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 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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January 15, 2021
50,000 reasons to faint

After seeing high jackpot prize for Powerball, Salem woman purchases ticket and wins $50,000
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January 13, 2021
Hermiston man wins $100,000 Powerball prize amid large jackpots

A Hermiston man wins $100,000 playing Powerball while the jackpot is more than $500 million. Retailers are seeing an uptick in Powerball sales.
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December 17, 2020
Tigard Couple Win $1 million Mega Millions Prize at Legacy Lottery Retailer

King City Liquor Store sells another high tier ticket — second in three years!
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December 17, 2020
Oregon Lottery Holiday Reminder: Lottery Tickets are not for Children

The message is simple – Oregon Lottery tickets, no matter what time of year, are for adults.
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Press

October 28, 2020
Lottery Games Now Available in Walmart Supercenters

The Oregon Lottery has just finished installation of new self-serve terminals in 34 Walmart Supercenters across Oregon.
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October 11, 2020
Best. Dad. Ever.

Hermiston woman wins $50,000 playing a Scratch-it she received as a gift from her dad.
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