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 rule change below is open for public comment. See the notice for how to comment. 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.
| Caption | Notice | Deadline to Comment | Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updating requirements for Lottery courier services (allowing couriers to use a fire suppression system in lieu of a sprinkler system) | Notice | Send comments to Kris Skaro by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. | No Comments Received |
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 | Comment Report | Final Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/26 | Prohibits selling an interest in a Lottery ticket or operating a matching service. | Notice | No comments received | Perm Order |
| 1/1/26 | Prohibiting bulk purchases of Lottery tickets | Notice | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 1/1/26 | Adopting regulations for retailers who work with a courier including prohibiting out-of-state sales | Notice | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 9/27/25 | Authorizing denial of prize payment for illegally purchased tickets and allowing winner anonymity (HB 3115) | Notice | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 4/5/25 | Updating Mega Millions game rules to align with MUSL rules and support game changes | Notice | No comments received | Perm Order |
| 3/1/25 | Updating rules regarding claiming and paying prizes in Oregon State Lottery games | Notice | No comments received | Perm Order |
| 2/1/25 | Updating requirements for Video Lottery retailers relating to the constitutional prohibition on casinos | Notice | Comment Report | Perm Order |
| 1/13/25 | Adopting rules to authorize the Lottery draw game Cash Pop | Notice | No comments received | Perm Order |
Rulemaking Planning Calendar
- 2026Planned Rulemaking:
- Money Orders: To address security concerns about having cash on hand, Lottery will authorize retailers to pay prizes by money order.
- Lucky Lines: In 2025, Lottery discontinued the game Lucky Lines. Therefore, Lottery will propose repealing the Lucky Lines game rules.
- Contract Compliance Rule: Lottery will propose a new rule that authorizes Lottery to take appropriate compliance action based on the level of violation. The purpose of the rule is to give Lottery more compliance options other than contract termination for low-risk violations and to be transparent with retailers about how the risk level is determined for different types of violations.
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.