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The D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board's mission is to provide District of Columbia residents with financial benefits through the sale of lottery products and regulation of charitable organizations pursuant to gaming regulations. Ticket sales began on August 25, 1982, with 700 agents selling 10 million "Match 3" instant tickets. Within days of opening, ticket sales exceeded projections and another 10 million "Match 3" tickets were ordered. By October 13, 18.7 million "Match 3" instant tickets had been sold.
Within 35 days from the start of the D.C. Lottery, until the end of the fiscal year on September 30, total sales were an impressive $15,811,370. The agency's first transfer to the D.C. government's General Fund for FY '82 was $4,240,000. And, in 1983, the D.C. Lottery added on-line games to its product line.
Regulated charitable gaming also came to Washington, D.C. in 1982 with raffles and Bingo. By 1988, the D.C. Lottery had instituted the exciting concept of Monte Carlo Night Parties. These events allow non-profit organizations to offer blackjack, roulette, and other casino style games

Jeanette Michael Will be Fondly Remembered
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2009) - Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown made the following statement after learning that Jeanette Michael, Executive Director of DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board, had passed away over the weekend.
“Jeanette Michael was a genuine public servant who truly cared about District residents,” said Councilmember Brown.  “As a pioneer and leader, she was passionate about many issues, especially education.  She will be fondly remembered for her service to the District.” Ms. Michael graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School.  She was a long-term public servant in the District and held many positions on government boards and commissions before becoming the DC Lottery’s first General Counsel.  She also served as Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services and as a supervisory attorney in the Office of the Corporation Counsel.  In addition, she was Chief of Staff to the former mayor, Marion Barry, Jr.[1]
For more information or to interview Councilmember Brown, please contact Press Secretary, Michael Price at 202-445-4510 or mprice@dccouncil.us.
[1] Source: Biography Jeanette A. Michael, Executive Director, DC Lottery.
SOURCE: Councilmember Brown Press Release.

D.C. Attorney General Critical of Level of Scrutiny Applied to Lottery-Contract Partner
WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2010) – Local newspaper reported today that D.C. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles is concerned at the level of scrutiny applied by council members to a $38 million lottery contract..................Subscribers

Lottery Partners May Find “D.C. is a Tough Place to Make a Buck”
District's Lottery Revenues Are Draining Into Maryland
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2010) – Reports gambling analysts say D.C. Lottery partner Emmanuel S. Bailey may have bought himself a “pig in a poke.” According to the newspaper, the lottery has historically been perceived as a license to print money................Subscribers

INTRALOT Wins The On-Line Contract In Washington D.C.
13th Contract In 11 Jurisdictions Of The USA
ATHENS, Greece (March 31, 2010) -- INTRALOT USA, following an international tender, has been awarded a contract for the provision of an on-line gaming system, including associated gaming products and support services with the DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board (DCLB). The contract has an initial term of five (5) years with an extension option for up to four (4) additional years......................Subscribers

DC Lottery Wants Input on New Logo
WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2010) - The DC Lottery is looking for your help in picking its new logo, you can vote on one of six choices today, and they’ll be tallying the results this month and will be picking a winner based on the public’s feedback....................Subscribers

D.C. Council Finally Awards Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2009) -- Jonathan O'Connell, Staff Reporter for the Washington Business Journal, reported today that the D.C. Council gave final approval December 1 to a $37.3 million, five-year deal for INTRALOT to run the D.C. Lottery....................Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Contract - Update
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2009) – According to reports Jonetta Rose Barras, the D.C. Council must decide by Tuesday whether to acknowledge that mistakes were made during the procurement process to award a contract to run the District’s Lottery, but still approve the contract to INTRALOT....................Subscribers

On Again – Off Again DC Lottery Contract: Update
WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2009) -- Washington City news sources (LL) reports further on the never ending saga of the DC Lottery contract.................Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Launches New DC-5 Game
Five-digit game hits stores July 19 with new music, new media, and new prizes
WASHINGTON, DC (July 16, 2009) -- With a full-court press of new media, new technology, and even the debut of a line dance - the D.C. Lottery launches its newest numbers game, DC-5, on July 19. Ripe for “Generation Next,” DC-5 features a prize payout of $50,000 and more than 120 ways to win.........................Subscribers

