Louisiana Lottery Transfers More Than $42.5 Million to State for First Quarter of Fiscal Year

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BATON ROUGE – For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred more than $42.5 million to the state treasury, down about $12.1 million from the same quarter last year in which a $1 billion Powerball jackpot and a $1.5 billion Mega Million jackpot both occurred.

“The lack of large Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in recent months significantly impacted our first-quarter sales,” said Lottery President Rose Hudson. “While scratch-off sales have remained strong, the influence of big jackpots on sales is undeniable. These substantial prizes generate excitement and increase player engagement, which boosts our overall performance; however, their occurrence is unpredictable over short periods of time.”

With revenue of $141,331,775, the Lottery’s total first-quarter state transfers were $42,523,506. Since the Lottery began operations in 1991, nearly $13.7 billion in revenue has been generated, primarily from ticket sales. Over $4.8 billion has been transferred to the state treasury to support K-12 public education, amounting to about 35% of total revenue.

Retailers earn 5% sales commission, plus incentives for cashing players’ winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. For July through September of 2024, retailer compensation totaled almost $7.9 million.

“The Lottery is making plans now for even more player-centered games and value-added promotions to keep our customers entertained while also raising funds for K-12 public education,” noted Hudson. “This quarter, we will be rooting on our national finalist in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff Promotion for a chance to win $1 million and welcoming our Saints Second-Chance Drawing winners to premium experiences in Caesar’s Superdome!”

Lottery ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. Anyone with a gambling problem, or friends of anyone with a gambling problem, is encouraged to call toll-free 1-877-770-7867 for assistance. For security purposes, players should sign the back of their tickets after purchasing.

More information on the Louisiana Lottery, including current and historical financial information, can be found on its website www.louisianalottery.com. Follow the Louisiana Lottery on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/louisianalottery or on X at www.x.com/LALottery for the latest news.