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Chuck Baumann • Senior Public Affairs Officer
Office: 503-540-1015
Cell: 503-510-7829
chuck.baumann@state.or.us

Patrick Johnson • Public Information Specialist
Office: 503-540-1037
Cell: 971-600-6059
patrick.johnson@state.or.us

Matthew Shelby • Public Information Manager
Office: 503-540-1411
Cell: 971-719-1143
matthew.shelby@state.or.us

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May 28, 2020

Lottery dreams become reality with $50,000 Scratch-it win

May 26, 2020

Winning Keno jackpot feels “sew” good for laid-off Sisters woman

May 21, 2020

Disruption in Weekly Routine Draws Win for Life Jackpot

May 18, 2020

Video Lottery Retailers Begin to Reopen in Counties Across Oregon

May 12, 2020

Springfield man gets $80,000 jolt when stopping for an energy drink

May 08, 2020

Layoffs, Furloughs and Salary Cuts Help Lottery Bridge Financial Gap Cause by COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020

$100,000 jackpot better than caffeine

Apr 24, 2020

That’s Not Spam, It’s a $50,000 Second Chance Prize!

Maria Salas Medford 50k Scratch-it PRESS CENTER

Apr 17, 2020

Turning Lucky Lemons into Lemonade

Apr 13, 2020

Social Distancing Win!

Mar 30, 2020

Scoreboard Update

Mar 30, 2020

Free Ticket Leads to $6.3 Million Megabucks Win!

Mar 20, 2020

Karma contributes to Oregon Lottery Raffle $1 million win

Mar 18, 2020

Lottery Headquarters open Thursday, Video Lottery terminals disabled

Mar 17, 2020

Lottery headquarters closes for deep clean

Mar 09, 2020

Veteran wins $1 million Mega Millions prize

Mar 09, 2020

Time is Running Out for Best Odds of Winning $1 Million

Mar 05, 2020

Eggs, Milk, $250,000 winning Oregon Lottery Scratch-it

Mar 05, 2020

Forgotten Oregon Lottery Keno ticket worth over $71,000

Mar 02, 2020

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Feb 21, 2020

$250,000 is the best anniversary gift

Feb 04, 2020

Scoreboard sees strong sales for Super Bowl Sunday

Jan 31, 2020

Win for Life win one of many life changes

Jan 31, 2020

“Laundered money” leads to $8.4 million Megabucks jackpot win

Jan 08, 2020

Faithful numbers add up to $100,000 Powerball Win

Dec 12, 2019

Oregon Lottery Holiday Reminder: Lottery Tickets are not for Minors

Dec 12, 2019

Lottery rings in 2020 with new responsible gaming training

Sep 13, 2019

Bend cancer-survivor wins $4.6 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot

Aug 30, 2019

$100,000 Scratch-it win will help developmentally disabled

Aug 23, 2019

Oregon Lottery offers fairgoers exclusive look at new sports betting game -- Scoreboard

Aug 09, 2019

"We won double what we thought!"

Aug 02, 2019

Double-checking ticket saves $6.5 million Oregon’s Game Megabuck prize

Jul 18, 2019

Independence store sells unbelievable $75,000 Scratch-it

Jun 27, 2019

Winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket almost blew out the window

Jun 27, 2019

Dumpster dive earns customer $1,200

Jun 27, 2019

Eugene-area women both win $100,000 in same weekend

May 30, 2019

Oregon Lottery Creates Limited-Edition State Parks Day Pin

May 30, 2019

Friends of 40 years win Lottery at the same time

May 30, 2019

Keno win has Eugene woman screaming Bon Voyage!

May 24, 2019

Oregon Lottery Receives National Financial Reporting Award

May 24, 2019

Eugene man’s first Oregon’s Game Megabucks win is $3.2 million

Apr 25, 2019

Stayton Market celebrating Win for Life win

Apr 17, 2019

Accidental Purchase Leads To $150,000 Powerball Win

Apr 11, 2019

What’s for Dinner? A $10.4 Million Oregon’s Game Megabucks Win

Mar 21, 2019

Pinch Me, I'm a Millionaire!

Mar 18, 2019

A lucky month for Win for Life players

Mar 11, 2019

Roofer of 40 years hits $50,000 Powerball prize

Mar 06, 2019

New reports, photos, assist in reporting on Oregon Lottery

Mar 04, 2019

Stop Before Daily Walk Nets $100,000 Win

Feb 26, 2019

A comforting Win for Life win

Feb 11, 2019

Keno win will help with liver transplant

Feb 04, 2019

Roundup Tavern regular rounds up $32,000 playing Keno

Jan 18, 2019

$3 million is just enough

Jan 18, 2019

Tortillas run results in $175,000 in Winter Ca$h

Jan 15, 2019

Winning $77,000 while on the go thanks to Lottery mobile app

Jan 15, 2019

$10,000 Scratch-it win is ‘really weird’

Jan 14, 2019

New Lottery ads highlight education funding, call for teacher of the year nominations

