Louisiana Lottery

Louisiana Lottery, The Louisiana Lottery paid out more than $6.6 million in January from draw-style games, while players buying scratch-off tickets collected $6.1 million, lottery officials said today.

The lottery payout in January was down from the $14.1 million in December and the $14.4 million in January 2009.

The Lottery allocates at least 50 percent of sales to fund prizes, while at least 35 percent of sales are transferred to the state treasury to fund the state’s public education. Retailers are paid at least 5 percent in commission, and the Lottery retains less than 10 percent of sales to operate.

Louisiana Lottery