The Massachusetts Lottery experienced an unprecedented year in 2021, generating a profit exceeding $1.1 billion. This marks the highest profit ever recorded by the lottery, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. The lottery also garnered a record amount of income, surpassing $5.8 billion. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the lottery has generated over $5 billion in income.
The lottery’s success follows a challenging year in 2020, when the pandemic led to a decline in income and profits. However, the lottery has made a strong comeback in 2021, indicating that people remain enthusiastic about participating in the lottery.