This page covers proposed rule changes, recent rulemaking, and instructions for commenting. Click here to see all Lottery administrative rules on the Secretary of State Website.
Questions/Notifications: For inquiries or to sign up for rulemaking notifications, contact Kris Skaro at kris.skaro@lottery.oregon.gov or 503-540-1181.
Proposed Rules
The Lottery has no proposed rules open for public comment at this time. See Rulemaking Calendar below for upcoming rule changes. If you have questions, or to be notified by email of proposed rule changes, contact Kris Skaro at kris.skaro@lottery.oregon.gov or 503-540-1181.
Recent Rulemaking
In the last year, the Oregon State Lottery adopted the following rule changes. Click the notice to see fiscal impact statements and a summary of each rule change. To see changes made in response to public comment, see the rule summary in the Perm Order.
| Eff. Date | Rule Caption | Notice | Comments | Comment Report | Final Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13/25 | Adopting rules to authorize the Lottery draw game Cash Pop | Notice | NA | NA | Perm Order |
| 2/1/25 | Updating requirements for Video Lottery retailers relating to the constitutional prohibition on casinos | Notice | See Report | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 3/1/25 | Updating rules regarding claiming and paying prizes in Oregon State Lottery games | Notice | NA | NA | Perm Order |
| 4/5/25 | Updating Mega Millions game rules to align with MUSL rules and support game changes | Notice | NA | NA | Perm Order |
| 9/27/25 | Authorizing denial of prize payment for illegally purchased tickets and allowing winner anonymity (HB 3115) | Notice | See Report | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 1/1/26 | Adopting regulations for retailers who work with a courier including prohibiting out-of-state sales | Notice | Comments | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 1/1/26 | Prohibiting bulk purchases of Lottery tickets | Notice | Comments | Comment Report | Perm Order |
Rulemaking Planning Calendar
- 2026:
- Scratch-it Tickets: Lottery is considering changes to its rule on stolen, damaged, and destroyed Scratch-it tickets. Proposed changes will be shared for public comment in early 2026.
- Lucky Lines: In 2025, Lottery discontinued the game Lucky Lines. Therefore, Lottery will propose repealing the Lucky Lines game rules.
- 2027: Lottery will propose rule changes relating to Lottery retailers to coincide with changes to the retailer contract, which is set to expire in 2027. These changes have not been identified yet but will pertain to retailer duties and contract requirements. All retailers will be notified about these changes when the public comment period opens.
Published Rules
Lottery administrative rules are accessible via the Secretary of State’s website. Click here to see the full chapter or click the division titles below to go directly to those rules.
Division 10 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Division 37 – LOTTERY VENDOR DISCLOSURE RULES
Division 38 – LOTTERY PROCUREMENT RULES
Division 40 – RETAILER CONTRACT
Division 45 – RETAIL SALES EQUIPMENT AND GAME MANAGEMENT
Division 46 – LOTTERY GAMES GENERAL OPERATING RULES
Division 50 – SCRATCH-ITSM TICKET GAME OPERATING RULES
Division 51 – LOTTERY PROMOTIONS, GIVEAWAYS, AND PLAYER LOYALTY PROGRAMS
Division 52 – OREGON STATE LOTTERY SECOND CHANCE DRAWINGS
Division 69 – LOTTERY RAFFLE GAME RULES
Division 70 – DRAW GAMES
Division 75 – MEGABUCKS GAME RULES
Division 81 – PICK 4
Division 83 – LUCKY LINES GAME RULES
Division 84 – CASH POP
Division 85 – POWERBALL
Division 90 – SPORTS ACTION
Division 93 – DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK
Division 94 – WIN FOR LIFE
Division 98 – MEGA MILLIONS®
Division 99 – KENO
Division 100 – VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS
Division 200 – GENERAL VIDEO LOTTERY GAME RULES
Annual Rulemaking Reports
The Lottery submits an annual report about rulemaking to the Legislature as required by ORS 183.403.