PHOENIX (Jan. 29, 2013) — The Arizona Lottery announced its mid-year results today with sales pacing a record-breaking 10.7 percent over fiscal year 2012 and currently totaling more than $325.3 million.

The exceptional year-to-date Arizona Lottery sales are due to a significant 6.4 percent increase in the sale of Scratchers tickets and an even larger 18.5 percent increase in the sale of draw game tickets.

“The incredible Powerball® jackpot run earlier this fiscal year resulted in a huge increase in Powerball ticket sales statewide and produced an Arizona winner of the record-breaking $587.5 million jackpot,” said Jeff Hatch-Miller, executive director of the Arizona Lottery. “This surge in Powerball sales heavily contributed to our strong mid-year sales figures.”

As a result of strong Lottery sales, the State of Arizona has received more than $72.5 million in net proceeds year-to-date. Arizona Lottery dollars are allocated to fund a wide variety of public projects and programs throughout Arizona that fall under four main pillars: education, health & public welfare, economic & business development and the environment.

In addition to the Arizona Lottery’s transfers to the State this year, more than $200 million has been paid out to players in the form of prizes, not including the additional $293.8 million that was paid to Arizona’s Powerball jackpot winner.

Lottery retailers large and small also have benefited from the record Lottery sales, earning more than $21.4 million in commissions year-to-date, which many of them rely upon to support their businesses.

“This has already been a remarkable year for the Arizona Lottery, which can be largely credited to the introduction of new, innovative products that continue to attract players and deliver sound results for Arizona Lottery beneficiaries throughout the state,” Hatch-Miller said. “We are confident that our strong sales trend will continue through the end of the year, as we work aggressively toward exceeding 2013 goals.”

Players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. Overall odds vary by game. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.NEXT STEP. Please play responsibly™.

Are you holding the winning tickets? At 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, time runs out to claim a $10,000 Mega Millions® ticket, and at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2013, time runs out to claim a $10,000 CA$H4™ ticket.

The $10,000 Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Mile Marker 27 Café, 20606 N. Hwy. 93, White Hills, for the July 27, 2012, drawing.

The $10,000 CA$H4 ticket was purchased at Fry's, 3100 N. Glassford Hill Rd., Prescott Valley, for the July 31, 2012, drawing.

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions ticket are:  

2 - 3 - 4 - 8 - 43 Mega Ball 26    Megaplier 3

The winning numbers for the CA$H4 ticket are:

12 - 17 - 20 – 23

We want to give the $10,000 prizes to the lucky winners.  Don’t forget to check your wallet, purse, or any other secret hiding place to see if you have the winning ticket.

And when you find your tickets, you can use the Numbers Checker feature on our website to see if you’ve got a winner!

PHOENIX (Jan. 8, 2013) – The Arizona Lottery announces that the $1 million Powerball second prize winning ticket sold in Fountain Hills was claimed today by a Fountain Hills resident. The winner, Lance Johns, matched all five numbers excluding the Powerball for the draw on Saturday, January 5.

Johns is a regular Arizona Lottery player, but says that he almost didn’t buy a ticket for this Powerball draw. He always plays one Quick Pick and four lines of his own numbers consisting of significant family numbers, like his and his wife’s birth weights. He and his wife are both retired and plan to use their winnings toward the purchase of a new home and new cars.

Johns purchased his $1 million winning Powerball ticket at the Circle K located at 17125 E. Shea Blvd. in Fountain Hills. The winning numbers were 26 – 30 – 49 – 51 – 54 PB 25.

This win comes on the heels of the record-breaking $587.5 million Powerball jackpot winning ticket being sold at the 4 Sons Food Store also in Fountain Hills, and claimed by a Fountain Hills resident on December 7, 2012. 

“It is truly remarkable to have another top prize winner from Fountain Hills, especially so soon after the record-breaking jackpot win,” said Karen Bach, director of budget, products, and communications for the Arizona Lottery. “We are thrilled that Powerball produced another new millionaire in Arizona. The money won in Arizona helps the economy and businesses here in our state.”

This is the sixteenth $1 million Powerball second prize winning ticket sold in Arizona since $2 Powerball launched in January 2012.

$2 Powerball offers many appealing features to players, including better overall odds and jackpots that grow bigger, faster. The starting jackpot doubled from $20 million to $40 million and the second prize for matching all five numbers, without the Powerball, increased from $200,000 to $1 million.

