Where the Money Goes

Fiscal Year 2007 (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007)

$50,624,741 was transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2007. There are over 250 programs supported by the General Fund.

The following gives an overview of the Maine State Lottery's disbursements for FY 2007.

1. Player Prizes - $145,479,232

By law, a minimum of 45% of Lottery sales must be dedicated to prizes. In Fiscal Year 2007, 63% of total Lottery sales were paid out as prizes

2. Agent Commissions and Bonuses- $16,733,090

In Fiscal Year 2007, $16,733,090 was paid to Lottery agents in commissions and bonuses.

3. Vendor Fees - $11,730,306

In Fiscal Year 2007, $11,730,306 was paid to Lottery vendors.

4. Funding for State Programs - $50,624,741

In Fiscal Year 2007, over $50 million was transferred to the General Fund.

5. Outdoor Heritage - $810,598

In Fiscal Year 2007, approximately $810,598 was transferred to the Outdoor Heritage Fund.