Jackpot and Ultimate Diamond Jackpot games. Sales in the PullTabs and TouchTabs product line stabilized over the previous year with only a 20.7% increase in sales for FY 2017. Also boosting sales were the Draw Game introductions of Idaho Cash and a St. Patrick’s Day Raffle game. Idaho Cash is a continually growing jackpot game and St. Patrick’s Day Raffle plays like the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle, only with 50,000 tickets and a top guaranteed prize of $100,000. Idaho continues to be a lucky jurisdiction to play the Lottery. There were thirteen jackpot winners between the three terminal-based Scratch Games Idaho Jackpot, Big Money Jackpot, and Ultimate Diamond Jackpot; the largest being $322,124. The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle sold out two days prior to Christmas, and, there were five jackpot winners, all on in-state draw games. There was also one second-tier winner of $25,000 a year for life on the game Lucky for Life. FY 2017 found a resurgence in Idaho-only games and products. The market conditions supported this with the success of both the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle and the introductions of Idaho Cash and the short-run St. Patrick’s Day Raffle in the spring. Coupled with the success of the terminal-based jackpot Scratch Games, a clear picture can be seen as to how the Idaho Lottery was able to overcome the success of FY16 in the absence of a world record jackpot. Looking ahead to FY2018, there are significant game changes to Mega Millions and Powerball while the game Hot Lotto will end. In addition, there will be a new $1 jackpot Draw Game introduced during the year and a short-run raffle game introduced during the summer of 2017. These game changes and introductions will bolster the Draw Game portfolio. The Lottery also believes they will see continue to steady, responsible increases in Scratch Games, InstaPlay, and the TouchTabs product lines. With game improvements, and the continued migration toward higher Scratch Game price points, sales estimates for 2018 look promising to reach another strong dividend return. Contacting the Idaho Lottery This financial reporting is designed to provide a general overview of the Idaho Lottery’s finances and to demonstrate accountability for money earned by the Idaho Lottery. If you have questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact Becky Schroeder, Chief Operating Officer, Idaho Lottery, P.O. Box 6537, Boise, ID 83707-6537, or call 208.334.2600.
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