premier trade magazine reporting on the worldwide lottery industry, the Arizona Lottery ranked first among all state lotteries in instant ticket sales Scratchers™ and second in sales growth, combining instant and drawing game sales.....................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Seeks Dancers to Show Off “Scratch” Moves Contest Inspired by New Dollars & Downloads Scratchers Ticket
PHOENIX, Arizona (March 15, 2010) - If you can count out an eight-beat and have the moves to prove it, the Arizona Lottery is hoping you’ll enter a dance contest celebrating the Lottery’s newest music-themed Scratchers® ticket........................Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Launches Its First Text Messaging Tool
Players of The Pick can now receive winning numbers on their cell phones
PHOENIX, Arizona (March 15, 2010) – Fans of Arizona’s own jackpot game, The Pick, can now get their winning numbers sent directly to the palm of their hands via text messages in English and Spanish—a strategic approach to reaching a growing number of Arizonans who have a mobile phone................Subscribers

Auditor General's Office Suggests the State Lottery Should Increase the Number of People Who Play State-Run Games and Recruit More Retailers
PHOENIX, Arizona (March 10, 2010) – News sources that a report Wednesday from the state Auditor General's Office suggests the Arizona Lottery should increase the number of people who gamble through the state-run games. That specifically includes using researchers to figure out "what would motivate some non-players to play.” .........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Leisure Announce Board Changes – Board Renewal Programme
NORTH RYDE, Australia (March 10, 2010) - Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) today provided an update on its Board succession planning and renewal programme and announced the impending retirement of 3 long standing directors..........................Subscribers

Lawmakers Approve New State Lottery
PHEONIX, Arizona (February 8, 2010) - Arizona is likely to have a state lottery for the next 25 years..................Subscribers

Arizona Governor Wants Lottery on Ballot Measures
PHOENIX, Arizona (January 15, 2010) - Arizona voters would be presented with multiple budget-related ballot measures under Governor Jan Brewer's budget proposal.................Subscribers

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

Arizona Lottery Sales Surge in October
PHOENIX, Arizona (November 12, 2008) -- The Arizona Lottery today reported a strong surge in October ticket sales compared to last year -- a strong sense that the organization's core consumers are maintaining their purchase behavior despite an economic slowdown impacting most Americans..............Subscribers

Lottery Director Says Sales On Pace For Year
TUCSON, Arizona (October 22, 2008) -- The Arizona Lottery surpassed its revenue forecasts in the first quarter of the first year that it is expected to shoulder a larger load of the state budget.................Subscribers

Arizonans Still Playing the Lottery Despite Tough Economy
PHOENIX, Arizona (October 11, 2008) -- The tough economy hasn't kept many Arizonans from playing the lottery. As Arizona's economy has slid over the past year, lottery revenues have remained relatively steady...............Subscribers

State Could Sell Arizona Lottery to Deal with Expected 2009 Deficit
PHOENIX, Arizona (October 1, 2008) -- Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano is reported to have said Wednesday the state could face a budget deficit next year of as much as $800 million and one option to close that gap is selling or leasing out the Arizona Lottery..............Subscribers

Arizona Lottery Sales Decline
PHOENIX, Arizona (September 30, 2008) – Arizona Lottery ticket sales are down, casting a shadow over the planned method of paying for massive construction and renovation projections at the three state universities.............Subscribers

Arizona Gambling Feels Economic Pinch, Report Shows
ARIZONA, USA (September 22, 2008) -- Art Macias, executive director of the Arizona Lottery, said Monday that total revenue from the state-run games was up just 2.3 percent in the 12 months ending June 30..................Subscribers

Lottery Practices Sound, Arizona Officials Say
PHOENIX, Arizona, USA (July 23, 2008) -- Class-action lawsuits against state lotteries alleging deceptive practices regarding Scratchers tickets are popping up all over the country, but the Arizona Lottery appears to be in the clear.............Subscribers

Lottery to Play Crucial Role in New State Budget
PHOENIX, Arizona (June 25, 2008) -- Senate leaders hope to convince more Arizonans to play the lottery as part of their plan to balance the state budget.................Subscribers

Poll Finds More Playing Lottery as State's Economy Slips
PHOENIX, Arizona (April 17, 2008) -- A poll released on Wednesday by Northern Arizona University researchers shows that as the state's economy slides, more Arizonans are trying their luck on the lottery.................Subscribers

Lottery Director Makes Presentation To City Leaders
ARIZONA USA (May 23, 2007) -- Arizona Lottery Executive Director Art Macias made a presentation to Douglas city leaders on Tuesday morning as part of a tour around the county by the Arizona Lottery. He said this is the eighth county they have toured since he took office. Macias took over the Arizona Lottery in November 2005.........................Subscribers

Lottery Introduces New Pick ‘Family of Games’
ARIZONA, USA (March 2007) -- Beginning today, the Arizona Lottery has made exciting new changes to The Pick and Fantasy 5. All three Arizona based drawing games also have revised logos, thus creating a “family” of Pick games:...........................Read the full story at: Vol, 38 No.13

Lottery Officials Make Anniversary Tour of State
ARIZONA, USA (March 20, 2007) -- As part of the silver anniversary celebration for the Arizona Lottery, lottery officials have been touring the state............................Subscribers