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Governor Names New Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director

John A. Martin assumes leadership of Agency on July 1 Governor Larry Hogan has named John A. Martin to serve as Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Martin succeeds Gordon Medenica, who was appointed in 2015 and announced his retirement in April. Since 2015, Martin has been the Agency’s Managing Director and […]

Maryland Lottery, Casinos Contribute Record-Breaking $1.391 Billion to the State in FY2021

Lottery profits, casino contributions to Maryland both reach all-time highs The Maryland Lottery and the state’s six casinos combined to deliver a record-breaking total of more than $1.391 billion in funding for vital state programs and services in Fiscal Year 2021. The Maryland Lottery shattered its previous profit record by 12.5%, while the casinos generated [...]

Maryland Lottery Adds Pick 5 to Daily Game Lineup

Lottery’s first new draw game since 2016 offers prizes up to $50,000 Building on the long-running success of its Pick 3 and Pick 4 games, the Maryland Lottery will add twice-daily drawings of Pick 5 to its lineup beginning Feb. 7. Pick 5 drawings will be held middays and evenings following Pick 3 and Pick […]

Maryland Lottery, Casinos and Sports Wagering Contribute Record-Breaking $1.511 Billion to the State in FY2022

Lottery profits and casino contributions smash records Maryland Lottery and Gaming shattered records on all fronts in Fiscal Year 2022, generating an all-time high of $1.511 billion in contributions to support the state’s good causes. The new record for contributions to the state, which includes funds from the Lottery, casino gaming, sports wagering and fantasy [...]

Maryland Lottery Launches New Digital Drawings

Lottery modernizes with shift to random number generator system As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it is embracing the future with the launch of digital drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5, as well as Bonus Match 5 and Multi-Match. Beginning December 19, the drawings for all […]

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports strong fiscal year contributions to vital state programs The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate $1.589 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023 from Lottery ticket sales, the state’s six casinos, sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. In FY2023 (July 1, 2022 through June [...]

Last Day of May Brings Three Big Prizes to Maryland Lottery Players

Winning tickets sold for FAST PLAY, Powerball, Bonus Match 5 Lady Luck made the last day of May one to remember for three Maryland Lottery players. Tickets sold in Baltimore City, Windsor Mill and Rockville created big winners in FAST PLAY, Powerball and Bonus Match 5. The Maryland Lottery is looking for the lucky players [...]

Maryland Lottery to Introduce $50 Scratch-off with $5 Million Top Prize

50th anniversary celebration continues with new games, promotions The Maryland Lottery will continue its 50th anniversary year on Feb. 20 with the launch of new games and promotions, including the introduction of our first $50 scratch-off ticket. There’s also a second-chance promotion loaded with cash prizes and a scratch-off game that celebrates the nostalgia of […]