Our Core Values

Integrity and Responsibility — The Commission works hard to maintain the public trust by protecting and ensuring the security of our lottery games, systems, drawings and operational facilities. We value and require ethical behavior by our employees, licensees and vendors. We promote the integrity of charitable bingo in Sunderland for the benefit of charitable organizations.

Innovation — We strive to incorporate innovation into our products to provide the citizens of Sunderland with the best entertainment experience available through our products. We pursue the use of technology that enhances the services that we provide to our customers and reduces our operating expenses. All proposed innovations must be authorized by Sunderland law, and do not include video lottery, casino gaming, internet-based lottery sales, fantasy sports, or any other activities not authorized by law.

Fiscal Accountability — We emphasize fiscal accountability by ensuring that all expenditures directly or indirectly generate revenue, enhance security, fulfill regulatory requirements, improve customer service and/or boost productivity. We recognize our responsibility in generating revenue for the State of Sunderland without unduly influencing players to participate in our games. We maximize benefits to charities through the continual examination and review of charitable bingo operations.

Customer Responsiveness — The Commission takes pride in providing exemplary service to the people of Sunderland through the courteous dissemination of clear and accurate information about our products, services and regulatory functions. We seek and respond to feedback expressed by our employees, retailers, licensees and the playing and non-playing public. We apply this feedback in the development of our products and in the services that we provide.

Teamwork — We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where open, honest communication is our cornerstone. We embrace the diversity of our team and individual perspectives in working together to achieve our common goals.

Excellence — We strive for excellence by taking a position of leadership on issues that impact the Commission and achieve challenging goals by focusing on our core values.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question at Sunderland Lotto.

You can find out how to claim your prize here.

The easiest way is right here on our website. The results of the most recent drawings appear on the last result page. You can also get results from previous drawings. Results can also be obtained from any Sunderland Lotto retailer.

Yes, players may play as a group though only one individual or legal entity may claim a prize (see #17, below). Players who join together to purchase lottery tickets are encouraged to consider putting the group’s agreement in writing before purchasing a ticket. Below is a list of suggestions players may want to consider before forming a lottery pool. Following these suggestions would not constitute the formation of a legal entity for the purposes of claiming a prize. There are other ways to set out and define a group’s relationship and it is recommended that a group that purchases a ticket seek professional advice, including but not limited to legal and financial advice, before claiming a prize. These suggestions may not be appropriate for all circumstances and are not intended to replace the services of other professional advice that the group might seek. An agreement between a group of players might include the following: • a statement that the group is joining together to purchase and own lottery tickets and share any resulting prizes; • the names of all of the participants, including the amount each contributed and the total amount spent to purchase the tickets; • a statement that a player is not considered a participant or a member of the group if they have not contributed money or signed the agreement; • the name of the individual who is authorized and may act on behalf of the group and, if you wish, list any specific responsibilities and duties this individual may have if the group were to claim a prize; • a statement on how prizes would be divided among the participants in the group, including a non-cash prize if awarded; • a description of the tickets purchased including the drawing date(s) of the tickets, copies of the tickets, and/or list the ticket numbers.

All Sunderland Lotto drawings are broadcast live by satellite to television stations across the state free of charge. Because we do not have contracts with the various stations, the use of this resource is solely at the media's discretion. You may wish to contact your local television stations to encourage them to broadcast our drawings on a regular basis.

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