What percentage of lottery sales will be set aside for prizes and what percentage for scholarships?
• In the 42 states that currently operate lotteries, 50 to 60 percent of ticket sales are returned to buyers as prizes and 25 to 30 percent are net proceeds used to fund public programs. Another 5 to 7 percent go to the retailers who sell lottery tickets as commissions, leaving about 3 to 5 percent for administrative costs.
