Illinois Lottery Celebrates Record Sales and Milestone Year on 50th Anniversary

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Illinois Lottery is also celebrating another record-breaking year of sales and returns to the State of Illinois. The Illinois Lottery is reporting sales of $3.86 billion and lottery proceeds of $883.6 million, which are both higher than the previous year. Fiscal year 2024 was notable for having five multi-state jackpots over $1 billion for the first time in lottery history. These five large jackpots figured prominently in the Lottery’s performance for 2024, marking the third consecutive year of record sales and returns to support the Common School Fund and other good causes. “Since its inception, the Illinois Lottery has been a valuable state asset, and now 99% of proceeds go into the Common School Fund,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are proud this year to celebrate both the Lottery’s golden anniversary and another record year of net income, which will support our K-12 students and other good causes, such as supporting Illinois veterans and commission scholarships for the Illinois DREAM Fund.” From May to October this year, the Illinois Lottery has been celebrating its 50th year by introducing a family of Instant tickets named Celebration with second-chance drawings. The Illinois Lottery also offered...