*
All Fiscal Year 2009 figures are unaudited. ** Reported in accordance with Annotated Code of Maryland
statute
**** Includes Stadium Authority revenues of $20,000,000
More
than $1 billion was awarded to players
in the form of prizes.
Prizes paid by game are broken down as follows:
Scratch-offs
$356.7 million
Keno
$146.6 million
Pick 3
$144.1 million
Pick 4
$132.2 million
Keno Bonus
$ 81.7 million
Mega Millions
$ 63.1 million
Racetrax
$ 59.9 million
Multi-Match
$ 18.3 million
Bonus Match 5
$ 12.7 million
MD Hold'Em
$ .3 million
Lottery
revenues are deposited into the State's General Fund. Over $493 million was contributed to support such
services and programs as education, public health, human
resources, public safety and much more, all of which greatly
benefit the citizens of Maryland.
Designated proceeds
from the Mega Millions game benefit the Stadium Authority.
In FY2009, $20,000,000 was contributed to the Stadium
Authority.
COMMISSIONS
AND FEES PAID TO RETAILERS
OPERATIONAL
EXPENSES
Commissions
and fees are paid to all licensed Lottery retailers for selling
and cashing tickets.
Operational
expenses cover all administrative expenses, including
advertising and other contractual services.
