New Jersey Lottery Sent $1.172 Billion to Pensions in 2024, Audit Shows

A new audit confirms that every dollar of New Jersey Lottery profits is now flowing to public pension funds, not directly to schools or classroom programs.

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players purchased more than $3.6 billion worth of tickets during fiscal year 2024, generating one of the largest profit totals in the lottery’s history.