Notwithstanding the authority and duties listed in Arkansas Code § 23-115-302 or other such responsibilities and duties designated by the Department of Finance and Administration, the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery may:

1. (1) Cancel or postpone any promotion at any time;
2. (2) Contract with and license retailers for the sale of lottery games and shares;
3. (3) Direct the distribution of online terminals, ticket stock, and supplies shipped directly from the manufacturer or supplier to an authorized retailer;
4. (4) Determine the price paid for all lottery games and shares;
5. (5) Determine the types of online and instant games to be offered for sale at retailers, including any necessary game rules for the proper administration of the games;
6. (6) Establish a procedure for the disposition of unsold lottery games;
7. (7) Develop and determine the working papers of each lottery game;
8. (8) Announce the time for the end of sales prior to the drawings for each type of online game;
9. (9) Designate the type of equipment to be used for each online game;
10. (10) Establish procedures to randomly select the winning combinations for each type of online game, and require the presence of an independent accountant or other third party to witness all predrawing and post-drawing tests, and the drawing or winner selection;
11. (11) Determine the location, times, and days of prize drawings and promotions;
12. (12) Determine the manner and frequency of online game drawings;
13. (13) Establish game rules and procedures governing the conduct of drawings for each instant and online game;
14. (14) Investigate and conduct hearings pursuant to a consumer complaint;
15. (15) Make the final decision on whether any prize is paid or any annual prize payment is made;
16. (16) Enter into any contracts for annuities;
17. (17) Hold copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and enforce the Office of the Arkansas Lottery’s rights with respect to them;
18. (18) Enter into written agreements with one (1) or more states or sovereigns for the operation, participation in marketing, and promotion of a joint lottery or joint lottery games;
19. (19) Perform other duties and powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the office and those generally associated with a director of an entrepreneurial business enterprise; and
20. (20) Take any other action necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery.