SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – More than $887 million from lottery proceeds will be returned to the state of Oregon.
The Oregon Lottery says the funds are from the 2025 fiscal year and will benefit state parks, public schools, veteran services, outdoor school, and economic development.
“Playing Oregon Lottery games helps fund critical Oregon programs,” said Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells. “Wins don’t just benefit players, they also boost local retailers and contribute directly to local communities.”
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Oregon had 12 players who took home prizes worth $1 million or more, including four Powerball wins and four Oregon Megabucks wins. This year’s transferred funds includes unclaimed prizes totaling $9 million.
According to the lottery, the transferred funds are about $60 million less than last year due to 2024 administrative savings that weren’t available this year.
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