Massachusetts Lottery Sales Down YOY In April

Compared to April 2021, Massachusetts Lottery sales exhibited a decline in April.

According to a report released after the May 31 monthly meeting of the Massachusetts Lottery Commission, there was a decrease of $25.9 million in unadjusted sales compared to the previous year. Taking into account this sales drop and a settlement of $9.8 million from the multistate Mega Millions and Powerball, it is estimated that there was a decline of $27.4 million in net profit for the month of April.

Attempts to implement online lottery play in the state have not been successful thus far. The Massachusetts Lottery app primarily serves as an informative resource rather than a platform for online gaming. If the sales decline persists, it may prompt further measures to expand the state’s options by introducing online play.

Adjusting for calendar shifts

Due to a shift in the calendar resulting in seven fewer days being included in April 2022’s profit calculations, a seven-day average net profit of $21.5 million was added to the estimated net profit of $85.8 million. As a result, the total estimated profit for April 2022 stood at $107.3 million, while the net profit for April 2021 was $134.7 million. Consequently, there is an estimated loss of $27.4 million in net profits year over year.

In April 2022, the estimated prize payout on a year-over-year basis increased by 3.06% to reach 74.29%, compared to 71.23% in April 2021.

Breaking down April sales numbers

Compared to the sales figures in April 2021, there was an increase in sales for Powerball, Lucky for Life, Keno, Megabucks Doubler, and All or Nothing tickets.

• The amount of $11,421 has been added to the total.
• Keno’s earnings have increased by $1.3 million.
• The Megabucks Doubler has increased by $720,605.
• Lucky for Life sees a $1.5 million increase.

Powerball sales experienced a $7.2 million surge due to the stark contrast between a $473.1 million jackpot and a $116.9 million jackpot seen in April 2021.

However, there was a decrease in sales for certain games.

• The instant tickets have decreased by $29.2 million.
• Mega Millions experiences a $3.6 million decrease.
• The Numbers Game experiences a decrease of $2.9 million.
• Mass Cash down $831,159

Sales have been down all year

Net sales have declined year over year in every month of 2022.

The total sales in January decreased by $84.3 million compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the prize payout in January increased by 3.79% compared to 2021. In February, there was a $3.6 million decrease in sales compared to the previous year. Similarly, in March, sales were down by $19.7 million compared to the previous year.

In December, there was a notable rise in year-over-year sales, with unadjusted totals increasing by $50.7 million.

Instant tickets and Keno make up bulk of sales

In April 2021, instant tickets accounted for 67.3% of the state’s lottery sales, amounting to $313.3 million. Keno sales, on the other hand, totaled $96.2 million, representing 20.7% of the total lottery sales for that month. Instant ticket sales in April 2021 reached $342.4 million, making up 69.7% of the total monthly lottery sales. As for Keno sales in April 2021, they amounted to $94.9 million, accounting for 19.3% of the total.

April 6 marked the 50th anniversary of the Massachusetts Lottery, a significant milestone. Over the course of these five decades, the state has received a remarkable sum of over $30 billion, while an astounding $96 billion has been distributed in the form of prizes.