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The California Lottery
On November 6, 1984, 58% of California's voters approved Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act. The Act provides that at least 34% of the Lottery revenues must go to public education. This supplemental funding provides schools with additional resources to meet their locally determined needs.
The act specifies that the lottery is to be operated and administered by a Commission appointed by the Governor. The Legislature has the authority to amend the Lottery Act if, by doing so, it furthers the purposes of the Act.

California Lottery Gears Up for Advertising Proposal
NEW YORK, New York (May 18, 2010) – A leading advertising trade publication reports the California Lottery Commission is preparing to call for proposals for its advertising contract................Subscribers

Winner Claims $266 Million MEGA Millions® Jackpot
KNBC Employee Requests Exclusive with Husband, Gets Denied
SACRAMENTO, California (May 12, 2010) – California Lottery officials announced the winner of the $266 million MEGA Millions jackpot claimed their ticket today. Gilbert and Jackie Cisneros have been household names since winning the record-breaking jackpot on May 4th..............Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Crack Down on Illegal Underground Lottery Scheme
SACRAMENTO, California (May 5, 2010) - Lottery investigators, working with the San Pablo Police Department, the state Department of Justice and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, have executed a search warrant at four retail stores in San Pablo to gather evidence for an investigation into a possible illegal lottery.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Cancels Millionaire TV Show
FRESNO, California (May 5, 2010) - The television game show that made Snow White a multimillionaire is going off the air.................Subscribers

Lottery Continues To Bet On Education; on Target to Contribute $1billion for the 10th Year in a Row
SACRAMENTO, California (May 2, 2010) - The California Lottery exists for just one purpose: to generate supplemental funds for education. During the past 25 years, it has done exactly that. Lottery players have contributed $22 billion to public schools and colleges since it began operations in 1985..........................Subscribers

Lottery Investigators Arrest East Bay CVS Manager for Scratchers Theft
SACRAMENTO, California (April 22, 2010) - The California Lottery today announced that its Security/Law Enforcement Division investigators have arrested an assistant manager at an East Bay CVS Pharmacy for stealing 268 packs of Scratchers tickets valued at $73,200.....................Subscribers

Governor Makes Appointment To Gambling Commission
CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (April 22, 2010) – Reports Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed retired Urban League Executive Director James Shelby to the California Gambling Control Commission...................Subscribers

California Lottery's Scratchcards to Return More Money to Players
Officials estimate that an annual $75 million more will be paid on the rub-off card games starting in June under a plan aimed at boosting gambling revenue for the state
SACRAMENTO, California (April 14, 2010) – According to Patrick McGreevy writing in ‘The Los Angeles Times’ California Lottery's scratchcard games will return more money to players under a new plan aimed at boosting gambling revenue for the state....................Subscribers

California Lottery Sponsors Financial Literacy Courses for Teens
SACRAMENTO, California (March 25, 2010) -  In honour of April being recognized as Financial Literacy Month in California, the California Lottery today announced a new partnership with the YoungBiz Foundation California to sponsor a series of financial literacy seminars for Sacramento-area teens.........................Subscribers

Lottery Employees Back To Work As Usual
SAN FRANCISCO (March 24, 2010)  – News reported today that an Alameda County judge said today he would order furloughs halted for tens of thousands of state employees, a ruling that would return the State Lottery and many other state agencies to their normal schedules of five days a week.................Subscribers

No Action On ‘Losers Lottery’ Proposal
CHRB Says Come Back With More Information
LA JOLLA, California (March 22, 2010) -- A proposal to create a lottery for losing horseracing bets was heard by the California Horseracing Board, with no endorsement or reportable action..................Subscribers

Senate Approves Bill to Return More Prize Money to Players
SACRAMENTO, California (March 22, 2010) -- The state Senate has approved a bill intended to dedicate a larger percentage of California Lottery money to the public................Subscribers

Proposed Legislation Would Increase the Amount of Money Returned to Players
LOS ANGELES, California (February 23, 2010) – Reports indicate California lottery jackpots could be getting bigger. According to one estimate backers of the proposed legislation say it could increase the amount of money the California Lottery pays to schools, from $1 billion to $1.4 billion......................Subscribers

Lottery Reforms May Go Before Voters
SACRAMENTO, California (February 9, 2010) -- Supporters of a new initiative to remake the California Lottery have been given the go ahead to gather signatures to try to get their idea on a future statewide ballot.......................Subscribers

