History of Hoosier Lottery in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

The Hoosier Lottery is the official state-run lottery of Indiana, established in 1989 following a voter-approved constitutional amendment. Managed by the State Lottery Commission of Indiana and operated by IGT Indiana under a public-private partnership, the lottery offers a variety of games, including scratch-offs, daily draw games like Pick 3 and Cash 5, and multi-state jackpot games such as Powerball and Mega Millions. Its primary mission is to generate revenue for the state, with proceeds supporting various public programs, including the Teachers' Retirement Fund, the Build Indiana Fund, and the Pension Relief Fund. Since its inception, the lottery has contributed billions of dollars to state initiatives, balancing responsible gaming practices with its mandate to provide entertainment and funding for Indiana’s infrastructure, education, and local government services.

1988: Constitutional Amendment Approval

In 1988, 62 percent of Indiana state voters approved a constitutional amendment that successfully lifted the existing ban on lotteries.

May 1989: Lottery and Parimutuel Betting Authorization

In May 1989, the Indiana legislature passed authorization for both the state lottery system and parimutuel betting on horse racing.

April 1990: Launch of Lotto Cash

In April 1990, the Hoosier Lottery introduced Lotto Cash, which served as the first online game available to the public.

1990: Launch of Daily 3 Lottery Game

In 1990, the Hoosier Lottery introduced the Daily 3 game, a numbers-based lottery offering various play types, price points, and prize structures, with drawings held 14 times per week.

1990: Hoosier Lottery Joins MUSL

In 1990, the Hoosier Lottery officially became a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), expanding its operational network.

1992: Launch of Powerball

The Powerball lottery game was officially launched in 1992, becoming a significant part of the Hoosier Lottery's product offerings.

June 5, 1999: Previous Jackpot Record Set

On June 5, 1999, the Hoosier Lottery established a previous record grand prize of $42 million, which stood until the events of November 2007.

October 21, 2006: Start of Jackpot Accumulation

Beginning on October 21, 2006, the Hoosier Lottery jackpot began a period of accumulation that would eventually lead to a record-breaking prize in late 2007.

November 7, 2007: Record-Breaking Hoosier Lottery Jackpot

On November 7, 2007, the Hoosier Lottery reached a historic milestone with a $54.5 million jackpot, the largest in its history at that time, which was claimed by Peter Gilbert.

October 13, 2009: Mega Millions and MUSL Agreement

On October 13, 2009, the Mega Millions consortium and the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) reached an agreement in principle to allow for the cross-selling of Mega Millions and Powerball games across various U.S. lottery jurisdictions.

January 31, 2010: Hoosier Lottery Begins Mega Millions Sales

On January 31, 2010, the Hoosier Lottery officially started selling tickets for the Mega Millions lottery game to residents.

November 3, 2012: Replacement of Lucky 5 by Cash 5

On November 3, 2012, the Hoosier Lottery updated its game lineup by replacing the Lucky 5 game with the new Cash 5 draw game.

August 25, 2013: Launch of Poker Lotto

On August 25, 2013, the Hoosier Lottery officially began selling tickets for Poker Lotto, a hybrid game costing $2 that features both an instant win component based on computer-generated poker hands and a nightly draw component for additional prizes.

August 22, 2014: Retirement of Mix & Match

On August 22, 2014, the Hoosier Lottery officially retired the Mix & Match game, which had previously allowed players to win up to $200,000.

December 26, 2014: Conclusion of Monopoly Millionaires' Club in Indiana

On December 26, 2014, the multi-state lottery draw game Monopoly Millionaires' Club officially ceased participation in the state of Indiana, marking the end of its short-lived availability there.

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September 19, 2016: Hoosier Lottery Joins Cash4Life

On September 19, 2016, the Hoosier Lottery officially began offering the multi-state lottery game Cash4Life, expanding its availability to Indiana alongside several other states.

March 2017: Launch of Superball Feature

In March 2017, the Hoosier Lottery introduced the Superball feature for its Daily 3 and Daily 4 games. This feature allows players to pay double the ticket price to gain an additional number, drawn from 0 to 9, which can replace any of their existing numbers to increase the likelihood of winning prizes.

April 23, 2023: Introduction of New Lottery Game

On April 23, 2023, a new lottery game was launched where players select numbers from 1 to 15 with varying wager amounts, offering prizes between $5 and $2,500.