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Virginia Lottery has most profitable fiscal year ever

The Virginia Lottery enjoyed its most profitable fiscal year ever, collecting more than 4 million to support K-12 public education in the state, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced during an event Aug. 7. “I am so thrilled these record profits will help provide the necessary support and resources for Virginia's students," Youngkin said. According to Lottery officials, the record profits were driven by .5 billion in sales during Fiscal Year 2024, which ended June 30. Of that amount, a record .2 million went back to players as prize money, while another 2 million went to the more than 5,300 Virginia...

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