Our Economic Impact

Where The Money Goes

Every dollar spent on a Missouri Lottery product goes somewhere. Most of it is returned to players in the form of prizes. After prizes awarded to players, the next largest amount goes to Missouri Education — the Missouri Lottery's primary beneficiary. Next, Missouri retailers earn commissions and bonuses on every ticket they sell. Read below how each of these groups are impacted by Missouri Lottery products and prizes.

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Education FY21 - $345 Million

Since ticket sales launched 36 years ago, the Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $7 billion to the state of Missouri and public education. Annual Lottery contributions comprise about 4% of the state's funding for public education – an effort shared by local, state and federal governments.

Lottery proceeds are appropriated to Missouri's public education programs by the Missouri Legislature each year. In FY21, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education received more than $202 million, the Missouri Department of Higher Education received more than $128 million, and the Missouri Department of Agriculture received $120,000 in appropriations. Due to strong sales, the Lottery was able to provide $345 million in proceeds for education in FY21.

The Lottery funding helps support a variety of programs including: The A+ Scholarship Program, Virtual Schools, Special Education Excess Costs, construction of college and university buildings, library acquisitions and educational scholarships. These programs and others that receive Lottery money provide the resources that help Missouri students fulfill their individual dreams – dreams that define Missouri's future and ultimately benefit all of Missouri's residents.

Retailers FY21 - $106 Million

Without the partnership of retailers across the state, the Missouri Lottery's continued success would not be possible. But it's not a one-way street – selling Lottery products continues to be a profitable and customer-engaging part of our retail partners' business.

Since 1986, Missouri retailers have received more than $1.6 billion in sales commissions and incentives. In FY21, retailers received $106.4 million from Lottery sales — more than any other fiscal year to date.

The Missouri Lottery divides the state into four "regions," with each retailer residing in one of these regions. For FY21, the more than 4,700 Lottery retailers were distributed as below:

St. Louis: 38.52% (1,848 retailers)
Kansas City: 24.97% (1,198 retailers)
Jefferson City: 18.78% (901 retailers)
Springfield: 17.74% (851 retailers)

Players FY21 - $1.2 Billion

The Missouri Lottery strives to provide players with products that are innovative, entertaining and administered responsibly. Our players have won more than $17 billion in prizes since 1986.

Players won more than $1.2 billion — approximately 7% of all prizes won since 1986 — in FY21 alone.

FY21 prizes to players:

Scratchers: 69.14% ($875.3 million)
Draw Games: 19.99% ($253.1 million)
Pull-Tabs: 10.86% ($137.5 million)

Missouri Lottery Sales FY86-FY21

See an interactive map that shows how Lottery money benefits each Missouri county.

See the Missouri Lottery's Annual Financial Report

Our Mission

To help fund educational opportunities for Missouri students, support Missouri businesses and entertain millions.

Our Core Values

Integrity, Customer-Focused, Diversity, Entertainment and Innovation

Our Vision

The Missouri Lottery strives to be an innovative leader in the Lottery industry and a trusted and valued partner for public education.