Rule-Making Process

Rulemaking is the formal process by which state agencies create regulations (rules) to implement and interpret statutes consistent with rulemaking authority provided to them by the Colorado General Assembly. The Lottery Commission has the authority to promulgate rules and amend existing rules related to the sale of Lottery products and the operation of the Lottery pursuant to C.R.S. 44-40-109. Rulemaking must comply with the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act.

New rules and amended rules become effective once they are published in the Colorado Register after they have been adopted by the Lottery Commission. More information regarding the rulemaking process can be found on the Secretary of State’s website and the Department of Revenue's website.

For more information about the Lottery's rulemaking process or if you would like to be added to a stakeholder group to receive information via email when the Lottery Commission conducts a rulemaking, please contact the Lottery's Rules Manager by sending an email to: dor_lotteryrules@state.co.us.

 

Upcoming Rule-Making 

Details on upcoming rulemaking can be found on the Secretary of State's website. A rulemaking hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2026, during the regularly scheduled Colorado Lottery Commission meeting. 

The primary purpose of these amendments is to implement a new legislative mandate prohibiting the use of credit cards as a form of payment for any lottery product. Additionally, this rulemaking updates Rule 14 to incorporate by reference the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) rules for Mega Millions, Powerball, Powerball Double Play, Powerball Power Play, and Millionaire for Life. This transition to incorporation by reference improves regulatory efficiency by eliminating redundant internal regulations while standardizing game administration. These amendments clarify that Colorado Lottery Rules and Colorado Statute maintain primacy over any incorporated MUSL rules in the event of a conflict, ensuring that state-level regulatory authority is preserved. This approach also corrects and clarifies the existing framework for Millionaire for Life, which was previously the only game subject to incorporation by reference. Impacted Rules Rule 2 (Licensees): Section 2.11 (Couriers) Rule 3 (Sale of Tickets): Section 3.3.E Rule 14 (Multi-State Jackpot Games): Sections 14.1, 14.4, 14.7, 14.A, 14.B, 14.C, 14.F, and 14.G

Current Lottery Rules

Rule 1: General Definitions ➞ Rule 2: Retailer Licensing, Duties and Compensation ➞ Rule 3: General Rules and Regulations ➞ Rule 4: Suspension, Revocation, or Non-Renewal of Retailer License ➞ Rule 6: Ethical Obligations of Commission ➞ Social Media Drawing Rules ➞ Social Media Policy ➞ Social Media Terms of Use ➞ Promotional Drawing Guidelines ➞ Retail Promotional Drawing Guidelines ➞

Game Rules

Rule 5: Lottery Instant Scratch Games ➞ Rule 10: Instate Jackpot Games ➞ Rule 10 A: Colorado Lotto+ ➞ Rule 10 B: Pick 3 ➞ Rule 10 D: Cash 5 ➞ Rule 14: Multi-State Jackpot Games ➞ Rule 14 A: POWERBALL® ➞ Rule 14 B: POWERBALL®” POWER PLAY® ➞ Rule 14 C: MEGA MILLIONS® ➞ Rule 14 F: POWERBALL® - DOUBLE PLAY® ➞ Rule14 G: MILLIONAIRE FOR LIFE® ➞

Rules Consumer Representative Meetings

Consumer Oversight

In May, 2012 House Bill 12-1008 was enacted by the General Assembly to establish methods in which the people could provide input into the executive branches' rule process.  We have implemented Rules representative meetings that will be held on an as-needed basis and will be announced once scheduled. Meetings will be held through email unless a formal meeting is requested by a Representative Group member or a member of the public.  If a formal meeting is held it may be attended at either the Pueblo Lottery headquarters or Denver facilities. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like to be included in the informal email meetings please notify the Lottery Rules Manager.