State Lottery Initiative Enters Circulation, Allows Greater Percentage of State Lottery Revenue to be Used for Prizes
And Requires Smaller Percentage to be Used for Expenses. Initiative Statute
SACRAMENTO,California (February 9, 2010) -- California Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.................Subscribers

Lottery Announces Spelling Bee Sponsorship
SACRAMENTO, California (February 4, 2010) - For 25 years, the California Lottery has been supporting California educational efforts by providing supplemental income to schools. Today, the Lottery spelled out an exciting new educational endeavor – the sponsoring of a series of 14 spelling bees in cities across the state...................Subscribers

Southern Californians Clean Up on This Week’s “Make Me a Millionaire”
Lottery Game Show awarded more than $19 million in Cash and Prizes in 2009
SACRAMENTO, California (January 2, 2010) - "Make Me a Millionaire," the California Lottery’s TV game show, awarded 12 lucky contestants a total of $115,000 in cash and prizes on this week’s show.....................Subscribers

Make Me a Millionaire
Southern Californians Walk – and Drive – Away with Big Prizes
SACRAMENTO, California (December 27, 2009) - "Make Me a Millionaire," the California Lottery’s TV game show, awarded 12 lucky contestants a total of $105,000 in cash and prizes on this week’s show..........................Subscribers

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Lottery Commission Appointment
SACRAMENTO, California (December 22, 2009) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that Margaret Mims, 55, of Fresno, has been reappointed to the State Lottery Commission, where she has served as a commissioner since September..................Subscribers

California Lottery, Warner Bros. Pictures Team Up on Sherlock Holmes Scratchers® Ticket
SACRAMENTO, California (November 12, 2009) -- Sherlock Holmes may not be coming to the big screen until Christmas Day, but thanks to the California Lottery and Warner Bros. Pictures, lottery players can get a taste of the exciting action-adventure mystery by picking up the recently released Sherlock Holmes Scratchers ticket.......................Subscribers

San Dimas Lotto Retailer Hosts Lottery ‘Grab’ Game
SAN DIMAS, California (November 13, 2009) - Rivera, of San Dimas, was one of dozens of people who participated in a promotional event for the California Lottery and the liquor store - which officials refer to as the "heavyweight champ" of lotto sales.................Subscribers

California Lottery Gives Players Popular Free Song Download
SACRAMENTO, California (November 11, 2009) - The California Lottery wants to make sure their players “get it all” and it is offering a free song download to prove it!..................Subscribers

D & G Group Company is California Lottery’s Top Retailer
SACRAMENTO, California (November 5, 2009) -Located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, D & G Group Company sells more than $62,000 in California Lottery products per week and today the San Francisco business was recognized as the California Lottery’s 2009 “Retailer of the Year.” .....................Subscribers

This Snow Globe Can Make You A Millionaire
LOS ANGELES, California (November 6, 2009) - Snow globes are popular during the holidays, but there's one in South L.A. that has a lot of people really excited...................Subscribers

California Lottery Announce 2009 Breeders’ Cup Promotion
SACRAMENTO, California (October 20, 2009) - The California Lottery today announced a renewed partnership with Breeders’ Cup Ltd. and the Oak Tree Racing Association for a Breeders’ Cup Classic Lottery Sweepstakes worth $230,000 in prizes to lucky players.....................Subscribers

California Lottery Gives Nine Players a Second Chance After Gaffe
SACRAMENTO, California (October 15, 2009) -- It was reported that Hazel Culpepper and Anita Johnson were prevented from vying for millions of dollars because of a mistake by California Lottery officials...................Subscribers

California Lottery picks a winner with Smartplay’s Origin™ System
EDGEWATER PARK, New Jersey (October 15, 2009) - Flexible, compact, secure and cost effective. It’s no wonder the California Lottery decided Smartplay’s Origin™ System was the best way to add more game dimension and diversity to their already strong on-line game offerings! ........................Subscribers

California Lottery Wins Financial Reporting Award
SACRAMENTO, California (October 5, 2009) -- For the sixth consecutive year, the California Lottery has received a prestigious award for financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)..................Subscribers

Fresno County Sheriff Named To State Lottery Board
LOS ANGELES, California (September 25, 2009) - Facing criticism over long delays in filling Lottery Commission vacancies, Governor.Arnold Schwarzenegger today named Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims to the panel, leaving only one seat empty on the five-person board.................Subscribers

Lottery’s “Make Me a Millionaire" Television Show Mix-Up
SACRAMENTO, California (September 23, 2009) - A $2.8 million winner of the California Lottery's television show never should have been given the opportunity to win the top prize, according to allegations raised in an Assembly oversight committee hearing today...............Subscribers

