<P> The first sale from the Arizona Lottery was on July 1, 1981 . The product was an instant scratch ticket called Scratch It Rich . </P> <P> Proceeds from sales of Arizona Lottery tickets, nearly $4 million weekly, fund a variety of state programs . In fiscal year 2016, the Arizona Lottery transferred over $205 million to these programs . The Lottery transfers money to 12 funds that serve 18 beneficiaries . There are six core Arizona Lottery pillars that these 18 beneficiaries align with: arts and education; community enrichment; economic development; environmental conservation; health and human services; and public safety . </P> <P> Arizona requires lottery players to be at least 21; the minimum age was 18 until June 1, 2003 . </P> <P> The Pick is an in - state jackpot game; its first drawing was October 13, 1984 . Its largest jackpot was $13.5 million in 2007 . The Pick is drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8: 00 PM MST . Plays are $1 . Jackpots begin at $1 million . Its players can add EXTRA! . The Pick draws 6 of 44 numbers . </P>

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