Public referendums involving lottery:
The Virginia Lottery was created on December 1, 1987, following a 57% to 43% vote in favor of a lottery in November, 1987.
Since the first ticket was sold on Sept 20, 1988, the Virginia Lottery has earned more than $5.3 billion for the Commonwealth of Virginia. By a constitutional amendment passed by Virginia voters in 2000, all Lottery profits are now designated to solely benefit K-12 public schools.
Virginia Lottery players have a wide range of games from which to choose. Instant games are available for $1, $2, $5 and $10, with prizes up to $1 million. On-line games include Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Lotto South and the extremely popular Mega Millions.

Virginia Lottery Planning Another Raffle
RICHMOND, Virginia (November 8, 2009) - The Virginia Lottery is holding its third New Year's Millionaire Raffle..................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Recognized With Three Prestigious Industry Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia (October 23, 2009) -- A public service announcement aimed at encouraging responsible play, a television commercial promoting the Fast Play Dodge Ball game and a promotion for the Lottery’s partnership with Bass Pro Shops – all have been honored by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL). The awards were presented to the Virginia Lottery at NASPL’s 2009 Conference in Oklahoma City....................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery launches Gift Card Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2009) - The Virginia Lottery will launch a gift card pilot program next month to expand its retailer distribution network..................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Presents Ceremonial Check For Education During Redskins Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (September 25, 2009) - -Washington Redskins fans recently received a first-hand look at the Virginia Lottery’s commitment to K-12 public education in the Commonwealth and how that commitment has benefited Virginia.....................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Exceeds Projections For FY2009, Contributing More Than $439 Million For K-12 Public Education
RICHMOND, Virginia (September 18, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery today announced it exceeded its projections by raising more than $439 million in profits for Fiscal Year 2009 (FY2009). By law, all of that profit goes to Virginia’s K-12 public schools......................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Nets $439M In FY09, Beats Projections
RICHMOND, Virginia (September 17, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery turned a profit of more than $439 million for the state's K-12 public schools...................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery's Redskins Game Sales Top $4M
RICHMOND, Virginia (August 11, 2009) -- Virginia Lottery players have Redskins Mania. Lottery officials said Tuesday according to the ‘Daily Press’ that sales of the new scratch ticket game have topped $4 million since tickets became available Aug. 3.......................Subscribers

New Redskins Lottery Scratch-off Ticket
“Get In The Game” With The Virginia Lottery`s Redskins Mania Scratcher
RICHMOND, Virginia (August 3, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery and the Washington Redskins today launched the much-anticipated $50,000,000 Redskins Mania scratch ticket...............Subscribers

Winners of “Virginia’s Lucky Dog” Contest Will Be Featured in Virginia Lottery Scratcher Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (June 30, 2009) - What has 80 legs, 20 adorable faces and the makings of a great Scratcher game? The Virginia’s Lucky Dog II game.....................Subscribers

4’s Are Fabulous in Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (June 18, 2009) - When the combination “4-4-4” was drawn in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 game, players won more than $1.6 million. The triples were drawn in the June 18 Pick 3 day drawing.......................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Wins National Communications Award
RICHMOND, Virginia (June 11, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery announced today that, along with its partners, the Virginia Parent Teachers Association (PTA), The Supply Room Companies and Qorvis Communications, has been named a 2009 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award of Excellence winner for its 2008........................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery and Washington Redskins Reveal “Redskins Mania” Scratch Ticket
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia (June 8, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery and the Washington Redskins today revealed the details of the much-anticipated $50,000,000 Redskins Mania scratch ticket that will go on sale August 3 to coincide with the 2009 football season........................Subscribers

Virginia Supreme Court Rules in Lottery Case
RICHMOND, Virginia (June 4, 2009) – The justices of the Virginia Supreme Court are reported to have yesterday held that Richmond Circuit Court Judge Margaret P. Spencer erred when she ruled the Virginia State Lottery does not offer a program or service covered by national and state disabilities acts.......................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Introduces Two New Fast-Play Games
RICHMOND, Virginia (June 1, 2009) - Looking for new lottery excitement to kick off the summer? The Virginia Lottery has just the answer. Two new games kicked off on May 31: Fast Play Find the 9’s and Fast Play Bonus Bingo........................Subscribers

