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Voters approved a lottery for Indiana in November 1988 by a 62 percent majority, and the Lottery Act was signed into law in May 1989. Ticket sales began with a bang literally on October 13, 1989, as a cannon was fired at Pan American Plaza in Indianapolis to celebrate the launch of the Hoosier Lottery. Within 24 hours, 8.19 million Hoosier Millionaire scratch tickets were sold.
Some two weeks later, the Hoosier Millionaire TV show made its debut, and the first million dollar prize was awarded in early December.
The Lotterys first draw game, Lotto Cash, began in April 1990, followed by the daily numbers games Daily 3 and Daily 4 in July. In October, the multistate Lotto*America was introduced; after that game morphed into Powerball, the Hoosier Lottery holds the distinction of having sold more winning Powerball jackpot tickets than any other participating lottery.
The Hoosier Lottery has a diverse lineup of draw games in its current portfolio, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Hoosier Lotto (and its companion game Tag 6), Mix & Match, Quick Draw, Daily 3, Daily 4 and Lucky 5. And in addition to scratch games, pulltabs are also available.
The Lotterys early success allowed it to repay the $6 million startup loan to the state within the first year. Its mission has never changed to return maximum net income to the state in a socially responsible manner. Lottery proceeds benefit three primary programs:
- The Build Indiana Fund, which helps offset residents motor vehicle excise taxes
- The pension and disability funds for retired Hoosier police officers and firefighters.
- The pension fund for retired teachers.
| News Archive |
| November 17, 2020 |
Hoosier Scratch-Off Tickets Increased 31% Between July and October Compared to the Same Four-Month Period One Year Earlier |
| September 25, 2020 |
A New Look for Powerball Draw Show Set to Debut in Sept. 30 Drawing |
| August 25, 2020 |
Hoosier Lottery Offering 30 Players a Chance to Win $1 Million on New Years Eve |
| July 6, 2020 |
The Hoosier Lottery Celebrates Metal-Worthy Moments with Chances to Win Up to $250,000 Instantly |
| July 6, 2020 |
Hoosier Lottery Executive Director Sarah M. Taylor Named President of Multi-State Lottery Association |
| November 14, 2019 |
Hoosier Lottery Makes it Easy to Spread Cheer This Holiday Season with New Holiday Scratch-offs |
| October 13, 2019 |
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Build a Stronger, Safer, Smarter Indiana |
| Sept. 3, 2019 |
Hoosier Lottery Transfers Record $312 Million to the State of Indiana |
| July 1, 2019 |
Cash4Life Drawings Expanding to Seven Nights a Week |
| December 21, 2018 |
Hoosier Lottery Recognized for Responsible Gaming Efforts by the World Lottery Association |
| November 25, 2018 |
Indiana Stands to Benefit from the Two Massive Jackpot Runs |
| September 4, 2018 |
Hoosier Lottery Releases the Voice Scratch-off Ticket |
| August 14, 2018 |
Hoosier Lottery Transfers Record $306 Million to the State |
| June 6, 2018 |
Indiana Lottery Expecting Record Income |
| June 5, 2018 |
Hoosier Lottery Release THE WIZARD OF OZ Scratch-off |
| May 14, 2018 |
Hoosier Lottery Launch Lucky Seven |
| February 6, 2018 |
Hoosiers Could Win Up to $2 Million on New Hoosier Lottery Scratch-Offs |
| News Archive for CY2017 |
| October 11, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Launches Revolutionary New Game |
| August 28, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Mustered Record Profit for State in Latest Fiscal Year |
| June 18, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Increases Starting CA$H 5 Jackpot |
| May 20, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates National Be a Millionaire Day |
| May 16, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Soon to Offer $50 Scratch-Off Ticket |
| April 25, 2017 |
Trio on Trial in Bogus $2 Million Lottery Claim |
| April 17, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates 25 Years of Powerball |
| March 19, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Gives Daily Games More Power with SUPERBALL |
| March 3, 2017 |
Senate Halts Plans for Veteran Lottery Ticket |
| February 7, 2017 |
Proposed Scratch-Off for Homeless Veterans Hits Roadblock |
| January 15, 2017 |
