Licensing
Thank you for your interest in Washington's Lottery
Becoming a Lottery retailer means the opportunity to offer your customers something only Lottery products can offer, the chance to win millions of dollars for as little as a $1 purchase. We know our success depends on the success of our retailers and we are committed to making the process of becoming a Washington’s Lottery retailer quick and easy.
What Retailers Get
Sales Commissions
5% commission on all Scratch ticket and Draw Game sales.
Ongoing Lottery Support Provided
| Clerk training |
Playslips, pencils, scratchers |
Signage |
| Toll free hotline support |
Statewide promotions |
Playcenters |
| Point of sale material |
Local/chain promotions |
Advertising |
| Terminal & equipment |
Local sales consultants |
Vending machines |
Purpose of Obtaining A Washington State Lottery License
Washington State Lottery tickets are considered a controlled product and are sold and regulated by the Washington State Lottery and its licensed agents. The purpose of a Washington Lottery Retailer License is established under RCW 67.70.040(i). This legislation grants the power and authority of the Lottery Commission to license retailers as agents of the state lottery to sell or distribute tickets.
The office of the director of the Washington Lottery is a designated law enforcement agency under RCW 67.70.330. The director shall have the power to enforce this chapter as well as the penal laws of this state that relate to the conduct of or participation in lottery activities and the manufacturing, importation, transportation, distribution, possession, and sale of equipment or paraphernalia used or for use in connection therewith.
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Fees
| Fee Type |
Fee Amount |
When Paid |
| DOR Business License Application |
$19 |
With Application |
| Other DOR Fees |
Various* |
With Application |
| Lottery License (one-time fee) |
$25 |
With Application |
| Lottery Set-Up Fee, First Location |
$200 |
After equipment is installed and selling begins |
| Lottery Set-Up Fee, Additional Corporate Locations |
$15 |
After equipment is installed and selling begins |
| Lottery Administrative Fee |
$15 |
Weekly |
*Other DOR one-time fees would include fees for each additional location after the first location, etc.