PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - July 30, 2010) - Arizona Lottery is giving players a reason to look forward to Mondays this August with the return of Mega Mondays.
Every Monday during August, Arizona Lottery players purchasing one Quick Pick Mega Millions ticket with Megaplier and one Quick Pick Powerball ticket with PowerPlay will receive a free $1 Quick Pick The Pick ticket -- a $5 value for only $4.
"Mega Mondays offer a great opportunity for new players to try a variety of Arizona Lottery games," said Jeff Hatch-Miller, executive director of the Arizona Lottery. "I would like to encourage all Arizona Lottery players to take advantage of this great deal and help us award as many large prizes to Arizona residents as possible."
This limited-time promotion will be available at all Arizona Lottery retailers every Monday in August.
Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday and drawings for Powerball and The Pick occur every Wednesday and Saturday. The winning numbers are broadcast during the 10 p.m. news on Channel 15 (ABC) in Phoenix and Channel 13 (CBS) in Tucson.
Players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. Overall odds vary by game. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-NEXT STEP. Please Play Responsibly. ™
About the Arizona Lottery
The Arizona Lottery operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products; it receives no General Fund dollars from the State. Proceeds from sales of Lottery tickets-nearly $3 million per week-fund a variety of state programs. Since July 1981, the Arizona Lottery has paid out over $3.9 billion in prizes to players, more than $2.3 billion in net profit to the state, and almost $500 million in commissions to retailers. Learn more at www.ArizonaLottery.com, by visiting the Arizona Lottery Facebook fan page at www.Facebook.com/ArizonaLottery or by following Arizona Lottery on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/AZLottery.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Kim McGlothlen
Arizona Lottery
(480) 921-4448
Jennifer Adler
E.B. Lane
(602) 417-1594