Michigan Lottery Statistics & Revenue Data

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

Michigan Lottery Revenue by Year

The table below shows Michigan Lottery revenue from scratch-off ticket sales alongside total lottery revenue, instant game market share, and per capita spending. Michigan is the top state lottery in the U.S. by total revenue, generating $3.8 billion in total lottery sales in 2025 — with instant games accounting for over $2.5 billion of that total.

searchterm	Year	Instant Game Revenue	Lottery Revenue	Non-Instant Game Revenue	Instant Game % of Revenue	Adult Population	Per Capita Spend on Instant Games (Avg)
Instant	2010	750,800,000	2,379,900,000	1,629,100,000	31.55	7,232,200	104
Instant	2011	739,200,000	2,357,400,000	1,618,200,000	31.36	7,281,700	102
Instant	2012	771,700,000	2,430,200,000	1,658,500,000	31.75	7,315,100	105
Instant	2013	827,000,000	2,491,100,000	1,664,100,000	33.20	7,349,700	113
Instant	2014	913,100,000	2,608,900,000	1,695,800,000	35.00	7,394,700	123
Instant	2015	1,013,200,000	2,798,100,000	1,784,900,000	36.21	7,419,400	137
Instant	2016	1,655,500,000	3,897,400,000	2,241,900,000	42.48	7,442,300	222
Instant	2017	1,321,600,000	3,347,100,000	2,025,500,000	39.48	7,489,000	176
Instant	2018	1,488,200,000	3,591,900,000	2,103,700,000	41.43	7,541,800	197
Instant	2019	1,655,500,000	3,897,400,000	2,241,900,000	42.48	7,553,800	219
instant	2020	2,038,200,000	4,256,600,000	2,218,400,000	47.88	7,588,000	269
Instant	2021	2,448,600,000	5,058,000,000	2,609,400,000	48.41	7,622,200	321
Instant	2022	2,381,000,000	4,911,500,000	2,530,500,000	48.48	7,651,800	311
Instant	2023	2,364,700,000	4,939,100,000	2,574,400,000	47.88	7,638,500	310
Instant	2024	2,319,100,000	4,777,200,000	2,458,100,000	48.55	7,748,100	299
Instant	2025	2,265,000,000	4,587,200,000	2,322,200,000	49.38	7,748,100	292

Average Spend per Person on Instant Games

The chart below visualizes how much the average Michigan resident spends on scratch-off tickets each year. Per capita instant game spending reached $320 in 2025, up from $250 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

Instant Game Revenue Growth

Michigan Lottery scratch-off sales have grown from $4.58 billion in 2017 to $2.5 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

Instant Games consistently represent the dominant share of Michigan Lottery revenue, fluctuating between 70% and 80% of total sales depending on the year. In 2025, scratch-off games accounted for 66% of all Michigan 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

Michigan’s per capita instant game spending of $320 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. Michigan’s relatively lower figure is partly driven by its massive population base of nearly 7.8 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. Michigan now offers instant games 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.

Michigan Lottery Quick Facts

position	Info	Detail
8	Current # of reprinted games	0
7	Detailed prize levels reported	13
5	Games with End Dates	0
6	Games with Last Claim Dates	0
3	Games with Overall Odds	110
4	Games with Start Dates	110
7	Last date we gathered this data	2026-10-19
100	Lifetime # of games analyzed	940
1	Unique Game Names	110
2	Unique Game Numbers	110

Where the Money Goes

The Michigan Lottery is constitutionally mandated to return a minimum percentage of revenue to the School Aid Fund for public education. For every dollar spent on a Michigan Lottery ticket, approximately 95 cents goes back to the community through prizes paid to players, contributions to public schools, and retailer commissions. Michigan Lottery has contributed over $43 billion to the School Aid Fund for public education since its founding in 1972.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does the Michigan Lottery generate from instant games?

In 2025, Michigan Lottery generated approximately $2.5 billion in scratch-off ticket sales, making it the largest component of the state’s total lottery revenue of $3.8 billion.

How much does the average Michigander spend on instant games?

Per capita instant game spending in Michigan reached $320 in 2025, up from $250 in 2017. This represents a 48% increase over eight years.

What percentage of Michigan Lottery revenue comes from instant games?

Scratch-off games account for approximately 66% of total Michigan Lottery revenue in 2025, consistently representing the dominant sales category.