Michelle Branch Featured On New Lottery Tickets
SACRAMENTO, California (September 6, 2009) -- Michelle Branch will be one of several artists featured on a new scratch off ticket from the California State Lottery. The tickets will feature a range of prizes from a $10,000 jackpot to concert tickets and downloads.................Subscribers

Lottery Announces Exciting New Partnership with the NFL
SACRAMENTO, California (September 3, 2009) – The California Lottery and California’s National Football League franchises – the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers – have teamed up to present fans with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes through the California Lottery’s Replay program.................Subscribers

California Lottery and Warner Bros. Records Make Music Together; Innovative Partnership Puts Big Artists on Scratchers® Tickets
SACRAMENTO, California (September 1, 2009) -- Warner Bros. Records and the California Lottery announced today a unique partnership that will be music to players’ ears.  On September 1, 2009, Warner Bros Records Scratchers® will hit stores. The first-ever music promotion offers players the opportunity to win the usual instant cash prizes, but also includes unique second-chance prizes, such as music downloads and concert tickets........................Subscribers

Fairy Tale Comes True on California Lottery Show
Former Snow White at Disneyland Wins $5.2 Million
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California (August 24, 2009) -- Local News reported a 22 year old Rancho Cucamonga resident who used to work as Snow White at Disneyland said she felt "more like Cinderella" after winning a $5.2 million jackpot..................Subscribers

Lottery Achieves Milestone – $1 Billion to Schools for 10th Year in a Row
SACRAMENTO, California (August 18, 2009) -- As the fiscal year gets underway, the California Lottery projects that its vigorous sales efforts will allow it to contribute $1 billion to education for the 10th year in a row while also supporting critical programs that honor extraordinary teachers, outstanding schools and high-achieving students....................Subscribers

Lottery Announces First “Second Chance” Winners in Replay Draw
SACRAMENTO, California (August 17, 2009) -These players didn’t win the first time around, but they persisted. Now, thanks to an innovative Web-based game launched by the California Lottery in the spring, they are each getting a $1,000 check....................Subscribers

Lottery Selects Contractor for New HQ Building
SACRAMENTO, California (July 3, 2009) - The California Lottery is moving ahead with plans for a six-story headquarters and has selected Sacramento’s John F. Otto Inc...............Subscribers

Lottery Commission Approves $53.7 Million Plan For New Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (June 26, 2009) -- The California Lottery Commission today approved plans to award a contract not to exceed $53.7 million to Otto Construction...............Subscribers

Camelot Gets Ball Rolling on Consultancy
Camelot, the national lottery group, has launched a consultancy business to lotteries globally and is close to winning its first piece of business advising the California operator
LONDON, U.K. (June 27, 2009) - Camelot Global Services, an independent company, is expected to be appointed as a consultant to the California State Lottery and advise the U.S. operator on how to grow sales....................Subscribers

Lottery Unveils Video Tribute to Peace Officers
SACRAMENTO, California (June 17, 2009) - The California Lottery® is pleased to announce that a video explaining its innovative partnership with the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation is available for viewing on the Lottery’s Web site....................Subscribers

Chargers Hope Lottery Tie-in is Winning Ticket
CALIFORNIA, USA (June 10, 2009) -- The Chargers is reportedly in negotiations with California Lottery officials about producing a line of Chargers-themed scratch-off tickets.....................Subscribers

Voters Reject Lottery Borrowing Under Prop. 1C (Lottery Modernization Act)
LOS ANGELES, California (May 19, 2009) -- California voters have rejected Proposition 1C, which would have authorized the state to borrow $5 billion against future lottery earnings.............Subscribers

Proposition 1C Would Ease Long-Standing Rules That Some Believe Have Held Back The California Lottery, But Poll Found 59% Opposed Proposition
SACRAMENTO, California (April 27, 2009) -- Proposition 1C could deliver $5 billion to help close the state's staggering $42 billion budget gap. At the same time, it would ease long-standing rules that some believe have held back the 25-year-old state lottery..................Subscribers

A Nevada Lottery? -- The Line Forms in California
Chances of a Nevada Lottery Looking Better, But What Impact Would it Have on the California Lottery?
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 25, 2009) -- Nevada is one of just seven US state that still prohibit lotteries. But, now faced with a budget deficit of about $3 billion and armed with opinion polls showing that more than 70 percent of residents support a lottery, state lawmakers in Carson City are considering a measure that would begin the lengthy process of legalization......................Subscribers