Dec 18, 2018

$3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Cottage Grove

Dec 12, 2018

Two moms win Lottery 2nd Chance Drawing

Dec 06, 2018

The early bird gets the $118,000 Oregon Lottery Keno prize

Nov 30, 2018

Oregon Lottery Launches new Mobile App

Nov 27, 2018

Holiday season reminder - Lottery tickets not for minors

Nov 16, 2018

November is Native American Heritage Month

Nov 06, 2018

More than $1 million in unclaimed prizes expire soon

Nov 01, 2018

$8.5 million Megabucks jackpot claimed by customer of historic Lottery retailer

Oct 17, 2018

Mega Millions $900 Million Jackpot Largest Ever

Oct 17, 2018

Holiday Wishes come true for Lebanon Lottery winner

Oct 17, 2018

Keno prize at the end of the rainbow

Oct 08, 2018

A $54,597 strike for State Bowling Champion

Sep 25, 2018

Bad day turned good with $75,000 prize

Sep 25, 2018

A trip with the dogs unleashes $70,000 prize

Sep 25, 2018

$100,000 Scratch-it win – zing with a bunch of zeroes!

Aug 30, 2018

Good deed leads to $50,000 Powerball win

Aug 24, 2018

$100,000 Scratch-it win will help grown kids

Aug 13, 2018

Folding Laundry and Winning $66,000 Playing Keno

Aug 07, 2018

Family reunion funded by Mega Millions prize

Jul 30, 2018

Memorable vacation pays for itself with Keno win

Jul 19, 2018

Fairview man hits homerun with $80,000 Keno win

Jul 16, 2018

$1.1 million in Powerball prizes are still unclaimed

Jul 16, 2018

Nickell Wins Powerball Millions

Jun 27, 2018

Riddle man wins Lottery week before retirement

Jun 22, 2018

$7.3 million Megabucks ticket was a lucky mistake

Jun 21, 2018

Did you buy a Powerball ticket in Salem? You may have won $150 million

Jun 20, 2018

Oregon Lottery Receives National Financial Reporting Award

May 30, 2018

Retired Lottery employee wins $30,000 Mega Millions prize

May 30, 2018

Redmond man uses Lottery win for redwood trip

May 30, 2018

Retired log truck driver turns non-winner into $25,000 prize

May 09, 2018

Oregon Lottery finishes up first round of responsible gambling training for retailers

Joel Martin and his girlfriend Dani website

May 03, 2018

How to impress your date – win $30,000 Lottery prize

May 03, 2018

Friends who play together, win together

Apr 16, 2018

Hood River Woman tops Veggie Burger with $33,000 Prize

Apr 13, 2018

Eugene man wins record Keno 8-Spot jackpot

Apr 12, 2018

Portland man wins $1,000 a week for life

Mar 21, 2018

Raffle winner extends Southern Oregon string of Lottery millionaires

Mar 16, 2018

Winning $1 million St. Patrick’s Day Raffle number

Mar 15, 2018

Jackpot win changes everything, except the cat box

Mar 15, 2018

Lottery win turns newlyweds into house hunters

Mar 08, 2018

From Septic Work to Jackpot Winner

Feb 15, 2018

Central Oregon Lottery retailers sell two jackpot Scratch-its in a week

Feb 15, 2018

Comedy of errors leads to $54,000 Keno win

Jan 25, 2018

Molalla Lottery retailers sell two jackpot Scratch-its in a week

Jan 24, 2018

Hermiston man wins $118,000 playing Keno, hits bonus and Bulls-Eye

Jan 23, 2018

Winning Powerball ticket is better than coffee

Jan 11, 2018

Jacksonville man wins $1,000,004 with Powerball ticket

Jan 05, 2018

Grants Pass man wins $2 million, one matching number away from huge jackpot

Nov 17, 2017

Random act of kindness makes veteran’s day

Oct 31, 2017

Portland man collects his share of Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot

Oct 27, 2017

Two win the $9 million Oregon's Game Megabucks jackpot

Sep 27, 2017

Powerball ticket nets Bend man $2 million

Sep 21, 2017

Gladstone Keno player hits the spot

Aug 11, 2017

Nursery manager sows new type of green -- $1 million Powerball win!

Aug 11, 2017

Did you win $1 million?

