Lottery Leadership
David R. Bradley
ACTING LOTTERY DIRECTOR
David Bradley, a born-and-raised West Virginia native, has spent 35 years with the West Virginia Lottery. David is a 1984 graduate of South Charleston High School, where he was First Team All-State in both football and basketball, earning a basketball scholarship to the University of Charleston. David spent two seasons at UC before finishing his career at West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education after his final two seasons. He began his State service as a Lottery investigator, a role he held for 12 years before moving into Administrative Services Manager and most recently, Deputy Director. During his time as Deputy Director, David oversaw casinos, limited video lottery (LVL) and traditional security operations.
During his tenure with WVL, he has been vital in the implementation of table games, sports wagering, and iGaming- developing rules and regulations for all three as they joined the Lottery’s product mix. David also spent time as interim licensing director while the position was being filled. While he was leading in Administrative Services, he implemented the LVL program and developed an internal Policies and Procedures framework still being used today.
David and his wife Angie have two sons and recently welcomed two grandchildren- only five months apart!
Lottery Commission
In 1985, the Lottery Commission was created to assist and advise the Director to carry on a continuous study of West Virginia Lottery operations throughout the state.
In accordance with State Law, the Lottery commission is required to have seven members, which are appointed by the Governor with the approval of the senate. A lawyer, a certified public accountant, a computer expert, a marketing specialist, one member with five or more years’ experience in law enforcement, and an additional two members who represent the “public at large”.
No more than four members may be from the same political party; unless filling an unexpired appointment, members serve overlapping terms of five years and are eligible for successive appointments to the commission.
Vision Statement
Create an exceptional gaming experience by incorporating service, innovation, respect and accountability. We aim to provide outstanding customer service, continually innovate and improve our offerings, treat all stakeholders with respect and maintain accountability in all our operations. Together we strive to maximize the Lottery’s impact on the community and contribute to the State’s prosperity and well-being.
Director
David R. BradleyGeneral Counsel
June SomervilleDeputy Director
Kris Franko - Casino Gaming, Sports Wagering, and Interactive WageringDeputy Director
Dustin Lamar - Video LotteryDeputy Director
Steve Compston - Security and Limited Video LotteryDeputy Director
Jonathan O'Quinn - Information Technologies
Executive Assistant to the Director
Andrea BowerManager
Debbie Hughes - Human ResourcesDeputy Director
Michelle Painter - Finance and AdministrationDeputy Director
Danielle Snidow - MarketingCompliance Officer
Annamarie ShortDeputy Director
Elizabeth Webb - Licensing
The West Virginia Lottery History
An image of a West Virginia Jackpot scratch-off game ticket.West Virginia voters approved the Lottery Amendment to the State Constitution on November 6, 1984 by a vote of 67% for the amendment. The West Virginia Legislature passed the Lottery Act in April of 1985 and it was signed into law that May by Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr.
The West Virginia Lottery began operations in 1986 with a single scratch-off game called “West Virginia Jackpot” that generated more than $53.0 million in sales.
The West Virginia Lottery registered total gross sales of over
$1.3 BILLION
for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025 nearly $93 million above projections and the second highest ever for the West Virginia Lottery.
West Virginia Lottery proceeds have a direct impact on the quality of life of all West Virginians. The West Virginia Legislature uses lottery proceeds to help improve public education at every level from K through 12 to higher education through support of the School Building Authority, the West Virginia Department of Education, the Higher Education Policy Commission, education improvement bonds and the PROMISE Scholarship Program
Lottery proceeds also help the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services provide nutrition programs, in-home care services and many other programs and services for West Virginia’s senior citizens. Lottery proceeds also go toward enhancing the State’s growing tourism industry and improving West Virginia’s State Parks, please visit Giving Back to West Virginia for more information.
The Lottery sells more than 40 different instant games a year, offers the popular in-state online drawing games of Keno Go, Daily 3, Daily 4, and Cash 25, offers the Multi-State Lottery games of Powerball®, Mega Millions® and Lotto America®, regulates Sports Wagering, i-Gaming, Limited Video Lottery, and regulates Video Lottery and Table Games at the state’s four racetrack casinos and the Greenbrier Resort.
The Lottery’s continued success is largely attributed to its partnerships with around 1,500 traditional and 1,200 limited video lottery retailers. These retailers employ thousands of West Virginians. Additionally, optimized products and ongoing communications have created satisfied Lottery players who continue to help us generate a significant, positive impact on West Virginia’s economy.