Redskins and Virginia Lottery to Launch Team-Specific Game
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia (May 22, 2009) -- The Washington Redskins and the Virginia Lottery have reached agreement on a unique team-themed scratch-off ticket to be launched in concert with the 2009 professional football season, the two organizations announced today....................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Gives Boost to Pick 3 Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (May 7, 2009) - The Virginia Lottery's Pick 3 game is getting a Boost.....................Subscribers

Smithfield Jack Russell Terrier Graces Virginia Lottery's 'Lucky Dog' Scratch Game
SMITHFIELD, Virginia (May 5, 2009) -- You could say Gracie is one lucky dog. Gracie is one of the initial picks of the litter to have her photo featured in the Virginia Lottery's "Lucky Dog" game. Nine other dogs also appear in the first run of the $2 scratch-off ticket game.................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Named PRSA Silver Anvil Finalist
RICHMOND, Virginia (April 19, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery announced today that it, along with the Virginia Parent Teachers Association (PTA), The Supply Room Companies and Qorvis Communications, has been named a 2009 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil finalist for its 2008 “Super Teacher” awards program......................Subscribers

Appeal Motion Denied in Professor's Virginia Lottery Lawsuit
ROANOKE, Virginia (April 22, 2009) -- A university professor's lawsuit against the Virginia Lottery won't include other ticket purchasers...................Subscribers

Lottery Access Case Ruling Delayed
RICHMOND, Virginia (April 17, 2009) – An anticipated ruling on an effort to require all Virginia Lottery retail outlets to be handicapped-accessible will not be issued until June or later by the Supreme Court of Virginia..............Subscribers

New Virginia Lottery Game Will Feature Players’ Pooches
RICHMOND, Virginia (April 14, 2009) -- A new Virginia Lottery Scratcher game gives players a chance to unleash their marvelous mutts’ star potential. The Virginia’s Lucky Dog game not only gives players a chance to get their paws on prizes......................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Named PRSA Silver Anvil Finalist
Super Teacher Program Among Two From Virginia Nominated For Prestigious Award
RICHMOND, Virginia (April 13, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery announced today that it, along with the Virginia Parent Teachers Association (PTA), The Supply Room Companies and Qorvis Communications, has been named a 2009 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil finalist for its 2008 "Super Teacher" awards program...........................Subscribers

The Virginia Lottery Is Going To The Dogs, So To Speak
RICHMOND, Virginia (March 26, 2009) -- The Virginia Lottery's latest marketing campaign includes television spots featuring three charmed canines. Among them is Duke, a massive Blue Merle Great Dane whose good fortune is...................Subscribers

Qorvis, SmithGifford Win Four ADDY Awards for Virginia Lottery Advertising
WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2009) -- Qorvis Communications, one of the largest independent, integrated communications firms in the U.S., and its creative partner SmithGifford, today announced they won four 2009 Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington ADDYs for television advertising created and produced for the Virginia Lottery.............Subscribers

Virginia Supreme Court to Hear Access Lawsuit Filed Against State Lottery
RICHMOND, Virginia (February 23, 2009) -- Four handicapped Virginians who believe they have as much right to win or lose in the Virginia Lottery as anyone else are bringing their case to the Virginia Supreme Court.....................Subscribers

Lawmaker Introduces Budget Amendments to Prohibit High Priced Celebrities Being Paid to Promote the State Lottery
RICHMOND, Virginia (February 7, 2009) -- A Virginia lawmaker has introduced budget amendments that would prohibit the state lottery from promoting games with popular television shows and celebrities. The Lawmaker also introduced a budget amendment that would slash the lottery's advertising budget in half................Subscribers

Update on Scratcher Lawsuit
RICHMOND, Virginia (November 20, 2008) -- The Virginia Lottery is pleased to report on progress being made regarding the Scott Hoover v. Commonwealth of Virginia case...............Subscribers

