In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while insuring the integrity of all games. In the past fiscal year (FY08), the second-highest on record, the Kansas Lottery produced sales of $237 million and transferred $70 million to the State.
The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Hot Lotto, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno and Kansas Hold'Em online games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,900 retail locations.
Below you will find a timeline of significant events in the history of the Lottery, as well as the individuals who have served as Executive Director, and a listing of yearly sales, prize payouts and transfers to the state. Plus, you can see a list of the people who have become millionaires playing the Kansas Lottery!