## Overview The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is a nonprofit organization that develops, manages, and administers multi-jurisdictional lottery games for its member lotteries across the United States and U.S. territories[2][4]. Owned and operated by its member lotteries—currently 37 to 38, including most U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—MUSL is best known for facilitating games with large, rapidly growing jackpots that no single state could offer alone[1][6]. Its flagship product is Powerball, one of the most recognized lottery brands in the world, but MUSL also oversees other games such as Lotto America, Cash4Life, and Mega Millions (in partnership with other groups)[4]. ## History and Formation MUSL was established in 1987 by five small-population states and the District of Columbia, primarily to create games with larger jackpots and broader appeal than individual state lotteries could provide[1][3]. The organization’s roots trace to the Tri-State Lottery, formed in 1985 by Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, which was the first multi-jurisdictional lottery in the U.S.[1][3]. MUSL’s first game, Lotto*America, debuted in 1988 and was later replaced by Powerball in 1992, which quickly became a national phenomenon[1][3]. Over time, MUSL expanded its membership and game offerings, gradually increasing minimum jackpot sizes and the complexity of its games to sustain player interest[1]. ## Key Achievements MUSL’s most significant achievement is the creation and management of Powerball, which is now available in 44 states and over 160,000 retail locations, reaching approximately 95% of the U.S. population[1]. The association has also pioneered advances in lottery technology, including