Washington's Lottery
Schuyler Hoss is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international relations, government affairs, and community engagement. Currently serving as Commissioner for Washington's Lottery, Schuyler Hoss was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee and reappointed for a term through 2029. Additionally, Schuyler Hoss operates as Principal Advisor at Northwest Strategic Advisors, advising organizations on integrated strategies post-retirement from the Governor's office. Previous roles include Director of International Relations and Protocol for the Washington State Office of the Governor, and various positions within the offices of both the Governor and Lt. Governor. Schuyler Hoss also has a notable background in healthcare management and education governance, having served as Principal Consultant at Northwest Healthcare Management and as a member and President of the School Board for Evergreen Public Schools. Academic credentials include a BA in Political Science from Georgetown University and graduate studies in Urban Planning from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Washington's Lottery
Created in 1982, Washington's Lottery was established to generate revenues for state programs through the sale of lottery products (games). Those products, or "games," as they are more commonly known, range in variety from Scratch tickets, in which players discover if they are an instant winner, to "draw" games in which players wait for the random drawing of numbers to determine if they have won. Lottery staff is dedicated to providing new, innovative, and fun games for players to enjoy. Presently, Washington's Lottery offers six draw games; Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto, Hit 5, CashPop, Match 4, Pick 3 and Daily Keno. New Scratch games are launched as frequently as once a month, with players having a choice of more than 30 games a year to experience. The history of Washington's Lottery is interesting, and provides a fascinating view of a state agency driven by public choice to support state programs such as public education and stadium debt reduction. A five-member Lottery Commission, made up of regional members appointed by the Governor, serves as the administrative rule making authority for Washington's Lottery. In addition to operating games to generate revenues for the state of Washington, the Lottery also participates in efforts to raise awareness about the risks of problem gambling. Washington's Lottery is proud to be a partner with the Washington State Patrol and others to support the state-wide Amber Alert program to enlist the aid of Lottery retailers across Washington in receiving reports of missing or abducted children and relaying this important information to customers in the public interest.