An executive director oversees the organization and reports to a five-member commission that is appointed by the governor. The Lottery began selling tickets January 20, 1986. Over $7 billion has been earned from the lottery for education. The lottery was approved by voters in 1984 with 70% of the vote the first sales beginning in 1986. As of 2022, the lottery offers Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Lotto, Show Me Cash, Pick 4, Pick 3, Cash Pop, Club Keno, scratchers, and pull-tabs. It is a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).
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