About Us
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency’s core mission is to generate revenue to support good causes in Maryland, including education, public health, public safety and the environment. Since its inception in 1973, the agency has contributed more than $18.6 billion in revenue to the State, and Lottery players have won more than $31.5 billion in prizes. To achieve our mission, we provide entertaining games that are run with honesty, integrity and transparency, and give Marylanders 18 years of age and older the chance to win cash and other great prizes.
Contact Us
Contact us regarding games, prizes, promotions, media inquiries and any other questions you may have.
Responsible Play
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is strongly committed to promoting responsible play. While Lottery games are a form of entertainment, we encourage everyone to play within their means. Information and assistance are available for those who have difficulty playing responsibly.
Casinos, Sports Wagering & Additional Gaming
Visit mdgaming.com for the following: information on sports wagering; financial data on Maryland’s casinos; information on licensing for casino employees, vendors and contractors; Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission meeting records; active and recently closed MLGCA procurements; and information on additional forms of gaming regulated by the MLGCA such as the ITLM Veterans’ Program.
Fraud Prevention
The Maryland Lottery is committed to conducting business with honesty, integrity and transparency. However, illegal lotteries and scammers operate around the globe. See what you can do to protect yourself and others from becoming victims.
Retailer Corner
Are you a Maryland Lottery retailer or interested in becoming one? Get all the information you need to be a Maryland Lottery retailer.
Our Customer Service Promise
The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers and stakeholders with services in the following manner:
- Friendly and Courteous: We will be helpful and supportive and have a positive attitude and passion for what we do.
- Timely and Responsive: We will be proactive, take initiative and will try to anticipate your needs.
- Accurate and Consistent: We will always aim for 100% accuracy and be consistent in how we interpret and implement State policies and procedures.
- Accessible and Convenient: We will continue to simplify and improve access to information and resources.
- Truthful and Transparent: We will advance a culture of honesty, clarity and trust.
Tell us about your experience with Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Complete a three-question customer experience survey.
Lottery History
See photos and fun facts about the Lottery as well as a variety of 50th Anniversary retrospective videos
Legal Information
Learn more about the Maryland Lottery’s products and services, including terms and conditions applicable to your use of the site and its services, products and information.