Record-breaking online lottery sales take Virginia Lottery to new heights
The Virginia Lottery has generated record annual lottery sales of $6.36 billion for the fiscal year ended 30 June, benefiting from strong growth from its online lottery platform.
The lottery delivered nearly $4 billion in online sales in FY26 through the Virginia Lottery mobile app and valottery.com, the strongest sales performance in the online program’s six-year history.
The lottery’s success was also driven by its statewide retail network, with more than 5,300 Virginia businesses selling lottery products during FY26, earning more than $128 million in commissions and bonuses.
The lottery generate more than $914 million for Virginia’s K-12 public schools in FY26, the second-highest profit year and the third consecutive year that lottery profits have exceeded $900 million.
“These FY26 results reflect a simple formula: outstanding retail partners, innovative digital products, exciting jackpots and, above all, an exceptional Lottery team committed to serving Virginians,” said Virginia Lottery executive director Kevin Hall. “Every ticket purchased and every game played helps support public education, and the Virginia Lottery team takes tremendous pride in that mission.
“Since launching online sales in 2020, the lottery has focused on meeting customers where they are. Consumers increasingly expect to engage with trusted brands whenever and wherever it’s most convenient. Our digital offerings have expanded those choices while complementing the thousands of Virginia retailers who remain at the heart of our business.”
Virginia Governor Spanberger commented: “Every dollar of this year’s $914 million contribution goes to Virginia’s future – to our schools, students, and teachers across every corner of our Commonwealth. Investing in education has always been one of the smartest investments we can make.
“Virginians expect gaming to be conducted responsibly, transparently and with strong public oversight. I know that the lottery remains committed not only to generating revenue for education, but to doing so with a focus on protecting Virginians.”
Players took home more than $5 billion in prizes during FY26, with nearly 80 cents on the dollar returned to players in prizes.
“The Virginia Lottery’s responsibility is larger than generating revenue: it is earning and maintaining the public’s trust,” said Virginia Lottery board chairman Ferhan Hamid. “The Board is proud to oversee an organization that embraces innovation while remaining committed to integrity, transparency, responsible gaming and strong financial stewardship. Those principles make this year’s investment in Virginia’s public schools possible.”
The Virginia Lottery’s online platform is powered by NeoPollard Interactive, the joint venture between Aristocrat Interactive and Pollard Banknote.