Revenue Distribution

Retailers

Lottery retailers earn money in several different ways. First, they earn 5.5 percent of the price of every ticket they sell. Next, they earn 1 percent of the prize value of winning tickets redeemed at the store. (Prizes up to $599 can be redeemed at Lottery retailers.) Finally, they are eligible to earn more through various incentive programs offered throughout the year.

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, Minnesota State Lottery retailers earned $28.9 million, or an average of $9,682 per store.