Chairman’s Message

Dear Idahoans,

In 33 years, the Lottery has done a lot of good for the People of Idaho, especially in our small, rural communities.

Before joining the Idaho Lottery Commission, I served on the Grace Joint School District School Board. I know the value of local school boards to their community. That’s why I was proud when the entire Lottery Commission went to Inkom Elementary for a Classroom Wishlist presentation. We provided the teacher with the science and reading supplies she needed to implement a science of reading program in her class. That’s why programs like Classroom Wishlist and Bucks for Books and are so important: to do good for local schools.

Year-after-year, the Idaho Lottery delivers a record setting dividend back to Idahoans, with this year being no exception. When I started with the Lottery Commission 10 years ago, the dividend was $41 million. This year, the Department of Education alone received more than that. At the conclusion of the year, it was my great privilege to return a record $73 million dividend check on behalf of Team Lottery to the People of Idaho.

After over three decades of operations, the Idaho Lottery has surpassed five billion dollars in total sales. That is a lot of tickets, but also a lot of business for the stores who sell them.

The benefits provided to schools like the one in Inkom, and others across Idaho, would not be possible without the dedication of the Idaho Lottery employees, their commitment to integrity in the games they offer, and the extensive retail network of stores who offer their products.

Sincerely,

Craig Corbett

Chairman of the Idaho Lottery Commission

Craig Corbett

Chairman, Idaho Lottery