In this blog, we take an in-depth look at the latest lottery statistics in the United States to find out how many people play the lottery and why they do it.

The bigger the jackpot, the more people will play the lottery.

The state with the largest lottery sales in 2024 was New York, generating over 10 billion U.S. dollars. This was followed by Florida and California, with lottery sales amounting to over 9.4 billion and 9.2 billion U.S. dollars, respectively.

This is the complete breakdown of the top 15 states by lottery sales.

Go to http://on.ny.gov/1J8tPSN on the New York Lottery website for past Mega Millions results and payouts.

As of November 2018, 75 percent of those between the ages of 45 and 54 in the United States played the lottery over the past year. Comparatively, 52 percent of those over the age of 75 played during this time, making them the age group playing the lottery the least.

Sales of state lotteries in the United States reached 113.34 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. This denoted an increase of five percent over the previous year, and, based on figures reaching back to 2009, represented an all-time high.

These are the top 10 biggest jackpot lottery wins ever in the United States.

Historical draw data and statistical analysis for Lotto 6/49 (Canada Lottery). Includes number frequencies, hot/cold numbers, and draw trends.

Go to http://on.ny.gov/1Cx6Zls on the New York Lottery website for past Pick 10 results and payouts.

The lottery software and prediction tools market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing lottery participation globally and the widespread adoption of mobile technology. The market's expansion is fueled by several factors, including the rising accessibility of lottery games online and through mobile apps, the desire among players to improve their odds, and the convenience of using software to manage and analyze lottery numbers. While traditional methods remain popular, the demand for sophisticated tools capable of analyzing historical data, identifying patterns, and suggesting optimized number combinations is steadily increasing. This trend is further amplified by the expanding availability of subscription-based services offering advanced features and personalized predictions. The market is segmented based on software type (e.g., prediction tools, number generators, syndicate management tools), pricing model (one-time purchase, subscription), and target lottery (e.g., Powerball, Mega Millions, EuroMillions). The competitive landscape is fragmented, with numerous established players and emerging startups vying for market share. Significant investments in research and development by larger players are pushing technological advancements like improved algorithms and integration with various lottery platforms. Despite the growth, challenges remain. Regulatory hurdles and concerns surrounding the legality and ethical implications of prediction tools could restrain market growth in certain regions. The inherent randomness of lotteries also poses a natural limitation on the effectiveness of prediction software, leading to skepticism among some potential users. Nonetheless, the continued growth in lottery participation and advancements in analytical capabilities are expected to drive significant market expansion in the coming years. Based on the provided timeframe (2019-2033), a reasonable estimate for the 2025 market size, assuming a moderate CAGR (let's assume 8% for illustration), could be around $500 million. The market is likely to witness increasing consolidation as larger companies acquire smaller players to expand their product portfolios and global reach.

Texas Lottery® sales by fiscal month/year, game and retailer with identifying information. DISCLOSURE: This information is not audited sales and reflects unadjusted sales data.

Historical time series data (draw date and Jackpot value) of the following lotteries:Powerball, period: 2015-2020 Mega Millions, period: 2005-2010Texas Lotto, period: 1995-2000Euromillions, period: 2012-2016United Kingdom Lottery 6/49, period: 2003-2013Canada Lottery, period: 2014-2019Romanian 6/49 lotto, period: 1998-2023Eurojackpot, period: 2014-2022

Go to http://on.ny.gov/1GpWiHD on the New York Lottery website for past Powerball results and payouts.

This table contains 336 series, with data for years 1997 - 2009 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...); Household spending, games of chance (6 items: Games of chance (net of winnings); Government-run lotteries; Casinos, slot machines, and video lottery terminals; Bingos; ...); Statistics (4 items: Average expenditure; Percent of households reporting; Estimated number of households reporting; Median expenditure per household reporting).

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Multi-State Lottery Association

This report provides information on the State of New Jersey Programs Supported by State Lottery Resources for the Fiscal Year 2023.

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As of March 2024, the market size of the lottery and Native American casino sector totaled close to *** billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, there were over ** thousand individuals employed across the industry's businesses.