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Lottery Commission Overview

The five-member Lottery Commission oversees the governance of the Oregon Lottery®. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. They serve at the pleasure of the Governor and are appointed for a four-year term.

Commission Requirements

As determined by Oregon Revised Statutes, at least one Commissioner must have a minimum of five years experience in law enforcement and at least one Commissioner must be a certified public accountant. No more than three members of the Commission can be affiliated with the same political party.

The Commission’s responsibilities include:

  • Ratifying retailer contracts
  • Approving yearly budget and business plan
  • Approving monthly financial reports
  • Adopting rule and policy changes

Current Commissioners


Commissioner Steven Ungar, Chair Commissioner
Steven Ungar
Chair
steve.ungar@state.or.us
Commissioner Bill Ihle, Vice Chair Commissioner
Bill Ihle
Vice Chair
bill.ihle@state.or.us
Commissioner Pamela Fogg Commissioner
Pamela Fogg
pamela.fogg@state.or.us
Commissioner Amy Lowery Commissioner
Amy Lowery
amy.lowery@state.or.us
Commissioner LeRon Howland Commissioner LeRon Howland
leron.howland@state.or.us

Director

The Director of the Oregon Lottery® is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Director’s responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the administration of the Lottery and its employees, as well as external and legislative activities
  • Recommending annual strategic direction and budget to the Lottery Commission
  • Serving as the Secretary and Executive Officer of the Lottery Commission
Larry Niswender Oregon Lottery Interim Director,
Larry Niswender
Larry.Niswender@state.or.us

Commission Meeting Information >>

Meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, financials and sales reports. [more info]

For additional information, contact Linda DeBlasio. e-mail: Linda.deblasio@state.or.us

2007 - 09 Lottery Fund
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County by County Fund Distribution


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Oregon Lottery • 500 Airport Road SE, Salem, OR, 97301 • PO Box 12649 Salem, OR, 97309-0649 • www.oregonlottery.org
Phone: 503-540-1000 • Fax: 503-540-1001 • Email: lottery.webcenter@state.or.us