New D.C. Lottery Bids: Woodson, Wiggins, Green Emerge as Local Partners
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2009) – Washington City Paper’s reported today that the new bids on the long controversial D.C. Lottery contract were due today at 2 p.m................Subscribers

Two Weeks From Today, Bids Are Due On The D.C. Lottery Contract. But Who Will Step Up After the Last Fiasco?
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2009) -- Two weeks from today, bids are due on the D.C. Lottery contract. But the question local media source is asking is, who will bid on the contract? Furthermore, the bigger question is: Which local business will each of the three major global lottery equipment providers tap for a partnership? ....................Subscribers

New Lotto Soul Ticket Featuring Motown Soul Legends Selling Like a Hit Record
DETROIT, Michigan (June 3, 2009) - Sales of the first Hitsville Venture Lotto Soul tickets are off the charts and breaking records...................Subscribers

Company Protests New Lottery Contract Solicitation
WASHINGTON, DC (April 27, 2009) -- W2I, originally awarded the DC Lottery contract last year, has filed a protest to the rebid on the contract issued earlier this month.................Subscribers

Mystery Winner Spurs New Contest, Game Lets Sleuths Indulge Guesses
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2009) -- The winner of the multistate Powerball game, which had the largest jackpot ($144 million) in D.C. lottery history, has yet to come forward to claim the prize, and Washington can't stop buzzing about who it could be.......................Subscribers

MDB Keeps D.C. Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, DC (April 13, 2009) – According to news sources MDB Communications has won the lottery, again.......................Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Bidder Threatens to Sue City
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 19, 2009) -- Attorneys acting for the W2I syndicate demanded the District award their client the $120 million DC Lottery contract and not re-solicit bidders..................Subscribers

District to Take New Bids on Lottery
WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2008) -- The District will take new bids for a $120 million deal to operate the city's lucrative lottery system and is bracing for a possible lawsuit after the D.C. Council rejected a proposal to give the controversial contract to a start-up firm..................Subscribers

Final Lottery Contract Vote Set for December 16 Legislative Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2008) -- Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans sent a letter today to Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray asking that the highly controversial DC Lottery contract be added to the agenda at the council’s Dec. 16 legislative meeting, the last session scheduled for the term................Subscribers

LTE to Appeal Lottery Contract Decision
WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2008) --It has been reported that in a letter sent to council members yesterday, LTE head Leonard Manning wrote that his outfit intends to appeal the CAB decision in D.C. Superior Court...............Subscribers

Judge Rejects Lottery Contract Appeal
WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2008) -- In a decision released Monday, an administrative law judge ruled that a challenge to the new D.C. Lottery contract is not valid.............Subscribers

D.C. Mayor's Budget Renews Lottery Plan
WASHINGTON, DC (October 20, 2008) – D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Thursday outlined plans to close the city's $131 million budget shortfall through measures such as a council approval of a lottery proposal he has already submitted three times.................Subscribers

Lobbying, Brings Lottery Contract to a Head
WASHINGTON, DC (October 17, 2008) -- Mayor Adrian M. Fenty is taking a stronger hand to try to force action on the controversial DC Lottery contract that’s languished since spring, awaiting council approval amid questions about numbers vendors old and new..................Subscribers

City Ponders Rebid on Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2008) -- City officials are considering a rebid on the controversial DC Lottery contract, marking the first time that the possibility has been acknowledged.............Subscribers

Mayor Submits Lottery Contract for Third Time
WASHINGTON, DC (September 26, 2008) -- Last week, for the third time, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty submitted the city lottery contract to the D.C. Council for approval. They have so far refused to take a vote on the matter................Subscribers

