The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 governing the establishment, implementation, and operation of the lottery, including the following:
(1) The type of lottery games to be conducted, except that:
- (A) the name of an elected official may not appear on a ticket or play slip of a lottery game, on a prize, or on an instrument used for the payment of prizes, unless the prize is in the form of a state warrant; and
- (B) coins or currency may not be dispensed from an electronic computer terminal or device used in a lottery game.
- (2) The sales price of tickets.
- (3) The number and size of prizes.
- (4) The method of selecting winning tickets. However, if a lottery game involves a drawing, the drawing must be public and witnessed by an independent certified public accountant. The equipment used in the drawing shall be inspected before and after the drawing.
- (5) The manner of payment of prizes to holders of winning tickets.
- (6) The frequency of drawings of winning tickets.
- (7) The number and type of locations at which tickets may be purchased.
- (8) The method to be used in selling tickets.
- (9) The manner and amount of compensation of retailers.
- (10) The feasibility of using for a lottery game a terminal or device that may be operated solely by the player without the assistance of a retailer.
- (11) A system of internal audits.
- (12) The establishment of a code of ethics for officers and employees of the commission.
- (13) The bulk purchase of lottery products.
- (14) Any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient or economical operation of the lottery or for the convenience of the public.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2025, SEC.2.