Arizona became the first state west of the Mississippi River to approve a lottery when the statewide public initiative (Proposition 200) narrowly passed in November 1980.
[1] In 2002, a vote to extend the lottery for another ten years was passed, with 73% in favor.
Proceeds from sales of Arizona Lottery tickets, nearly $4 million weekly, fund a variety of state programs.
In fiscal year 2016, the Arizona Lottery transferred over $205 million to these programs.
There are six core Arizona Lottery pillars that these 18 beneficiaries align with: arts and education; community enrichment; economic development; environmental conservation; health and human services; and public safety.
Triple Twist is an in-state jackpot game, with the first drawing held on December 17, 2018.
Arizona participated in its first Powerball drawing on April 3, 1994, when the lottery became a member of MUSL.
However, 6 lucky players have won second place prizes of $1 million or more during the past six years.
The state’s longest running, most popular Scratchers tickets include: Unusual Scratchers Ticket Prizes Arizona Lottery winners have received more than just cash prizes in the past 35 years.
Some of the most unusual Scratchers prizes have included hot air balloon rides, a Caribbean cruise, a Las Vegas game show experience, a Phoenix Suns travel package, a trip to Caesar’s Palace, a seat in the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event and a contestant spot on an episode of Wheel of Fortune featuring lottery winners exclusively.