Case Against Virginia Lottery to Continue
ROANOKE, Virginia, USA (November 20, 2008) - An attorney for a university professor suing the Virginia Lottery is weighing his next step after a ruling this week that eliminates other ticket purchasers...............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Players To Be Compensated For Misprinted Super 7’s Tickets Through Player Recognition Fund
RICHMOND, Virginia (October 30, 2008) -- The Virginia Lottery today announced that it has reached an agreement with its gaming services provider regarding the problem with the Fast Play Super 7’s game.............Subscribers

Statement From The Virginia Lottery About Fast Play Super 7s - Updated October 24, 2008
RICHMOND, Virginia (October 24, 2008) -- The Virginia Lottery sincerely apologizes for the error with its new game Fast Play Super 7’s and thanks its players for being patient. Unfortunately, there was a technical problem when the software was loaded on the computer gaming system. The problem caused misprinted tickets............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Looking For More Ways To Get Young Adults Interested in Games
RICHMOND, Virginia (October 14, 2008) -- As the Virginia Lottery turns twenty, the agency is looking for more ways to get younger people interested in the games. The agency said it is exploring more Internet ventures and placing lotto games inside popular...........Subscribers

Virginia Lottery 'Pop Quiz' Wins Advertising Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2008) -- The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) announced that it has named the Virginia Lottery the winner of its prestigious Batchy Award in the Best Radio Advertising category..............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Turns 20, Celebrates 20th Year With New Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (September 7, 2008) - The Virginia Lottery is celebrating its 20^th anniversary this month with a new raffle and other special events, including................Subscribers

Bottom Line: Virginia Lottery Is Fun and Fair
Article By Paula Otto, Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (July 27, 2008) -- The Virginia Lottery's scratch games and the availability of related top prizes have been the subject of questions and concerns in recent news stories and editorials.....................Subscribers

Microlog Wins Contract From Virginia Lottery for System Upgrade
GERMANTOWN, Maryland (July 1, 2008) - Microlog Corporation has been awarded a contract from the Virginia Lottery...................Subscribers

Professor Formally Files Suit Against Virginia Lottery
ROANOKE, Virginia, USA (June 30, 2008) -- A Roanoke attorney for Washington and Lee University professor Scott Hoover on Monday released copies of a lawsuit filed in Richmond Circuit Court. It seeks an $85 million judgment and an injunction preventing the Virginia Lottery from selling the outdated tickets...................Subscribers

Statement from Virginia Lottery Executive Director Paula OttoRICHMOND, Virginia (June 12, 2008) -- On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, we received a Notice of Contract Claims from the Roanoke law firm of Lichtenstein, Fishwick & Johnson PLC concerning the Virginia Lottery’s scratch tickets and top prizes. We have reviewed this claim. The Virginia Lottery stands by................Subscribers

Lawsuit Claims Virginia Lottery Misrepresenting Prizes
ROANOKE, Virginia (Jun 9, 2008) - A Washington & Lee University business professor claims the Virginia Lottery has taken in millions of dollars illegally by misrepresenting the prize money available for some of its games................Subscriptions

SmithGifford Promotes Games for the Virginia Lottery
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, USA (June 2, 2008) -- In a continuation of their award-winning campaign, the SmithGifford/Qorvis Communications partnership has created a pair of :30 spots  promoting the Virginia Lottery.....................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery and Hermie Sadler Team Up Again
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (Apr 24, 2008) -- The Virginia Lottery and Virginia native Hermie Sadler will be teaming together again to provide NASCAR fans attending the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway on May 3 a once in a lifetime opportunity.................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery to Honor Outstanding Educators With 'Super Teacher' Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (February 27, 2008) -- There are teachers - and then there are "Super Teachers." The Virginia Lottery and the Virginia PTA are looking for the latter. The Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards will help shine a spotlight on a valuable Virginia resource..............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.9

Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of Lottery Director
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (January 25, 2008) -- Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the appointment of Paula I. Otto as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery. Otto replaces Sheila Hill-Christian...............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.5

