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State Representative Joyce Peppin
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7806
For more information contact: Austin Bleess 651-296-5529
NEWS COLUMN
MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY CLOSING IN ON 20 YEARS
By Joyce Peppin
State Representative
It’s hard to believe the Minnesota State Lottery has been in existence for nearly 20 years, after winning voter approval in 1988. Perhaps you have even purchased a ticket or two over the years in hopes of winning a big jackpot. But have you ever wondered how much money is collected in our state lottery and where the proceeds are spent?
If you’ve ever listened to a Minnesota State Lottery commercial you are probably aware a portion of lottery proceeds go toward environmental programs, specifically the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. But how much, and what about the rest of the proceeds? I was recently provided with a breakdown of the amount of lottery money wagered in District 32A and how much money we contribute to the dedication. All of these numbers cover the 2006 fiscal year.
There are 13 lottery retailers in our district, which includes the cities of Rogers, Dayton, Maple Grove, Otsego, Hanover, Greenfield, and Corcoran and Hassan Township, and they sold $2,696,687 in gross lottery sales. These retailers earned $164,945 in incentives and commissions, while $1,966,079 in prizes was redeemed in our district.
Lottery sales from our district resulted in a $194,161 contribution to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund; $63,372 to both the Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund; and $403,694 to the state’s General Fund.
Lottery sales throughout the whole state were a record $450 million last year, which amounts to about a 10 percent increase over the previous year. This resulted in $32 million for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and $10.6 million each to the Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. The lottery also sends money to the state that is earmarked for programs to help people fight gambling addiction. I’d love to get your feedback on the first two decades of the Minnesota State Lottery. Please email me with your thoughts, questions or concerns.
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