OAR 177-046-0130: Disclosure of Winners

(1) The Lottery may release public information about a prize win after all security validation procedures have been completed such as: (a) The city, state, and zip code in which the winner resides. (b) The name and location of the retailer who sold the winning ticket. (c) Game name, drawing date if applicable, and prize amount. (2) With the winner’s written authorization, the Lottery, its agents, contractors, officers, employees, and representatives may use, publicly disclose, publish in print or by means of the Internet, and reproduce the winner’s name, address, physical likeness, photograph, portraits, statements made by the winner, and use audio sound clips and video or film footage of the winner for the purpose of promoting the Lottery and its games. Examples of permitted uses include, but are not limited to, radio, television, newspapers, posters, billboards, commercials, magazines, print advertisements, press releases, social media posts, and posts on the Lottery website. (3) Release: Each winner who authorizes the Lottery in writing to publicly disclose the name and likeness of a winner releases the State of Oregon, its agents, officers, employees, and representatives, the Oregon Lottery, its Director, agents, officers, employees, and representatives from any liability arising out of any blurring, distortion, alteration, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur, or be produced in the printing and production process towards the completion of any finished product. A winner waives any right to inspect or approve the finished products, whether it is for a promotional campaign, advertising, or publicity.