Arizona Lottery players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. Overall odds vary by game. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT STEP. Please Play Responsibly ™.

PHOENIX (Jan. 7, 2013) – The Arizona Lottery announces that a $1 million Powerball second prize winning ticket was sold in Fountain Hills for the draw on Saturday,

January 5. This comes on the heels of the record-breaking $587.5 million Powerball jackpot winning ticket being sold at the 4 Sons Food Store also in Fountain Hills, and claimed by a Fountain Hills resident one month earlier on December 7, 2012.

The $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Circle K located at 17125 E. Shea Blvd. in Fountain Hills. The winning numbers are 26 – 30 – 49 – 51 – 54 PB 25.

"We are thrilled that Arizona has claimed another second prize Powerball win and it is even more exciting that another big winning ticket was sold in Fountain Hills," said Karen Bach, director of budget, products, and communications for the Arizona Lottery. "We look forward to meeting the winner and presenting them with their check."

This is the sixteenth $1 million Powerball second prize winning ticket sold in Arizona since $2 Powerball launched in January 2012.

$2 Powerball offers many appealing features to players, including better overall odds and jackpots that grow bigger, faster. The starting jackpot doubled from $20 million to $40 million and the second prize for matching all five numbers, without the Powerball, increased from $200,000 to $1 million.

Players can check their winning numbers by visiting ArizonaLottery.com.

Arizona Lottery players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. Overall odds vary by game. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT STEP. Please Play Responsibly ™.

The Arizona Lottery announces the launch of its newest Scratchers series, Arizona Black. These Scratchers are in stores now and offer the most and largest prize amounts of any Arizona Lottery second chance drawing.

"The new Arizona Black Scratchers series was created in direct response to our players’ requests for more second chance drawing games and additional opportunities to win," said Karen Bach, director of budget, products, and communications for the Arizona Lottery. "This new Scratchers series has a sleek, modern design that is visually appealing, and we expect it to be very popular with our players."

The Arizona Black series includes the following five Scratchers tickets, ranging in price from $1 to $20:

        Arizona Black Special Price: $1 Top Prize: $1,500

        Arizona Black Select Price: $2 Top Prize: $10,000

        Arizona Black Limited Price: $5 Top Prize: $50,000

        Arizona Black Elite Price: $10 Top Prize: $100,000

        Arizona Black Exclusive Price: $20 Top Prize: $500,000

The Arizona Black Scratchers series includes four second chance drawings, with prizes totaling $798,000, including a $500,000 top prize. Players can enter their non-winning tickets from any of the five Arizona Black games into the second chance drawings by visiting the Arizona Lottery website at ArizonaLottery.com.

Scheduled second chance draw dates are March 28, April 25, May 30, and a final date yet to be determined. The deadline for entry is 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to each scheduled

drawing. All entries received prior to the designated drawing will be eligible for subsequent drawings, unless that entry has already received a prize.

For more information about Arizona Black Scratchers or the second chance drawings, please visit ArizonaLottery.com.

Arizona Black Special – This $1 ticket offers a top prize of $1,500.

Arizona Black Select – This $2 ticket offers a top prize of $10,000.

Arizona Black Limited – This $5 ticket offers a top prize of $50,000.

Arizona Black Elite– This $10 ticket offers a top prize of $100,000.

Arizona Black Exclusive – This $20 ticket offers a top prize of $500,000.

To see additional Scratchers, click here

Arizona Black Series

First Drawing Date: March 28, 2013

Enter your non-winning Arizona Black Scratchers tickets for a chance to win great cash prizes from $100 to $500,000. There will be four drawings, and 111 prizes worth $798,000 will be given away!

Bejeweled®

Enter your non-winning Bejeweled^® tickets for a chance to win a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two. Each Grand Prize trip includes airfare to Miami, Florida, a balcony stateroom aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, and $500 spending money.

Happy Holidays!

Pamela McCarty of Show Low began buying the Holiday Treasures Scratchers as soon as it came out in time for the holiday season. She never won anything big, but would frequently win anywhere from $10 to $50 -- until this week. She stopped at the station to get a drink, and while paying at the counter, on an impulse, pointed to the ticket and told the clerk, “Give me one of those, maybe I can win some Christmas money.”  She had no idea she’d win a lot more than just Christmas money.