Aug 01, 2017

Oregon jackpots build as temperatures rise

Jun 20, 2017

Portland man wins $1 million Powerball prize

Jun 20, 2017

Springfield Grandparents play Megabucks to support Oregon, win $7 million

Mar 17, 2017

Clackamas Vietnam Veteran wins $1 Million St. Patrick’s Day Raffle

Mar 16, 2017

Portland couple wins “free” $5.9 million jackpot

Mar 15, 2017

Winning $1 million St. Patrick’s Day Raffle number to be announced Friday, Mar. 17

Feb 15, 2017

Hardship driving privileges for problem gamblers in treatment

Jan 19, 2017

Stocking stuffer leads to $4.2 million Megabucks jackpot

Jan 11, 2017

Snowstorm leads to last-minute, milion-dollar win

Jan 06, 2017

Portland contractor hits first Keno 8-Spot of 2017

Jan 03, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day Raffle Tickets now on Sale

Dec 14, 2016

One month left for unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions prize

Dec 06, 2016

Salem couple claim $6.8 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks prize

Dec 06, 2016

Wheel of Fortune Scratch-it second chance winners are headed to LA

Nov 10, 2016

Portland attorney enjoys a newfound Lucky Life

Sep 28, 2016

Bridgeway Recovery Services and Oregon Lottery issue joint statement for Problem Gambling Awareness Day

Sep 22, 2016

Employees at Truck N Travel receive $500 bonus from Lottery win

Sep 08, 2016

Wheel of Fortune Scratch-it second chance drawing will signal end of game

Eric and Beth Tackett of Sutherlin won $9.4 million playing Oregon

Sep 07, 2016

Sutherlin truck driver hauls in $9.4 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks win

Aug 10, 2016

National Organizations Recognize Oregon’s Leadership in Responsible Gambling

Jul 25, 2016

Lottery investigation finds no evidence of civil rights allegations

Jul 21, 2016

Coquille man wins $1 million Powerball prize

Jul 14, 2016

Oregon Lottery recognized nationally for responsible gambling program

Jul 08, 2016

$540 million Mega Millions jackpot is third largest ever

Jun 27, 2016

Lottery launches new Wheel of Fortune Scratch-it

Jun 22, 2016

Powerball jackpot grows as Oregonians win

Jun 21, 2016

Lottery launches responsible gambling training for retailers and servers

May 05, 2016

UNCLAIMED $50,000 PRIZE EXPIRES FRIDAY

May 02, 2016

Oregon Lottery launches new Loteria Scratch-it

Apr 25, 2016

SWAMI METHOD NETS MEDFORD MAN $3.8 MILLION MEGABUCKS WIN

Apr 01, 2016

Don’t be fooled by lottery-related scams

Mar 25, 2016

$1 million St. Patrick’s Day Raffle prize claimed

Mar 16, 2016

Oregon Teacher of the Year Nominations Now Open

Mar 09, 2016

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Mar 08, 2016

$7.8 million ticket purchased on a whim

Feb 25, 2016

Countering with a $50,000 Powerball win

Feb 12, 2016

Oregon Lottery introduces Year of the Monkey Scratch-it

Jan 26, 2016

“Warn 23” claim $50,000 Powerball win

Jan 22, 2016

$50,000 Powerball means a buzz cut

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Jan 22, 2016

Baker City a buzz with $100,000 Powerball win

Jan 22, 2016

Oregon Powerball winners start claiming prizes

Jan 22, 2016

Cabin fever soothed by Powerball win

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Jan 22, 2016

Neighbors share in Powerball win

Jan 14, 2016

No Powerball jackpot winner in Oregon, but Oregon still wins

Jan 14, 2016

Record Powerball jackpot equals Southern Oregon winners

Jan 11, 2016

Portland man wins $1 million Powerball prize

Jan 11, 2016

Oregon Powerball players win more than $3.2 million since Dec. 2

Dec 30, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day Raffle tickets on sale Sunday

Dec 22, 2015

New Oregon law authorizes prize garnishments for overpayments

Dec 18, 2015

Protect yourself from lottery-related scams

Dec 10, 2015

The Oregon Lottery reminds people to give responsibly this holiday season

Dec 01, 2015

Friday the 13th lucky for Keizer man

Nov 02, 2015

Oregon Lottery Awarded Top Honors at International Lottery Conference

Oct 15, 2015

Klamath Falls Is The 8-Spot

Oct 01, 2015

Oregon Lottery Wilsonville Payment Center begins dispensing prizes today

Sep 30, 2015

Two big Scratch-it wins in Milwaukie

Sep 28, 2015

Powerball to feature more winners, higher jackpots

Sep 23, 2015

Oregon Lottery to open new Wilsonville Payment Center

Sep 15, 2015

Oregon Lottery presents SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup

Jul 15, 2015

Oregon Lottery Facebook page offers prizes that cost nothing

Jul 15, 2015

“Good guy” wins $71,527 Keno 8-spot

Jun 29, 2015

Take a break and win $78,000 playing Keno

Jun 02, 2015

Oregon Lottery to Award $1,500 Scholarship to SWOCC Student

May 27, 2015

Visiting a friend leads to a nearly $60,000 lottery win

May 21, 2015

Oregon City is the place to play Oregon Lottery

May 20, 2015

Disappointment turns into a Lucky Life

May 18, 2015

Oregon Lottery Launches new Loteria Scratch-It

May 13, 2015

Did you buy the winning $50,000 Powerball ticket in Grants Pass?

May 12, 2015

Oregon Lottery partners with GamTalk to help Oregon's Gamblers

May 07, 2015

Oregon Lottery Director to Award $2,000 to Chemeketa Comm.

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