Kentucky reports record lottery sales

Kentucky Lottery has reported a revenue of US$115.5 million for October, which is the most successful month in its history in terms of revenue. The record Mega Millions jackpot run has aided in boosting the sales.

The current sales figure is US$33.2 million more than expected and a 40.3 per cent increase over the year before. The previous record of US$105.1 million was achieved in January 2016, aided by a spectacular run of a world-record Powerball of US$1.6 million.

The Commonwealth received US$34.4 million in monthly net income in October, which set a new record as well. The previous record was set in January 2016, when the state lottery directed US$32.6 million.

“While jackpot games were obviously the major driving force behind these record sales, our other products also did really well. Great performance by our Scratch-offs and strong online sales helped bring home the record month. We have a solid plan ahead for November to help sustain the forward momentum, as our state’s college students are counting on us for scholarship and grant proceeds.” stated the Lottery’s President and CEO Tom Delacenserie.