California State Lottery Awards Professional Services Contract to Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (June 2026)

The Lottery Commission awarded a five-year lead marketing and advertising agency contract to Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, with a maximum authorized expenditure of $550 million and options for two additional one-year extensions. The firm was selected through a competitive RFP and best-value evaluation.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$550 million (maximum authorized expenditure)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Five years with unilateral Lottery options for up to two additional one-year extensions

Renewal

Contract includes unilateral options for the Lottery to extend for up to two additional one-year terms beyond the initial five-year period.

Document type

Resolution

Source document

California State Lottery Commission Resolution Fleet Vehicle Procurement Plan 2026-06-16

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California State Lottery Commission Transcript of Proceedings 2026-06-16

AWARDED

California State Lottery, California$550,000,000 maximum authorized expenditureJun 16, 2026

California State Lottery Commission Agenda Item Lead Marketing and Advertising Agency Contract Award 2026-06-16

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by California State Lottery?

Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners was awarded this professional services contract by California State Lottery, as recorded on June 16, 2026. The contract value is $550 million (maximum authorized expenditure).

How much is the Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners contract with California State Lottery worth?

The Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners contract with California State Lottery is valued at $550 million (maximum authorized expenditure), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a resolution record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in California State Lottery Commission Resolution Fleet Vehicle Procurement Plan 2026-06-16 (Resolution), dated June 16, 2026 from California State Lottery. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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