South Carolina Lottery Statistics & Revenue Data

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

South Carolina Lottery Revenue by Year

The table below shows South Carolina Lottery revenue from scratch-off ticket sales alongside total lottery revenue, scratch game market share, and per capita spending. South Carolina is the top state lottery in the U.S. by total revenue, generating $2.2 billion in total lottery sales in 2025 — with scratch games accounting for over $1.8 billion of that total.

searchterm	Year	Scratch Game Revenue	Lottery Revenue	Non-Scratch Game Revenue	Scratch Game % of Revenue	Adult Population	Per Capita Spend on Scratch Games(Avg)
Scratch	2010	646,200,000	1,010,700,000	364,500,000	63.94	3,354,000	193
Scratch	2011	698,200,000	1,050,600,000	352,400,000	66.46	3,397,300	206
Scratch	2012	758,400,000	1,130,300,000	371,900,000	67.10	3,441,800	220
Scratch	2013	806,000,000	1,202,900,000	396,900,000	67.00	3,501,100	230
Scratch	2014	875,500,000	1,268,100,000	392,600,000	69.04	3,553,900	246
Scratch	2015	1,002,500,000	1,405,300,000	402,800,000	71.34	3,618,600	277
Scratch	2016	1,137,800,000	1,604,000,000	466,200,000	70.94	3,666,800	310
Scratch	2017	1,189,700,000	1,639,300,000	449,600,000	72.57	3,730,200	319
Scratch	2018	1,260,600,000	1,753,900,000	493,300,000	71.87	3,778,700	334
Scratch	2019	1,450,400,000	1,984,600,000	534,200,000	73.08	3,837,000	378
Scratch	2020	1,582,200,000	2,110,100,000	527,900,000	74.98	3,860,250	410
Scratch	2021	1,763,000,000	2,419,500,000	656,500,000	72.87	3,883,500	454
Scratch	2022	1,599,000,000	2,253,564,474	654,564,474	70.95	3,962,900	403
Scratch	2023	1,628,587,218	2,402,727,815	774,140,597	67.78	4,027,000	404
Scratch	2024	1,607,200,000	2,388,700,000	781,500,000	67.28	4,120,700	390
Scratch	2025	1,592,400,000	2,304,200,000	711,800,000	69.11	4,120,700	386

Average Spend per Person on Scratch Games

The chart below visualizes how much the average South Carolina resident spends on scratch-off tickets each year. Per capita scratch game spending reached $430 in 2025, up from $350 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

Scratch Game Revenue Growth

South Carolina Lottery scratch-off sales have grown from $4.58 billion in 2017 to $1.8 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

Scratch Games consistently represent the dominant share of South Carolina Lottery revenue, fluctuating between 70% and 80% of total sales depending on the year. In 2025, scratch-off games accounted for 82% of all South Carolina 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

South Carolina’s per capita scratch game spending of $430 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. South Carolina’s relatively lower figure is partly driven by its massive population base of nearly 4.1 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. South Carolina now offers scratch 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.

South Carolina Lottery Quick Facts

position	Info	Detail
8	Current # of reprinted games	0
7	Detailed prize levels reported	15
5	Games with End Dates	27
6	Games with Last Claim Dates	27
3	Games with Overall Odds	51
4	Games with Start Dates	51
7	Last date we gathered this data	2026-10-19
100	Lifetime # of games analyzed	1280
1	Unique Game Names	51
2	Unique Game Numbers	51

Where the Money Goes

The South Carolina Lottery is constitutionally mandated to return a minimum percentage of revenue to the Education Lottery Account for education programs. For every dollar spent on a South Carolina Lottery ticket, approximately 95 cents goes back to the community through prizes paid to players, contributions to public schools, and retailer commissions. South Carolina Lottery has contributed over $43 billion to the Education Lottery Account for education programs since its founding in 2002.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does the South Carolina Lottery generate from scratch games?

In 2025, South Carolina Lottery generated approximately $1.8 billion in scratch-off ticket sales, making it the largest component of the state’s total lottery revenue of $2.2 billion.

How much does the average South Carolinian spend on scratch games?

Per capita scratch game spending in South Carolina reached $430 in 2025, up from $350 in 2017. This represents a 48% increase over eight years.

What percentage of South Carolina Lottery revenue comes from scratch games?

Scratch-off games account for approximately 82% of total South Carolina Lottery revenue in 2025, consistently representing the dominant sales category.