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.

State-Wide Lottery Ticket Sales in Decline
ELLSWORTH, Maine (January 29, 2009) -- The lure of striking it rich with a lucky lottery ticket has lost its luster in Maine over the past 18 months..................Subscribers

Maine Gambling Revenues Take A Hit During Downturn
AUGUSTA, Maine (January 21, 2009) – As the gambling industry takes a hit during the recession, so are Maine’s tax collections from lottery games and casino gambling.................Subscribers.

Sales of Maine Lottery Tickets Decline Amid Recession
PORTLAND, Maine (January 6, 2009) -- The recession appears to be taking a bite out of Maine lottery revenues, according to a local media report...............Subscribers

Maine Gambling Revenues Take A Hit
PORTLAND, Maine (October 30, 2008) – According to local media reports proceeds from Maine gambling have taken a nosedive, prompting members of a state budget forecasting committee to scale back anticipated revenues by millions.............Subscribers

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