The Brief The Arizona Lottery is celebrating its 45th anniversary following a record-setting year of sales and game expansions in 2025. Upcoming game additions include an NFL-themed multi-state game set to launch this fall alongside recent upgrades to the draw game portfolio. "We've made the largest impact to our draw game," said Alec Thomson, executive director of the Arizona Lottery. As the Arizona Lottery celebrates 45 years, officials point to new game offerings, record revenue, and more than $330 million returned to state initiatives. As the Arizona Lottery celebrates 45 years, officials point to new game offerings, record revenue, and more than $330 million returned to state initiatives.