The first half of FY12 has been a record breaker for the Arizona Lottery. Overall sales were up 8.8% over FY11, and we earned a record amount -- $292,844,177. And that’s not the only impressive number we have to share! Based on those sales, we were able to:
♦ Transfer almost $65 million in net profit to the State
♦ Offer players more than $183 million in prizes
♦ Pay more than $19 million in retailer commissions
We could not be more proud in being able to report these strong sales figures, especially during our 30th anniversary year. The Lottery's tremendous success is a testament to staying focused on our business plan, which identifies products, marketing, and sales tools that result in revenue that directly impacts and improves the quality of life for Arizona residents.
We are confident that our strong sales trend will continue through the end of the year as we work aggressively toward meeting 2012 goals. Our focus is on introducing new, innovative products, building partnerships, and using technology that attracts players and delivers sound results for Arizona Lottery beneficiaries throughout the state. We have built a strategic foundation through research and best practices to exceed industry standards and expect to report record-breaking end-of-year results as well.
Jeff Hatch-Miller
Arizona Lottery Executive Director