City Hits Lottery Firm with $1.4 Million Fine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 18, 2008) – According to local media reports the District government has assessed a $1.4 million fine to the company that runs the D.C. Lottery for security breaches................Subscribers

Lottery Contractor Faces $350,000 in Damages
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2008) – Lottery Technology Enterprises (LTE) was ordered Thursday by a D.C. contracting officer to pay $351,482 in liquidated damages for performance breakdowns in 2007 and 2008...............Subscribers

Nationals’ Fans Find New Reasons to 'Scratch'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2008) -- The D.C. Lottery’s fictional baseball team, "The D.C. Scratchers," came to life last night at Nationals Park. The team has had the starring role in a station domination ad campaign at the...............Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Contract - Update
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2008) -- Mayor Adrian Fenty is reportedly withdrawing a controversial proposal to award a $120 million lottery contract to a start-up firm in a maneuver designed to prevent the agreement from dying in the D.C. Council................Subscribers

City Wants Judge to Seal D.C. Lottery Bid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 21, 2008) -- The office of the D.C. attorney general asked an administrative judge yesterday to seal records in the fight over the contract to run the D.C. Lottery..................Subscribers

Another Firm Shows Interest in District’s Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2008) – The D.C. Lottery has certainly been in the news of late. And, it was reported today that another company has already started lobbying city officials for....................Subscribers

D.C. Council Rejects New Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2008) -- The D.C. Council blocked a move by city officials to hire a new contractor to run the District's lucrative lottery system...................Subscribers

D.C. Council Does an About Face, Puts Lottery Contract on Council Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2008) -- In a surprising reversal, D.C. Council Chair Vincent Gray has agreed to put a contentious lottery contract on today’s voting agenda..................Subscribers

Lottery Contract Proposal Is Not on Council Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2008) -- W2Tech, the local start-up firm trying to get a contract to run the D.C. Lottery complained on Friday that politics are trumping fair competition and jeopardizing its proposed contract...................Subscribers

D.C. Finds Attempt to Access Lottery System
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2008) – Incident reports generated by the D.C. lottery board reveal that the firm that runs the lottery system, Lottery Technology Enterprises (LTE), told the city that someone made several attempts to log on to a lottery machine that was already in use..................Subscribers

Lottery Operator Defends Performance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 6, 2008) -- Documents released to it by the office of Chief Financial Officer Natwar M. Gandhi show that since August there have been 58 performance issues concerning the firm that runs the D.C. Lottery..............Subscribers

Computer Glitch Knocks Out Lottery System
WASHINGTON (May 7, 2008) – A computer glitch knocked out 17 DC Lottery terminals last week...............Subscribers

Lottery Contract Proposal Wasn't Withdrawn, Officials Say
WASHINGTON, USA (May 3, 2008) – According to a report D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has not withdrawn a proposal to award a D.C. lottery contract worth more than $120 million to a new firm............Subscribers

Committee Hearing Scheduled on D.C. Lottery Contract
WASHINGTON, DC (April 7, 2008) - Some members of the D.C. Council are questioning a proposal that would put the District's lottery games under new management.............Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Paid Out Big in 2007
WASHINGTON, USA (February 28, 2008) -- The D.C. Lottery’s overall prize payout in the year ended Sept. 30 was $145.3 million, or a record 56.7 percent of overall sales............Subscribers

Lottery Thefts Tied to Lax Security Processes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2007) --As reported today that an investigation conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute in August 2006 found that the "radio communications being used by the D.C. Lottery system had a previously-undiscovered vulnerability..............Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Celebrates 25th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 26, 2007) -- The D.C. Lottery is celebrating its 25th anniversary.............Subscribers

DC Lottery Offers New Raffle, Better Odds
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA (July 2, 2007) -- DC lottery officials are hoping their latest offering, a $1 million raffle, will pay off for players and the lottery...........Subscribers

D.C. Lottery Celebrates 25 Years
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA (May 17, 2007) -- The D.C. Lottery kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration on Thursday with local music legend Chuck Brown and a "money machine" that gave some people a chance to grab money blowing around them.........Subscribers