Montana Lottery Mission Statement

The mission of the Montana Lottery is to maximize the transfer of its net revenue to the state's General Fund by providing products that meet the expectations of consumers and the state of Montana while adhering to the highest standards of security and integrity, which is critical to maintaining public confidence in the agency and its products.

Enterprise Fund

The Montana Lottery is an enterprise fund, which means that its operations are financed and operated in a manner similar to private enterprise where the intent is to provide goods or services to the general public. That is, the Lottery receives no funding from the state of Montana but rather generates money for the state General Fund.

As with any business, the Lottery's net revenue—its "profit"—is defined as the excess of revenues over expenses. That "profit" is transferred to the state's General Fund.

Goals for Fiscal Years 2008-2009

1. To continue to maximize the transfer of net revenues to the General Fund

• $9.0 million in Fiscal Year 2008
• $10.0 million in Fiscal Year 2009

This will be accomplished through the introduction of new games, changes to existing games, and the control of operating expenses.

2. To maintain public trust in Lottery games and products

The Montana Lottery has established and maintains an extensive security system that governs all aspects of the games it offers. This system is under continuous review, and upgrades are instituted whenever appropriate.

3. To provide excellent service to players and to retailers who sell our products

The Montana Lottery will continue to offer games that players want to play and to maintain convenient locations for ticket purchases. The Lottery works closely with its retail outlets to provide point–of–sale and display materials, inventory control, and technical assistance.