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

Download game logos and other images for use in telling the Oregon Lottery story.

Press Kit

Press Center Contact Info

Chuck Baumann • Senior Public Affairs Officer
Office: 503-540-1015
Cell: 503-510-7829
chuck.baumann@lottery.oregon.gov

Patrick Johnson • Public Information Specialist
Office: 503-540-1037
Cell: 971-600-6059
patrick.johnson@lottery.oregon.gov

Matthew Shelby • Public Information Manager
Office: 503-540-1411
Cell: 971-719-1143
matthew.shelby@lottery.oregon.gov

PRESS RELEASES

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August 30, 2021
Teacher and Former Student Both Named Regional Teachers of the Year

Teacher and former student both named Regional Teachers of the Year for their school districts.
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August 24, 2021
Powerball draw dates wrong on 273 printed tickets

The Oregon Lottery is asking players who purchased Powerball tickets overnight between Aug. 18-19 with advance draws to contact Lottery customer service.
Now on Mondays - More Powerball - Play Now!

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August 23, 2021
Powerball Adds Monday Drawing

Powerball players will soon have the opportunity to start the week with a third chance to win larger, faster-growing jackpots! A new Monday Powerball drawing debuts August 23, 2021 and will join the current lineup of Powerball drawings held every Wednesday and Saturday, at 7:59 p.m. PT.

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August 12, 2021
McMinnville Man Wins $5.8 Million Oregon’s Game Megabucks Jackpot

A McMinnville man is the latest Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot winner, taking home a $5.8 million jackpot.

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August 3, 2021
Brookings Man Wins for Life – Twice!

Brookings man wins the top Win for Life prize, $1,000 a week for life, twice. He played two sets of the same number and won!

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July 13, 2021
Lottery launches new appointment system

Oregon Lottery launches new appointment system to help players accelerate payment of prizes. System is available on Oregon Lottery’s website for Salem and Wilsonville locations.

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