In the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh consecutive year. With the latest contribution of $1.16 billion, the total contribution since its inception in 1972 surpassed $30 billion. Under state law, all profits from the Lottery go to the School Aid Fund, which supports public K-12 education in Michigan.
For each dollar spent on a Michigan Lottery ticket, approximately:
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- 63 cents went to players as prizes
- 25 cents went to the School Aid Fund
- 9 cents went to commissions for retailers and vendors
- 3 cents funded the Lottery’s operations and administrative costs
Lottery products are sold at more than 10,000 locations across Michigan, including both independently owned businesses and large chains. In FY25, more than 700 retailers sold $1 million or more in Lottery games.
