Since its beginning in 1988, the Wisconsin Lottery has managed the Lottery fund with the following results*:

Player Prizes
($4.690 billion or 56.2% of revenue)
At least 50% of total revenue must be dedicated to prize winnings.

Retailer Commissions
($475.36 million or 5.7% of revenue)
This money goes to Wisconsin businesses.

Operational Expenses
($558.4 million or 6.7% of revenue)
Expenses include staff salaries. The Lottery has operated well below the mandated limit of 10%.

Property Tax Relief
($2.622 billion or 31.4% of revenue)
This money has been returned to eligible Wisconsin taxpayers.

Over the years, the Wisconsin Lottery has generated more than $8.347 billion in total revenue. At least 95% of that revenue has gone back to the people of Wisconsin. That money stays in Wisconsin's economy for the good of everyone.