The Maine State Lottery is proud of its commitment to providing the citizens of Maine with fun and exciting entertainment. Over the past 25 years, the Maine State Lottery has transferred more than $500 million to the state's General Fund.

Lotto Sales Fall Short of Goal
MAINE, USA (September 23, 2008) -- Lottery sales show a $90- thousand shortfall for the last two months. 72% of the revenue from lottery sales is from..................Subscribers

The Maine Lottery Surpasses $2 Billion in Prizes Paid Out!
AUGUSTA, Maine (September 11, 2008) - Maine State Lottery officials announced today that on Monday morning of this week the Lottery surpassed a total of $2 billion in prizes paid out to players since its inception.................Subscribers

State Lottery Sales Unhurt by Ailing Economy
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (July 24, 2008) -- High fuel prices apparently have not put a damper on state lottery ticket sales, with the lottery reporting it will end the fiscal year $600,000 over budget.............Subscribers

Lottery Commission Considers Reducing Retailers’ Remuneration
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (April 16, 2008) -- The stores that sell Maine Instant Lottery tickets are still worried about getting a pay cut...........Subscribers

Maine Seeking To Expand State's Lottery Options
AUGUSTA, Maine (March 24, 2008) – Maine State Lottery Director Dan Gwadosky has been reported by Local news sources as saying the lottery is seeking to increase revenue and change its mix of games.....................Subscribers

State Lottery Considering Reducing Agents Commission on Scratch Tickets
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February 22, 2008) -- The Maine State Lottery is reportedly considering reducing the commission its pays retailers selling lottery tickets................Subscribers

Lottery Subscription Holders Now Have Another Way To Win!!!
MAINE, USA (November 30, 2007) -- Now there’s another great reason to subscribe to Powerball and Megabucks! As a subscriber, you will automatically be entered into a bonus prize drawing every month that your subscription is active...............Subscribers

Maine's First Lottery Director Dead at 75
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (May 24, 2007) -- Christo Anton, who served during the 1970s as the first director of the Maine State Lottery, died at his home on Tuesday at the age of 75............................Subscribers

Player Sues State For Alleged Conspiracy To Defraud Him Of Lottery Prize
MAINE, USA (January 3, 2007) -- Craig Brown filed a lawsuit on December 27, in Knox County Superior Court, against the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.........................Subscribers

2005 Record Year for Lottery Winnings!
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February 24, 2006) --- Maine State Lottery officials announced today that 2005 was a record setting year for prize winners......................Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.9

Another Lottery Joins Amber Alert Network
MAINE, USA (December 15, 2005) -- The state's Amber Alert network will soon begin using the state lottery’s 1,400 online terminals in addition to ........................Subscribers

State Lottery and Mall Team-Up for November Promotions
MAINE, USA (October 30, 2005) -- The Maine State Lottery & The Maine Mall are teaming up during November & December to bring you ...........................Subscribers

Maine Hopes New Games Will Boost Revenue
MAINE, USA (August 26, 2005) -- Maine Lottery officials hope two lottery game changes will help boost revenues in the coming months..................................Subscribers

Penn National Gaming Secures Operators License in Maine
MAINE (August 19, 2005) -- Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that the Maine Gambling Control Board unanimously approved a .........................Subscribers

Maine State Lottery Celebrates Powerball’s First Anniversary!
MAINE, USA (July 29, 2005) -- Maine State Lottery Director, Dan Gwadosky reminds Mainers of celebration plans for Powerball’s 1st anniversary...........................Subscribers

One Year on and Powerball is Looking Good in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (July 23, 2005) – A year ago Maine joined the Powerball Bloc, and at the time state officials predicted .........................Subscribers

New "Tri-state Triple Play" Will Replace "Heads or Tails"!
MAINE, USA (May 23, 2005) -- On Sunday, June 26, 2005, a new on-line game called "Tri-State Triple Play" will replace "Heads or Tails"......................Subscribers

Maine State Lottery to Release New $10.00 ticket!
MAINE, USA (May 16, 2005) -- The Maine State Lottery will be releasing a new $10.00 $1,000,000 Hold'em Poker instant game on June 1, 2005. Lucky players could win.........................Read the full story at: Vol.31 No.8

Panel Offers Alternative Budget Solution to Lottery Sell-Off
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (March 16, 2005) -- A bipartisan working group of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee has unanimously endorsed an .......................Subscribers

Lottery Proposal Suffers Further Setbacks
AUGUSTA, Maine, USA (February 24, 2005) -- Legislative support continues to erode for Governor John Baldacci's plan to help balance the state budget by selling future lottery......................Subscribers

Lottery Securitization Plan Threatened
MAINE (February 23, 2005) -- Governor John Baldacci’s scheme to sell $400 million of the state lottery’s revenues to an investor for $250 million now, paying out ......................Subscribers

Finance Official Backs Governor's Controversial Lottery Plan
AUGUSTA, Maine (January 15, 2005) -- It was reported that the commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, has defended the governor's proposal to borrow money against future lottery revenues..........................Subscribers

Maine Legislators Voice Concern with Governor's Lottery Plan
MAINE, USA (January 10, 2005) --As reported today State Senator Christine Savage said she has concerns with the Governor's plan to sell off the next ................Subscribers