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Where the Money Goes
Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you buy a ticket for Lotto or EuroMillions? Here’s a breakdown of how every penny is spent:
| Therefore £1 is divided as follows: | |
|---|---|
| 50p | Paid out as prizes |
| 28p | Allocated to Good Causes |
| 12p | Taken by the UK government in Lottery Duty |
| 5p | Kept by the retailer as commission for selling the ticket |
| 4.5p | Kept by Allwyn to meet operating costs |
| 0.5p | Profit |
The National Lottery prides itself on running the most cost-efficient major lottery in Europe; from the total ticket sales of £7,277.8 million through 31st March 2015, National Lottery projects benefitted to the tune of £1,796.8 million, whilst winners received £3,915.3 million altogether.