The lottery has contributed more than $38.2 billion to programs that benefit older adults in the Commonwealth since its founding in 1972
The Pennsylvania Lottery has generated an annual profit of more than $1 billion for the 15th consecutive year, which will be used to benefit older Pennsylvanians.
For the fiscal year ended 30 June 2026, sales of traditional games sold at retail, including Scratch-Off tickets and Draw Games, increased by 3 per cent to $4.44 billion.
Scratch-Off game sales were 1 per cent lower at $2.8 billion in FY26, and accounted for nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of total traditional sales.
The lottery said that it continues to slow the multi-year decline in Scratch-Off sales by enhancing games with more winning experiences and optimizing new game launches to better meet player preferences.
Draw Games at retail rose 12.7 per cent year-on-year to $1.3 billion, primarily due to Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.
The lottery’s online channel generated a further $849 million in sales as online eInstant play increased by more than 2 per cent from the prior fiscal year, and online draw games sales rose 23 per cent to $61 million.
Sales of Monitor Games, which include Keno and Derby Cash Horse Racing, fell by 2 per cent to $45.9 million during the year.
The lottery generated a profit of more than $1 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians during the fiscal year.
“Reaching another $1 billion-plus year for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians is an achievement worth celebrating,” Pennsylvania Lottery executive director Drew Svitko said. “We’re grateful to our players and retailer partners for their continued support, and to our employees for the work they do every day to move the Lottery forward.
“We’ll continue working to grow sales responsibly, introduce new and exciting games, and deliver on our promise to benefit older Pennsylvanians every day.”
More than $3 billion in traditional game prizes were paid to winners during the year, an increase of more than 4 per cent, driven in part by the lottery’s ability to offer games with higher prize payouts under new state lottery laws brought in last July.
A total of 84 winning tickets of $1 million or more were paid to players during FY26, while more than $757 million in prizes were paid out to winners of online eInstant games.
An estimated 10,000 licensed lottery retailers statewide earned $245.9 million in regular commissions and over $21.5 million in additional retailer incentives for a total of more than $267.4 million in total sales and bonus commissions. This equates to 6 per cent commission on traditional sales.
“Behind every Lottery ticket is a contribution to programs that help older Pennsylvanians live healthier, more independent lives,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. “The Pennsylvania Lottery is unique in its sole mission to support older residents, and we are proud that Lottery proceeds continue to make a meaningful difference in communities throughout the Commonwealth.”
Since its founding in 1972, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $38.2 billion to programs that benefit older adults in the Commonwealth.