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Virginia Lottery posts record sales; iLottery growth, casino taxes and responsible‑gaming controls draw committee interest
Summary
The Virginia Lottery reported record FY25 sales, driven by strong iLottery growth and a historic jackpot; the agency also outlined transfers to education, casino AGR and tax splits, and steps on responsible gaming and child protection for lottery products.
Caleb Jones, President and CEO of the Virginia Lottery, briefed the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on FY25 performance, iLottery growth, casino and sports‑betting activity and the agency’s responsible‑gaming work.
Jones said fiscal‑year 2025 set a sales record of about $5.7 billion, with iLottery sales reaching nearly $3.4 billion — a year‑over‑year increase of roughly 16.5%. He noted that national jackpot dynamics (Mega Millions, Powerball) can produce volatility in retail scratch and ticket sales, and that FY25 included Virginia’s largest jackpot in state history, a $348 million Mega Millions prize paid in June.
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