Virginia Lottery Pick 4 Players Break the Bank With the Combination 0-0-0-0
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (January 25, 2008) – Zero was a very lucky number for Virginia Lottery players on January 24, 2008. The combination 0-0-0-0 was drawn in the nightly Pick 4 game drawing...................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Players Win Big As 4-4-4 Is Drawn
RICHMOND, Virginia (December 17, 2007) -- For the tenth time in the history of the Virginia Lottery, the combination “4-4-4” was drawn in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 game............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery‘s Pick 3 Game: As Easy As 1-2-3
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (December 13, 2007) -- Virginia Lottery players won big in the December 13, 2007, Pick 3 day drawing when the number combination 1-2-3 was drawn.................Subscribers

Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of Interim Lottery Director
RICHMOND, Virginia (November 27, 2007) -- Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the appointment of Frank S. Ferguson as interim director of the Virginia Lottery. In his interim role, Ferguson will lead the independent agency and its 270 employees located around the state.........Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.10

Virginia Lottery Draw Show Returns to the Airwaves in Northern Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia (November 1, 2007) -- It’s fast-paced. It’s exciting. And beginning November 1, 2007, the Virginia Lottery draw show will again be televised in Northern Virginia.................Subscribers

Lottery Fights Back with Increased Payout Percentages
NORTH CAROLINA, USA (October 27, 2007) -- At The Border Station on North Carolina 168, the Virginia state line runs down the middle of the floor, marked by a three-stripe line of red, black and blue tile. Customers can buy Virginia lottery tickets on one side...............Subscribers

Best First Quarter Ever For Virginia Lottery; Record Quarterly Profits Mean Increased Funds For Virginia`s K-12 Public Schools
RICHMOND, Virginia (October 23, 2007) -- Spurred by an historic Mega Millions jackpot and exciting new games, the Virginia Lottery is setting records. Today Executive Director Sheila Hill-Christian announced that the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 was the best first quarter.............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.5

New Lottery Ads Give Virginians “Pop Quiz"
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, USA (October 16, 2007) -- Pop Quiz. Two words that normally inspire dread among students are instead being used to praise them in a new Virginia Lottery advertising campaign, designed to heighten awareness.............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Director Leaving
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (October 5, 2007) -- Sheila Hill-Christian, director of the Virginia Lottery, is leaving state government to become Richmond's chief administrative officer...............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Says “Ahoy!” to “International Talk Like A Pirate Day” with “Captain Cash Tripler” Scratch Game
RICHMOND, Virginia (September 19, 2007) -- So you say you didn’t know that September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day? Shiver me timbers! .................Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.13

Virginia Lottery Reports Second-Best Profit
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (September 5, 2007) -- Virginia Governor Tim Kaine accepted a check from Virginia Lottery Executive Director Sheila Hill-Christian at a ceremony at Lottery headquarters in Richmond...........Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.11

News-7 Poll: Lottery Jackpot Size Doesn't Affect Most Players
VIRGINIA, USA (August 28, 2007) -- A News-7 poll shows even the lure of a $250 million jackpot will not send most people heading for the nearest lottery outlet. 59% per cent say they..............Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Launches New Pink Panther Scratcher Game
VIRGINIA, USA (August 9, 2007) -- Da-dum-ta-dum…The Virginia Lottery has released a Scratcher game based on one of the world’s coolest cats, beloved icon, The Pink Panther...........Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.8

FlickerLab Animates The Pink Panther™ For the Virginia Lottery
NEW YORK, USA (August 2, 2007) -- To promote the new Virginia Lottery scratch game, FlickerLab participated in the scripting, created storyboards and designed and animated the high definition :30..........Subscribers

SOLD OUT! Virginia`s Millionaire Raffle Sells Out Three Weeks Ahead of June 14 Drawing
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (May 23, 2007) -- Three weeks before the drawing will be held, all 330,000 tickets for Virginia’s Millionaire Raffle have been sold...........Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.9