Hoosier Lottery Hits the BULLSEYE with Quick Draw |
| News Archive for CY2016 |
| December 30, 2016 |
Governor-elect Reappoints Sarah Taylor to Again Head Hoosier Lottery |
| November 21, 2016 |
Josh Kaufman Releases ‘Home For The Holidays’ with the Hoosier Lottery |
| September 18, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Introduces New Multi-State Game! |
| September 16, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Giving Players a Chance at $1,000 a Day for Life! |
| September 6, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial! |
| August 22, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Welcomes Katie Hargitt |
| August 17, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Operator Hits Revised Income Goal |
| August 16, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Posts Record Year |
| August 2, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Wants You to Get metal! |
| July 9, 2016 |
$540 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold in Indiana! |
| June 25, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery is Having a Banner Year; Up 14 Percent More Than Last Year |
| June 7, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Scares Up 80s Nostalgia with Ghostbusters Game |
| May 19, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Implementing ‘For Life’ Draw Game |
| May 19, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates 656 Millionaires! |
| May 14, 2016 |
State Lottery Vendor on Pace to Reach Revenue Target |
| April 24, 2016 |
Hometown Favourite Hoosier Lotto Just Got Better |
| March 22, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Receives Top Vendor Award |
| March 4, 2016 |
Senate Votes for Fantasy Sports Companies to be Regulated by Indiana Gaming Commission |
| March 1, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Teams Up with Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Offer Official Indy 500® Scratch-Off Game |
| February 15, 2016 |
Hoosier Lottery Introduces Fast Play Jackpot! |
| February 1, 2016 |
The Buntin Group to Provide Media Planning and Buying Services for Hoosier Lottery |
| News Archive for CY2015 |
| November 28, 2015 |
Deal Struck in Lottery-Ticket Case |
| November 22, 2015 |
Bidding for Lottery Advertising Account to be Finalised |
| November 5, 2015 |
One Away? Win Anyway! The Hoosier Lottery Will Still Pay |
| October 31, 2015 |
$2M Hoosier Lottery Scam Case Heads to Court |
| September 23, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery Giving Away $5 Million on Live TV |
| September 22, 2015 |
Private Operator on Track to Meet Revenue Goals in Indiana |
| September 8, 2015 |
EZmatch Offer Easy Way to Boost Your Favorite Hoosier Lottery Game |
| September 1, 2015 |
They’re back! Indiana’s Scariest Lottery Game Returns |
| Aug. 3, 2015 |
More than 229,000 winning Fast Play tickets |
| August 4, 2015 |
New Hoosier Lottery Hot 5s Scratch-offs launch today |
| June 12, 2015 |
Lottery Looks to Restructure Vendor Contract |
| June 8, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery launches new Fast Play games |
| June 2, 2015 |
Win 20 years of bacon! |
| May 28, 2015 |
Players Try for Big Money in Las Vegas |
| April 30, 2015 |
MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB Offer Hoosiers Chance for Real Money! |
| April 22, 2015 |
Charges in Relation to Lottery Fraud Case |
| April 22, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery tickets are recyclable! |
| April 13, 2015 |
Hoosiers score on MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB TV Game Show |
| April 9, 2015 |
Hoosiers aim for big money on Lottery TV game show |
| April 7, 2015 |
Hoosiers win on MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB TV Game Show |
| April 7, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery’s new Cat and Dog Themed Games on Sale Now |
| March 12, 2015 |
Lucky 7s pay off for Hoosiers! |
| February 16, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery introduces new payment option: GOLD! |
| Jan. 5, 2015 |
Hoosier Lottery to give away prize packs |
| Jan. 5, 2015 |
Popular “multiplier” Scratch-off family is back for 2015! |
| Jan. 5, 2015 |
2-0-1-5 is today’s winning Hoosier Lottery Midday drawing! |
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