Delaware Lottery
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The Delaware Lottery contributes its profits to the State General Fund. Since 1975, more than $1.8 billion has been transferred to the General Fund from Lottery proceeds.
In fiscal year 2004, the Lottery's contribution was $222 million, making it the state's fourth-largest revenue generator.
How revenue from the sale of traditional Lottery game tickets is distributed:
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The Lottery returns the largest share of its ticket proceeds (50% or more) to winning players in the form of prizes.
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As required by law, 30% or more of all Lottery ticket revenue is contributed to the General Fund to help pay for state services.
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Approximately 10% of Lottery ticket revenue is paid in commissions and bonuses to the over 520 participating Delaware Lottery Retailers, business operators throughout the state who are licensed to sell Lottery tickets. Part of this money also pays for the cost of producing Instant Game tickets and operating the computer system used to sell On-Line game tickets.
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The smallest amount, less than 5% of Lottery On-Line and Instant Game sales, pays for the administrative expenses of operating the Lottery Office and promoting the traditional games.
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