SEIU Donates to Lottery Ballot Measure
SACRAMENTO, California (April 17, 2009) -- The state’s largest public employee union has given $300,000 to the campaign for Proposition 1C, the lottery modernization measure that would allow the state to borrow up to $5 billion from lottery proceeds..............Subscribers

Prop. 1C: Borrowing Against Lottery Proceeds, GTECH Ups Contribution to Campaign Supporting Proposition 1C
SACRAMENTO, California (April 13, 2009) – According to news sources Proposition 1C which appears on the May 19 ballot would allow the state to borrow against future state lottery sales......................Subscribers

Governor’s Lottery Expansion Plan Lacking Support, Only 37% of Voters Support the Proposal
SACRAMENTO, California (April 4, 2009) – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California lawmakers want to expand the state lottery, but reportedly only 37% of voters support the proposal...............Subscribers

Lottery Teams Up with Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation on Scratchers® Ticket
SACRAMENTO, California (March 30, 2009) – The California Lottery and the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation have joined forces to create a new Scratchers ticket. The ticket, named “In the Line of Duty,” pays tribute to peace officers and assists the families of their fallen colleagues...............Subscribers

New Lottery TV Show Makes First Millionaire
SACRAMENTO, California (March 21, 2009) -- It isn’t often that a person’s life changes in front of a full studio audience. But that’s exactly what happened to...................Subscribers

Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Block New Lottery Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (march 16, 2009) -- Assemblyman Curt Hagman is reported to have introduced a bill (AB 662) to halt the construction of the California Lottery’s proposed new state-of-the-art office complex in Sacramento................Subscribers

Lottery to Seek Proposals For New Headquarters
SACRAMENTO, California (March 6, 2009) -- According to local media reports a lottery official said on Friday that the California Lottery Commission expects to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for construction of a new lottery headquarters on Richards Boulevard in downtown Sacramento by the end of the month.......................Subscribers

Lottery Budget-Related Measure to Appear on the May 19 Ballot
CALIFORNIA, USA (February 20, 2009) -- The following question will appear before California voters during the May 19 special election:
Proposition 1C, Lottery Modernization Act: Asks voters for permission to hand out larger lottery jackpots as a way to sell more tickets.
Also grants the state permission to stop using lottery proceeds for education programs. Instead, school funding would be paid through the general fund.

“Make Me a Millionaire” Uses Innovative Technology
SACRAMENTO, California (January 31, 2009) --  When the California Lottery set out to create its new TV show, Lottery officials knew it would be a perfect opportunity to showcase what the Lottery has to offer. One example is the partnership forged between the Lottery and................Subscribers

California Lottery to Get New $185-Million Headquarters
LOS ANGELES, California (January 28, 2009) – The California Lottery Commission today approved the design contract for a new $185-million, six-story headquarters and "campus" in Sacramento. The project will include............Subscribers

California Lottery Hits Jackpot With Lighthouse Technologies
IRVINE, California (January 27, 2009) -- The California Lottery's newest TV game show, "Make Me a Millionaire," includes a brand new state-of-the-art production that prominently features a 33 feet wide by 12 feet high LED video display from Lighthouse Technologies Limited................Subscribers

Alcone Marketing Group Pushes California Lottery with Tour
NEW YORK (January 26, 2009) -- Alcone Marketing Group is spreading the word about a new lottery scratch ticket and California game show with a mall tour and live event.................Subscribers

Lottery Stings Retailer Rip-offs in Fresno County
SACRAMENTO, California (January 21, 2009) – As part of its effort to protect consumers, the California Lottery’s Security/Law Enforcement Division has arrested 13 people working at various retail locations in Fresno County and issued arrest warrants for two additional suspects.................Subscribers

California Lottery Launches Exciting New TV Show
SACRAMENTO, California (January 8, 2009) -- On January 17, the California Lottery rolls out the newest big-money game show to hit the airwaves – “Make Me a Millionaire.” Featuring a brand new format with..................Subscribers

3 Ball Takes Chance On Lottery Game Show
LOS ANGELES, California, USA (January 7, 2009) – Mark Walberg has the winning ticket! Walberg, who currently hosts FOX’s “Moment of Truth,” will present the all-new California State Lottery game show “Make Me a Millionaire.” Joining him on stage will be Liz Hernandez from Los Angeles’ radio station Power 106 and MTV Español.....................Subscribers