Lottery Commission

The State Lottery Commission oversees the operations of the Missouri State Lottery, which was approved by the voters in 1984. The Missouri State Lottery transfers all profits to help fund public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education. Lottery functions include: recruiting and licensing Lottery retailers; creating, marketing, and distributing Lottery products; collecting revenue from Lottery retailers; paying out Lottery prizes and retailer commissions; and ensuring the security and integrity of the Lottery operations and games.