The state lottery sold the most lottery tickets since it launched in 2006 during the last fiscal year.
The lottery sold $1.4 billion worth of tickets in the fiscal year that ended June 30. That's a 9.9 percent increase from the previous year, according to unofficial figures provided by the state lottery.
The boost in sales was due in part to the launch of the Mega Millions game, which doubled the number of drawings for big multi-state huge jackpot games per week. The lottery also broke the 6,000 mark on its number of retailers.
At the start of the fiscal year, lottery tickets were available at 6,267 outlets. Retailer turnover is pretty high and the lottery's staff has focused on recruitment and retention.
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Sweepstakes?
July 20, 2010 - 7:46am — louisburgpatriotIt is, or should be, clear as to why the General Assembly did not allow the boutique sweepstakes shops to operate in North Carolina...too much competition. Their beloved lottery that targets the poor would have faced competition and with the budget shortfall, the General Assembly could not let a group of private business challenge their enterprise...
We should be so proud as a state...the economy is in the tank, government is broke BUT the lottery is flush...
"Education Lottery"
July 19, 2010 - 7:17pm — j1c2kpAnd the state raids the "Education Lottery" leaving school systems feeling the pinch.....