Adam Prock has over 20 years of governmental relations experience. Prior to his appointment by Governor Walz as Minnesota Lottery Executive Director, he served as the Lottery's Director of Communications and Government Relations since August 2017. As a key member of the Lottery's Executive Team, he was responsible for developing internal and external branding and pro-actively building relationships with legislators and stakeholders. Prior to the Lottery, Mr. Prock served on the Government Relations team for the City of St. Paul, and as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Mark Dayton.
Problem Gambling on the Rise, Impacting Thousands of Children under Age 18 in Minnesota
Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling Offers Solutions During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
ROSEVILLE, MINN. (March 2, 2026) — As online gambling becomes more accessible than ever, problem gambling is impacting everyone of all ages, with 250,000 adults and 7,000 high school students affected in Minnesota. The explosive growth of sports betting is fueling youth engagement, normalized with the visibility of major events like March Madness and the Super Bowl, where it was estimated that more than $1.7 billion was to be legally wagered on the big game, and another $1.63 billion was wagered using prediction markets, a staggering 2,700% increase from last year.
From Liberia to Lucky in Minnesota: One Player’s Long-Awaited Lottery Moment
$95,591 North 5 Jackpot Won in Hew Hope
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Feb. 27, 2026) — When he moved to the United States from Liberia in 2000, he brought more than just his dreams — he brought a tradition.
Big Win Hits Small Town Minnesota
$3 Million Mega Millions® ticket won in Delano
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Feb. 9, 2026) — Delano kicked off the weekend with three million reasons to celebrate after a $3 million Mega Millions® ticket won in the Friday, February 6 drawing. The ticket matched 5 numbers, turning an ordinary stop into an extraordinary moment.
Two Minnesota Lottery Players Kick Off the New Year with $1 Million Wins
20,000 winning numbers announced today for the popular Minnesota Millionaire Raffle
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Jan. 1, 2026) – Two lucky Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players are waking up this morning to discover their tickets are worth $1 million.
