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Pennsylvania Lottery Results - PALottery Frequently Asked Questions

By state law, at least 40 percent of lottery proceeds is required to be paid as prizes and at least 30 percent is required to fund programs. Currently, the Pennsylvania Lottery exceeds these requirements, for 55.1% is paid as prizes, 34.5% is paid to programs, 8.0% is paid as retailer and vendor commissions, and 2.4% is consumed as operating expenses.

For the 2003-2004 fiscal year, approximately $2.37 billion in gross revenue was acquired through proceeds and interest. Approximately $1.306 billion was paid as prizes, $817.8 million was paid to programs, $189.6 million was paid as retailer and vendor commissions, and $56.9 million was paid to advertising and operations. The gross revenue for fiscal year 2003-2004 represents an increase of approximately 40.6% in sales over the past five years (since fiscal year 1998-1999).

The Pennsylvania Lottery is the only lottery in the United States that exclusively targets all of its proceeds to programs for older residents. Since the beginning of the Lottery in 1972, more than $14.6 billion has been contributed to programs. Such programs include:

• Property tax and rent rebates
• Shared/Free Ride program
• PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly)
• PACENET (Enhanced Tier PACE)
• 52 Area Agencies on Aging
• 650 senior community centers
• Hot Meals program
• Home-delivered meals

The Pennsylvania Lottery website contains more detailed information about its lottery proceeds and associated programs.