About Us

Mr. Randy Burnside is the Executive Director of the Office of Lottery and Gaming. Mr. Burnside previously held the position of Assistant Director of the West Virginia Lottery, where he oversaw over $1.2 billion in annual sales, developed policies, and worked to enhance the Lottery's public image. He also led strategic planning, budgeting, and technology management efforts, implemented legislative changes, and managed public and media relations to strengthen the Lottery's brand through marketing and public speaking.

Since its inception in 1982, the DC Lottery has awarded more than $4.8 billion in prizes to members of our community and transferred more than $2.4 billion to the District’s General Fund, which supports essential services in the District. Our licensing of charitable gaming activities has helped local nonprofits raise more than $139.5 million to support social causes.