Fiscal Year 2025
The West Virginia Lottery registered total gross sales of nearly 1.3 billion for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, over 93 million above projections. The Lottery was able to allocate $611.0 million in proceeds to the State.
Overall, West Virginia Lottery players, retailers, and casinos shared in a total of just over $659 million in prizes and commissions from all forms of gaming in FY2025.
Each of these gaming operations was able to provide the following in transfers: Traditional Lottery $38 million, Racetrack Video Lottery $216.8 million, Limited Video Lottery $236 million, and $16.1 million from table games.
Additionally the Historic Resort at the Greenbrier supplied $1.8 million in transfers, while sports wagering and interactive wagering were able to provide $5 million and $49.8 million, respectively.
Lottery proceeds leave a substantial imprint on a wide range of programs that benefit the people and communities of West Virginia.
The state budget included $611.0 million in cash transfers from the Lottery. This included $142.5 million for education, $93.7 million for senior services, $63.5 million for tourism, $66.2 million to the General Fund, $46.4 million towards the Infrastructure Council, with other agencies collecting $198.8 million, including $29.0 million towards the PROMISE Scholarship fund and $521 thousand for veterans. A total of $28.2 million in statutory transfers were paid to county and local municipalities in FY2025.
The West Virginia Lottery’s total operating costs were 4.1 percent of total sales, and this allowed the Lottery to generate a surplus in the amount of $17.6 million available for additional legislative appropriations.
Where the Money Goes
Schools and Education
Invested $4.1 billion to schools and education since 1986.
Since 1986, the West Virginia Lottery has invested $4.1 billion proceeds to improve the Educational Experience for West Virginia students, ages preschool through college. These proceeds have significantly improved the state’s public education system by allowing for new school construction and renovations through the School Building Authority. Lottery proceeds also support Higher Education and Community and Technical College bonds.
Lottery-generated dollars have placed iPad®s, computers, and other upgraded technology in classrooms across the state through the Department of Education, and helped provide higher education opportunities through the PROMISE Scholarship Program.
The PROMISE Scholarship Program has been awarded $625.8 million to date from Lottery revenue to help West Virginia’s best and brightest young students attend an in-state college or university. Since 2002, the West Virginia Lottery has helped 75,449 students pursue a college education without the burden of heavy debt and, in many cases, has been cited as the primary factor that allowed these students to obtain a college degree.
Senior Citizens
Nearly $1.8 billion to senior programs and services since 1986.
Since 1986, the West Virginia Lottery has generated almost $1.8 billion in proceeds that have helped the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services meet nutritional, healthcare, and long term care needs of tens of thousands of West Virginia senior citizens to help improve their quality of life.
Lottery dollars are used to help provide over two million meals annually at nutrition sites and homes, and the funding is also used for senior centers, transportation needs, caregiving, matching Medicaid funding for senior services, and to help fund a property tax credit.
Overall, senior citizens in West Virginia benefited from $93.7 million in Fiscal Year 2025.
Tourism and State Parks
More than $1.5 billion to tourism and State Parks since 1986.
Since 1986, the West Virginia Lottery have invested more than $1.5 billion into the State’s tourism-related areas.
Demand to explore the Mountain State’s natural beauty is high, driving continued prosperity in West Virginia tourism and state parks. The West Virginia Lottery is supporting this growth, allocating nearly $63.5 million of its Fiscal Year 2025 proceeds to the Division of Tourism, Division of Natural Resources, and the State Park Improvement Fund.
These vital funds upgrade facilities and cabins, cover clean-up services, and preserve the state’s parklands.
Donation and Sponsorship Request
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Rules and Regulations
Click on any of the following Policy Statements to open it in a new tab or to download it.
Procedural Rule on Hearings
St. Const Srt VI Sec 36
Rule 179-01 State Lottery Rules
Rule 179-02 Lottery Administrative Appeals Procedures
Rule 179-03 Licensees & the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rule 179-04 Limited Gaming Facility Rule
Rule 179-05 Limited Video Lottery Rule
Rule 179-06 Notice of Conduct of Meetings Rule
Rule 179-07 Lottery Interpretive Rule
Rule 179-08 Racetrack Table Games Rule
Rule 179-09 Lottery Sports Wagering Rule
Rule 179-10 Interactive Wagering Rule
MICS – Table Games
MICS – Sports and iGaming
Lottery Policy Statement 09-03
Lottery Policy Statement 94-20
Lottery Policy Statement 11-06 RVL