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Arizona State Lotteries Laws<\/h1>\n
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State lotteries are state-run games of chance that often include both scratch-off tickets and drawings, typically for cash prizes. Arizona state lottery laws specifically earmark 29 percent of all lottery revenues for state funds and projects, and half of the revenue for prizes for winners. Learn more about Arizona’s state lottery laws in the following article.<\/p>\n

Learn about Arizona’s state lottery laws in the following summary chart and\/or the in-depth description below. See Details on State Lottery Laws<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n
Code Section<\/td>\n5-501, et seq.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Distribution of Lottery Revenue<\/td>\n18.5% state lottery fund (for administrative and advertising expenses); 29% commerce and economic development commission fund, clean air fund, and local transportation assistance fund; 50% payment of prizes<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Additional Purpose of Lottery<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Lottery Prize Subject to Garnishment<\/td>\nOn prizes over $600, a set-off is allowed for any debts over $100 owed to the state, including overdue support<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Time Limit to Claim Prize\/Disposition<\/td>\n180 days\/70% to state lottery prize fund and 30% to special advocate fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Prohibited Related Activities<\/td>\nSale to minor; alteration of ticket; sale by unauthorized person; sale at unauthorized price<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Arizona Revised Statutes Chapter 5.1<\/h2>\n

Arizona state lottery laws can be found in Chapter 5.1<\/a> of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Relevant portions of the laws are summarized below.<\/p>\n