The Oregon Lottery was created through the initiative petition process. In November 1984 voters approved an amendment to the Oregon Constitution requiring the establishment and operation of a state lottery. Since then, the Oregon Lottery has become a critical funding source for important Oregon programs.
PDFs of Lottery funds to each county during the 2015-2017 biennieum
The Oregon Lottery was created through the initiative petition that was approved by Oregonians in November, 1984. The initiative amended the Oregon Constitution and required the establishment and operation of a state lottery. Since then, the Oregon Lottery has become a critical funding source for important Oregon programs.
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