Michael Edmonds has been the Director of the Wisconsin Lottery since 2003. Prior to his appointment, Mike practiced law in Milwaukee, representing individuals and businesses in criminal and civil litigation cases in state and federal courts.  Mike started his legal career with the Wisconsin State Public Defender. Prior to law school, Mike worked as a legislative assistant in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Mike has a degree in history from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Other key staff:
Saverio Maglio, Director of Product Development & Marketing
Andrew Bohage, Director of Administrative Services & Communications 
Colleen Dvorak, Acting Director of Retailer Relations & Sales
Terry Brundish, Executive Staff Assistant

Year established: 1988

Products offered:
Instant scratch and pull-tab games; Pick-3; Pick-4; SuperCash! (daily cash: 6/36); Badger 5 (daily jackpot: 5/31); Wisconsin Megabucks (6/49), Powerball, Mega Millions.

Total FY '09 Sales: $473.41 million

Total FY '08 Sales: $494.72 million
Total FY '07 Sales: $492.57 million
Total FY '06 Sales: $508.90 million
Total FY '05 Sales: $451.90 million
Total FY '04 Sales: $482.93 million 

 
Fiscal year ends: June 30

Beneficiary: Property tax relief

Public referendums:
April, 1987 - Lottery Authorized - Approved 65%
April, 1993 - Continue State Lottery - Approved 72%