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Lottery News & Press Center

Resources for the Press

Our press center features many of the resources journalists and writers can use to help tell their stories. If you’re a journalist or writer working on a story, we hope to hear from you.

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Press Kit

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Press Center Contact Info

Melanie Mesaros • External Communications Program Manager
Phone: 971-719-0464
melanie.mesaros@lottery.oregon.gov

PRESS RELEASES

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August 28, 2023
Portland Man Wins $3.3 Million Oregon Megabucks Jackpot Purchased at Plaid Pantry

Carl Meinig, 80, of Portland is the latest winner of Oregon’s Game Megabucks, claiming a ticket for the $3.3 million jackpot.

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Press

August 8, 2023
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Record $1.55 Billion

The biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in tonight’s drawing, with a prize estimated at $1.55 billion.

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Press

July 27, 2023
Mega Millions Jackpot Builds to $910 Million

Mega Millions is projected to be $910 million for Friday’s drawing – the fifth largest in the game’s history.

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Press

July 20, 2023
Powerball Jackpot Run Produces Seven Prize Winners in Oregon

Wednesday’s $1.08 billion Powerball run ended with a jackpot ticket being sold in California, but Oregonians weren’t left out. The third-largest Powerball jackpot in history also generated seven prize winners in Oregon.

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July 17, 2023
Two Oregon Prizes Won as Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Continue to Rise

As the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots continue to climb, Saturday’s Powerball drawing produced two prize winners in Oregon.
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Press

July 13, 2023
Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar Simultaneously

Oregonians have two growing options when it comes to jackpot games: Powerball, which now stands at $875 million and Mega Millions, which has climbed to $560 million.

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