Virginia Lottery Players Break The Bank In Pick 3 Game
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (May 14, 2007) -- Virginia Lottery players won big in the May 12, 2007 Pick 3 midday drawing when the combination 3-3-3 was drawn...........Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Announces “April 15, 2007: The Great Virginia Millionaire Raffle Rush”
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (April 6, 2007) -- The Virginia Lottery today announced its first-ever raffle, saying that a quick sell-out of tickets is expected because the chances of becoming an instant millionaire are the best in the Lottery’s 19-year history.............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.3

Qorvis Wins the Virginia Lottery Account
MCLEAN, Virginia, USA (March 19, 2007) -- Qorvis Communications, a leading strategic communications firm with integrated advertising, public relations and interactive capabilities, announced today that it has been chosen to be the agency of record for the Virginia Lottery. .......Subscribers

New Scratch Game Stars The Excitement of American Idol
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (February 15, 2007) -- What scratch ticket could win you two other tickets to the American Idol finale in Hollywood? It’s the Virginia Lottery’s new American Idol game: the hottest ticket in town...........Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.9

New Virginia Lottery Game Features Bingo Fun With Instant Prizes
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (February 5, 2007) -- For the first time in its history, the Virginia Lottery is offering a $2 terminal-printed ticket. No scratching – no play slips - no waiting for a drawing............Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.7

New Scratch Game Has Largest Prize Payout In Virginia Lottery History
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (January 18, 2007) -- The Virginia Lottery is unveiling a new scratch game that breaks the bank! It’s called $100 Million Cash Extravaganza. As the name indicates, it features an unprecedented amount of prize money for players..........Subscribers

Lottery Expands Offerings, Including Sunday Drawings
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (January 5, 2007) -- Sheila Hill-Christian, executive director of the State Lottery is reported to have outlined a plan yesterday to recover nearly $30 million of her agency's first projected decline in profits since 1998............Subscribers

ESI Integrity Awarded ICS Contract with the Virginia Lottery
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (December 12, 2006) - ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. (TSX:ESY) today announced that its subsidiary, ESI Integrity Inc. has been awarded the contract to supply its ICS solution to the Virginia Lottery............................Subscribers

Deborah Courtney Named Virginia Lottery Director of Finance
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (December 7, 2006) -- Virginia Lottery Executive Director Sheila Hill-Christian announced today the selection of Deborah Courtney to the position of Director of Finance.  Ms. Courtney currently serves as the Lottery’s Deputy Director of Finance..............................Read the full story at: Vol.37 No.11

Virginia Lottery Looking for New Hosts
The Virginia Lottery is looking for new hosts of their draw shows.  They are looking for a male or female between the ages of 22 to 35 who have a pleasant appearance, are good communicators and the ability to perform on live television.............................Subscribers

Schools Hit The Jackpot: Virginia Lottery Sets New Records For Fiscal Year 2006
RICHMOND, Virginia (August 22, 2006) -- With a record-setting performance in Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06), the Virginia Lottery is turning over more than $454 million to Virginia’s K-12 public schools - an event Virginia Governor Tim Kaine marked today by accepting a ceremonial check from new Virginia Lottery Executive Director..........................Read the full story at: Vol.36 No.8

Second Lottery Official Defects to University
RADFORD, Virginia, USA (July 3, 2006) -- Radford University President Penelope Kyle has named a former co-worker at the Virginia Lottery as the school's vice president for finance.......................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Sponsors Fast-Eating Contest
VIRGINIA, USA (June 20, 2006) -- Do you hunger to be the best? Have you ever felt the competitive fire in your belly? Then you will have no trouble swallowing one of the most talked-about events at this weekend’s Virginia H.O.G. Rally in Lynchburg: the Speed Eating Contest............................Subscribers

Virginia Lottery Launches New Game
VIRGINIA, USA (February 22, 2006) -- The Virginia Lottery has launched its latest game, Win-For-Life...........................Subscribers

Lotto South to be Retired
RICHMOND, Virginia, USA (January 5, 2006) -- How would you like to know that every week for the rest of your life you can rely on a steady stream of income? Top prize winners in the Virginia Lottery’s newest multi-state game Win-For-Life will receive just that: $1,000 per week for the rest of their lives................................Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.1