14 Facts About Virginia Lottery

1.

Virginia Lottery is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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The Virginia Lottery maintains elaborate security procedures to protect the integrity of its games.

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3.

In November 2000, Virginia voters approved the creation of the State Lottery Proceeds Fund by an 83.

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4.

Virginia Lottery is an independent agency, separate from the other branches of government.

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5.

The Virginia Lottery is headed by an Executive Director, who is appointed by the Governor.

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6.

Virginia Lottery has a number of programs highlighting its connection to education in the Commonwealth.

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7.

Virginia Lottery gives top-prize winners of certain games a choice of cash or annuity.

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8.

Virginia Lottery sales are conducted by licensed retail businesses which receive a commission.

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9.

Virginia Lottery offers three- and four-digit games that are similar to those of other US lotteries.

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10.

The Virginia Lottery has a mobile app that provides players with drawing results, a ticket checker, and mobile playslips that can be scanned by retailers to make wagering easier.

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11.

Theft of Virginia Lottery tickets are investigated by both the Lottery Investigators and local law enforcement agencies.

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12.

Virginia Lottery has an extensive Play Responsibly program aimed at informing people about problem gambling and gambling addiction.

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13.

Virginia Lottery law requires that each ticket include a telephone number for a counseling service that addresses compulsive gambling.

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14.

The Virginia Lottery includes information on compulsive gambling on its website.

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