Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
The Oregon Lottery said it returned nearly $909 million to the state for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022. It reported payouts nearing $16 billion and said 3,800 retailers earned more than $313 million in commissions; an audited report was still to be posted.
The reported return and retailer commissions quantify lottery funding and income in Oregon.
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