Washington's Lottery
Stephen Wade has a diverse range of work experience. Stephen formed Lottery Management Consulting, LLC in 2011, where they specialize in business intelligence for state lotteries. Stephen has also worked as a Research and Development Manager at the company since 2004, where they developed math models for jackpot games and implemented business intelligence dashboards. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Analyst at the WA State Dept Retirement Systems from 1999 to 2004. Stephen also has experience as a proprietor at Essential Diagnostics Design from 1997 to 2000, as well as a Director of Manufacturing/R&D Scientist at SDS Inc from 1995 to 1997. Stephen started their career as a Scientific Associate at Universitaet Trier from 1992 to 1994, and as Chief Scientist at Hammersmith Laboratories from 1986 to 1991. Stephen also worked as a Research Associate at Indiana University from 1980 to 1983.
Stephen Wade earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from West Virginia University, where they studied from 1971 to 1975. Stephen further pursued their education at Indiana University Bloomington, obtaining a Ph.D. in Biology, which they completed between 1976 and 1983. In terms of additional certifications, Stephen Wade obtained a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Point B Consulting, LLC in 2016.
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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.