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      • According to the National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, U.S. lotteries generated over $98 billion in revenue. Of that amount, $63 billion, or about 65 percent, was returned to winners. Over $28 billion are paid out to various beneficiaries of lotteries.
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  2. 1 day ago · A Powerball jackpot estimated at $2.04 billion became the largest lottery jackpot ever when it was won in November 2022. Mega Millions set its own record with a $1.58 billion jackpot won in...

  3. Apr 30, 2022 · The majority of the lottery funds — around 5060% — goes to the winners. This includes both the jackpots and the smaller prizes. Retailers also receive commissions for selling tickets in general along with bonuses for selling jackpot-winning tickets. These commissions account for another 5% of the lottery's revenue.

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  4. Jan 12, 2023 · Research shows that approximately 60% of the revenue from state lotteries goes directly to winners, as the states keep the remaining cash after paying out the prize money and paying certain...

  5. Apr 7, 2024 · Many people are curious about how much money a Powerball jackpot lottery winner takes home after taxes, especially with the increasing payout and record-high jackpot amounts.

  6. Jan 12, 2023 · According to the National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, U.S. lotteries generated over $98 billion in revenue. Of that amount, $63 billion, or about 65 percent, was returned to winners. Over $28 billion are paid out to various beneficiaries of lotteries. In many states, those funds are strictly allocated to public schools.

  7. Jul 30, 2022 · NurPhoto via Getty Images. Someone in Illinois bought the winning ticket, and if he or she does like most winners, they will take the lump sum, not the annuity. The $1.28 billion prize, which...

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