Since a Gardner MA Resident Won Lottery 50+ years ago, it’s become Big Business
50+ years ago, Donald Cosentino won $50k. Today, $12 million dollars is won by players each day in MA.
The Massachusetts Lottery supports 351 Cities and Towns in the State.
The net profit was over 1.1 billion dollars in fiscal year 2022 and Gardner received $4,657,235 in unrestricted local aid. Unrestricted local aid is distributed by the Department of Revenue according to a formula established by the State Legislature. According to the State of MA, Massachusetts is the only self-operated lottery in the nation, boasting the lowest administrative costs in the industry at less than just 2 cents per dollar. Out of each dollar, 73 cents goes to players, 19 cents to cities and towns, 6 cents to commissions and bonuses to retailers, and 2 cents for administrative expenses.