Georgia Lottery Statistics & Revenue Data

Explore comprehensive Georgia Lottery revenue data, per capita spending trends, and scratch-off market share analysis. All figures are sourced from official Georgia Lottery reports and updated annually.

Georgia Lottery Revenue by Year

The table below shows Georgia Lottery revenue from scratch-off ticket sales alongside total lottery revenue, scratcher market share, and per capita spending. Georgia is the top state lottery in the U.S. by total revenue, generating $6.0 billion in total lottery sales in 2025 — with scratchers accounting for over $3.7 billion of that total.

searchterm	Year	Scratchers Revenue	Lottery Revenue	Non-Scratchers Revenue	Scratchers % of Revenue	Adult Population	Per Capita Spend on Scratchers (Avg)
Scratchers	2010	2,413,000,000	3,645,000,000	1,232,000,000	66.20	6,832,700	353
Scratchers	2011	2,424,000,000	3,598,000,000	1,174,000,000	67.37	6,921,000	350
Scratchers	2012	2,585,000,000	3,835,000,000	1,250,000,000	67.41	7,025,800	368
Scratchers	2013	2,631,000,000	3,912,000,000	1,281,000,000	67.25	7,101,000	371
Scratchers	2014	2,727,000,000	4,022,000,000	1,295,000,000	67.80	7,208,800	378
Scratchers	2015	2,866,000,000	4,195,000,000	1,329,000,000	68.32	7,305,100	392
Scratchers	2016	3,096,000,000	4,556,000,000	1,460,000,000	67.95	7,396,100	419
Scratchers	2017	3,107,000,000	4,529,000,000	1,422,000,000	68.60	7,509,200	414
Scratchers	2018	3,142,000,000	4,598,000,000	1,456,000,000	68.33	7,602,300	413
Scratchers	2019	3,219,000,000	4,776,000,000	1,557,000,000	67.40	7,691,500	419
Scratchers	2020	3,428,000,000	4,975,000,000	1,547,000,000	68.90	7,773,200	441
Scratchers	2021	4,006,000,000	6,034,000,000	2,028,000,000	66.39	7,854,900	510
Scratchers	2022	3,743,100,000	5,794,000,000	2,050,900,000	64.60	8,000,700	468
Scratchers	2023	3,694,000,000	6,137,000,000	2,443,000,000	60.19	8,085,800	457
Scratchers	2024	3,454,000,000	6,004,000,000	2,550,000,000	57.53	8,236,300	419
Scratchers	2025	3,373,000,000	6,023,000,000	2,650,000,000	56.00	8,236,300	410

Average Spend per Person on Scratchers

The chart below visualizes how much the average Georgia resident spends on scratch-off tickets each year. Per capita scratcher spending reached $340 in 2025, up from $220 in 2017 — a 48% increase over eight years. This growth reflects both the expansion of higher-priced ticket options and increased consumer interest in instant-win games.

Key Trends & Analysis

Scratcher Revenue Growth

Georgia Lottery scratch-off sales have grown from $4.58 billion in 2017 to $3.7 billion in 2025, a 49% increase. This growth has consistently outpaced inflation and population growth, indicating genuine expansion in player engagement and spending per transaction.

Market Share Dynamics

Scratchers consistently represent the dominant share of Georgia Lottery revenue, fluctuating between 70% and 80% of total sales depending on the year. In 2025, scratch-off games accounted for 62% of all Georgia Lottery revenue. This share tends to dip slightly in years with exceptionally large Powerball or Mega Millions jackpots, which temporarily boost draw-game sales.

Per Capita Spending Trends

Georgia’s per capita scratcher spending of $340 in 2025 is moderate compared to some states. Massachusetts leads the nation with per capita lottery spending exceeding $900, while states like New York and Florida also spend more per person. Georgia’s relatively lower figure is partly driven by its massive population base of nearly 8.2 million adults. The upward trend suggests room for continued growth.

Impact of Higher-Priced Tickets

A significant driver of revenue growth has been the introduction of higher-priced tickets. Georgia now offers scratchers at $25, $30, and $40 price points — prices that did not exist a decade ago. These premium tickets generate outsized revenue per unit sold and have expanded the total addressable market by attracting players willing to spend more for larger potential prizes.

Georgia Lottery Quick Facts

position	Info	Detail
8	Current # of reprinted games	24
7	Detailed prize levels reported	21
5	Games with End Dates	111
6	Games with Last Claim Dates	111
3	Games with Overall Odds	196
4	Games with Start Dates	196
7	Last date we gathered this data	2026-10-19
100	Lifetime # of games analyzed	1100
1	Unique Game Names	196
2	Unique Game Numbers	196

Where the Money Goes

The Georgia Lottery is constitutionally mandated to return a minimum percentage of revenue to HOPE scholarships and Pre-K education. For every dollar spent on a Georgia Lottery ticket, approximately 95 cents goes back to the community through prizes paid to players, contributions to public schools, and retailer commissions. Georgia Lottery has contributed over $43 billion to HOPE scholarships and Pre-K education since its founding in 1993.

For a complete list of all active games with odds and prize data, visit Georgia Scratchers. To see which games may no longer be worth playing, check Georgia Games to Avoid. Or return to the Georgia Lottery overview.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does the Georgia Lottery generate from scratchers?

In 2025, Georgia Lottery generated approximately $3.7 billion in scratch-off ticket sales, making it the largest component of the state’s total lottery revenue of $6.0 billion.

How much does the average Georgian spend on scratchers?

Per capita scratcher spending in Georgia reached $340 in 2025, up from $220 in 2017. This represents a 48% increase over eight years.

What percentage of Georgia Lottery revenue comes from scratchers?

Scratch-off games account for approximately 62% of total Georgia Lottery revenue in 2025, consistently representing the dominant sales category.