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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

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

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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January 12, 2023
Eugene Resident Wins $1 Million Prize, as Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.35 Billion

The Eugene winner of Tuesday’s $1 million Mega Millions ticket claimed their prize Wednesday after matching five of the six numbers drawn.

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January 11, 2023
$1 Million Ticket Sold in Oregon, as Mega Millions Jackpot Still Climbing

As the Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $1.35 billion, a lucky player in Oregon will be cashing in on a $1 million dollar winning ticket.

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Press

January 5, 2023
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to Near $1 Billion

It’s hard to argue that winning $940 million wouldn’t make 2023 the best year of your life. That’s the estimate for Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot drawing.

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Press

December 19, 2022
Need A One-Size Fits All, Last-Minute Gift? Consider Oregon Lottery Scratch-it Tickets

Gifting procrastinators still have time to find something everyone appreciates. Oregon Lottery Scratch-it tickets are an easy-to-give, last-minute gift.

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November 16, 2022
Oregon Powerball® Millionaire Claims Prize

When a retired truck driver purchased $10 in Powerball tickets on a whim during the record jackpot run up, little did he know he would be one number away from winning billions.

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November 8, 2022
$1 Million Powerball® Ticket Sold in Oregon as Part of Record Jackpot Run

Another $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased in Oregon, as the record Powerball jackpot run ended with a single ticket sold in California worth $2.04 billion.
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