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Celebrating 30 Years Of Connecting Hoosiers.

If we've learned anything over the past 30 years, it's that the Hoosier Lottery has the power to bring people together. We're proud to be part of the fabric of our state and a champion of Hoosier dreams big and small.

To see how Hoosiers across the state are connected, continue scrolling.

Karen

Karen

Greenfield

Karen can’t think about Scratch-offs without thinking about her best friend Debbie. They love playing together, often scratching the same ticket! When they win, they try to always spend the money at local businesses.

Who else has found friendship through the Hoosier Lottery? Keep scrolling to find out.

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Melody

Melody

Indianapolis

Melody has made so many lifelong friends at the Hoosier Lottery. She’s been with us since day one (that’s 30 years!). She’s proud to know that the lottery is committed to championing Hoosier dreams.

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Karen

Karen

Corydon

For Karen, going to her favorite retailer to buy a lottery ticket isn’t just about the fun of playing. It’s about seeing the ladies who work there, who are now her friends. Karen loves that they know her name and favorite games, and that she’s helping us contribute to the Teachers’ Retirement fund every time she plays.

Who are some of the teachers that benefit? Keep scrolling to find out.

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Don

Don

Greenwood

Don is a retired teacher, but is still actively involved in the Indiana school system. He enjoys knowing that every Hoosier Lottery ticket sold contributes to the Teachers’ Retirement Fund.

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Helping build a stronger, safer, smarter Indiana.

Thanks to you, the Hoosier Lottery has given back $5.7 billion to the state of Indiana since 1989.

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Thank you for helping us give back.

Every year, the Hoosier Lottery contributes to local police and firefighters' pensions for a total of $699.7 million since the Hoosier Lottery's inception. Thank you.

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Giving back for 30 years.

The Hoosier Lottery has contributed a total of $857.6 million to the Teachers' Retirement Fund. Thanks, Hoosiers.

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Karen Hoosier Lottery 30th  

Karen from Greenfield

  • Q:What do you love most about Indiana?
  • A:The Fall weather and the corn fields.
  • Q:Do you play Scratch-offs with anyone?
  • A:Yes, I love playing with my best friend Debbie. People think we’re sisters. If we win one place, we’ll go somewhere else to buy a ticket and scratch the ticket there.
  • Q:Tell us more about the Hoosier hospitality.
  • A:When you come here, there’s a sense of belonging. It’s a place you can always come to and not feel out of place.
  • Q:Did you know that the Hoosier Lottery contributes to local police and firefighters’ pensions?
  • A:I did not know that. But I love it. When I win, I use the money to shop local, because I want to give back to my community. I have a few friends who own small businesses here.
Melody Hoosier Lottery 30th  

Melody from Indianapolis

  • Q:What do you love about living in Indiana?
  • A:The heart of my family is here. And I love when the leaves change in the Fall.
  • Q:How long have you worked at the Hoosier Lottery?
  • A:30 years! I’m currently a Lottery Sales Rep, but I’ve had a lot of positions here.
  • Q:What do you love most about working at the lottery?
  • A:The friendships I’ve made. I met some of my absolute best friends here. They’ve supported me throughout so many life events.
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Karen from Corydon

  • Q:How long have you lived in Harrison County, Indiana?
  • A:My entire life - 45 years.
  • Q:What do you love most about Indiana?
  • A:The friendly people and the country life. I see deer and the beautiful sunrise out of my front window every morning.
  • Q:Who do you enjoy playing the lottery with?
  • A:My granddaughter. She recently turned 18, so every time one of us goes to buy a Scratch-off we each buy two so we can surprise one another and play together.
  • Q:Do you have a favorite Hoosier Lottery retailer?
  • A:Oh yes. The ladies who work there all know my name. One time when I was buying a Scratch-off I was holding up the line and they jokingly said I was “discombobulated.” Little did they know that was my dad’s favorite word. So I feel a connection to him when I’m with them.
  • Q:Did you know that the Hoosier Lottery gives back to local police and firefighters’ pension funds?
  • A:Yes, and I’m so proud. I was a 9-1-1 dispatcher, so knowing the money goes back to our firefighters and police officers means a lot to me.
Don Hoosier Lottery 30th  

Don from Greenwood

  • Q:What do you love most about living in Indiana?
  • A:Many things – the change of seasons, the beauty of nature, and the agriculture. I grew up in an agricultural family, so a love for Indiana land is in my blood.
  • Q:How long were you a public servant in Indiana?
  • A:I was a teacher for 15 years and a principal for 21 years.
  • Q:Are you still actively involved with the Indiana school system?
  • A:Yes - I’m on the board of directors for the Indiana Retired Teachers’ Association, so I enjoy the chance to serve retired teachers across the state. Part of my job is also to monitor the Teachers’ Retirement Fund every year.
  • Q:Did you know the Hoosier Lottery contributes to the Teachers’ Retirement Fund?
  • A:Oh yes, and it means a great deal. I like knowing that teachers will have their retirement to look forward to.