The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency’s core mission is to generate revenue to support good causes in Maryland, incl ... uding education, public health, public safety and the environment. Since its inception in 1973, the agency has contributed more than $17.9 billion in revenue to the State, and Lottery players have won more than $29.8 billion in prizes. To achieve our mission, we provide entertaining games that are run with honesty, integrity and transparency, and give Marylanders 18 years of age and older the chance to win cash and other great prizes. read more