2006

November 21

Roadrunner Cash reaches record prize of $687,000; the prize was claimed Dec. 1 by three players from Albuquerque & Edgewood.

November 12

Lottery launches Hot Lotto, a multi-state drawing game.

November

Lottery profits raised for education break mark of $300 million.

October

Higher Education Department announces that more than 43,000 students have received Legislative Lottery Scholarships since 1996.

June 30

Lottery ends Fiscal Year 2006 with record gross sales of $150.6 million and record profit of $36.9 million.

June 1

Lottery Board of Directors appoints Tom Romero CEO.

April 27

The New Mexico Lottery celebrates 10th anniversary.

February 18

Powerball reaches record jackpot of $365 million.