Missouri Revised Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 313.205 (2026)

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313.205. Definitions. — As used in sections 313.200 to 313.350, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Commission" or "lottery commission", the three-member body appointed by the governor to manage and oversee the lottery and to appoint a director;

(2) "Commissioner", one of the members of the lottery commission appointed by the governor pursuant to the provisions of sections 313.200 to 313.350;

(3) "Director", the director of the state lottery appointed by the commission as the chief administrator of the state lottery;

(4) "Division", the division of the state lottery authorized by sections 313.200 to 313.350;

(5) "Lottery" or "state lottery", the state lottery established and operated pursuant to the provisions of sections 313.200 to 313.350;

(6) "Lottery contractor" or "lottery vendor", a person with whom the division has contracted to provide goods or services for the state lottery;

(7) "Lottery game" or "game", any procedure authorized by written rule of the commission whereby prizes are distributed among persons who have paid, or have unconditionally agreed to pay, for tickets or shares which provide the opportunity to win such prizes;

(8) "Lottery game retailer", any person with whom the lottery commission has contracted to sell tickets or shares in lottery games to the public;

(9) "Person", any natural person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity possessing a department of revenue retail sales license, as provided by law.

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(L. 1985 S.B. 44 § 2)

Effective 6-11-85

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1988–1988 · leading case: Tichenor v. Missouri State Lottery Comm'n, 742 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1988).

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Tichenor v. Missouri State Lottery Comm'n, 742 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1988). · cites it 4× “The plaintiffs contend that the commission has no authority to conduct or participate in any type of lottery which is not the subject of an approved rule, citing the definition of "lottery game" in Section 313.205(7). [6] This contention is troubling.”

— Mo. Rev. Stat. § 313.205(7) — 1 case

Tichenor v. Missouri State Lottery Comm'n, 742 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1988). “The plaintiffs contend that the commission has no authority to conduct or participate in any type of lottery which is not the subject of an approved rule, citing the definition of "lottery game" in Section 313.205(7). [6] This contention is troubling.”

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