Where the Heck Does Lottery Money Go in PA?

If you live in PA and watch prime time TV, we know you've seen a lottery commercial (or seven). 🤑 You either love Gus the groundhog, or you wish he'd run out into traffic, there's no middle ground! 🐹🚗

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All Gus jokes aside, you've probably also heard that the PA lottery "benefits older Pennsylvanians". 👴🏾 Just how much does it benefit them? We've got the scoop on where your lottery money actually goes.

Here’s Five Fast Facts on Pennsylvania's lottery money:

1. 💞 Snuggles for Seniors - According to the Pennsylvania Lottery website, the Keystone State is the only one that designates all state lottery winnings to older residents.

2. 🎰 Go Fund Me - Since it started back in the 1970's, the PA Lottery has contributed $33.8 billion to benefit all kinds of programs for seniors. Some of the major ones include property tax and rent rebates, free or reduced-fare transportation services, low-cost prescription programs like PACE and PACENET, and services provided by the 52 Area Agencies on Aging.

3. 👵🏼 Millions for MeeMaw - So far, over $43.5 million of this year's $108.7 million in sales will go to older Pennsylvanians.

4. 🧓🏽 Billions for Grandpa Bob - Last year, the PA Lottery generated a profit of $1.2 billion dollars. Total sales were $5 billion.

5. 🗺️ Map It Out - Want to see a breakdown of how lottery proceeds are spent in your county? This interactive map has all the juicy details.

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🔥Bottom line: Whether you win or lose that scratch off from the gas station, PA seniors are winning. In terms of financial support from the lottery, that is. No word on whether or not Ethel and her friends will win nursing home bingo tonight. Have you heard about all the people leaving PA? Read all about how it's impacting the state's economy here.

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