Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Oregon Lottery extended the end date for its retail contracts from 29 June 2025 to 27 June 2027. Retailers were expected to return signed extensions by 1 October 2024; the FAQ said failure to sign would result in termination on 29 June 2025.
The extension changes the period during which lottery retailers can operate under their existing contracts.
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The Oregon Lottery said it has received the World Lottery Association’s Level Four certification for its Responsible Gambling/Safer Play programme for a third consecutive time. The certification runs for three years; the lottery said it first achieved the level in 2018.
The Oregon Lottery said it raised $887 million for parks, schools, veterans’ services and other programmes in 2025. Retailers earned more than $300 million in commissions, the Lottery said. It also outlined retailer technology upgrades planned for 2026 and updated tax-compliance requirements.
Oregon Lottery sports betting reached $926.9m in 2025, reportedly, up 7% from the previous year. The total dipped in December.
The Oregon Lottery reported sports betting revenue of $15.5 million for November, up 30% year on year. The figure was described as a record.
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