Oregon Lottery Offers Fairgoers Exclusive Look At New Sports Betting Game - Scoreboard (Photo) -08/23/19

August 23, 2019 - Salem, Ore. – A visit to the Oregon Lottery’s “Scoreboard Arena” in Cascade Hall during the Oregon State Fair offers fairgoers an opportunity to have fun, win prizes and get an exclusive video look at Oregon Lottery Scoreboard.

“We’re excited to have people visit us during the fair,” said Lottery Promotions Supervisor Kevin Ziebart. “You must be 21 years of age or older to get into the Scoreboard Arena. Once inside, you’ll be able to watch videos about Oregon Lottery Scoreboard and play sports-related games for fun and prizes.”

Oregon Lottery Scoreboard is the Lottery’s new sports betting game that gives players a chance to place wagers on professional sports. The new game will soon be available on its own mobile app as well on the Lottery’s website at oregonlottery.org. The Lottery is targeting the launch of the game for the NFL regular season.

“Players are anxiously waiting for the release of Scoreboard,” added Oregon Lottery Spokesman Chuck Baumann. “We’re in the final testing phase and just want to ensure the game and player accounts are fully functional and secure prior to release of the game. Once the game is launched, the list of professional sports players will have access to includes the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, PGA, even NASCAR.”

Oregon Beverage Services will be sharing space with the Oregon Lottery during the fair. Customers will be able to buy all Lottery products including Keno, Scratch-its and Video Lottery.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned more than $12 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org

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