![]() ![]() The money is then moved into an unclaimed prize account that can only be used for special promotions or the Wyoming Department of Health’s problem gambling initiatives. Winners typically have 180 days to claim their prize, regardless of amount on day 181, the ticket expires. Since launching in 2014, WyoLotto has sold $28 million in winning tickets, $26 million of which has actually been collected. We want everyone to do well, but clearly we’ve cut into their profits by reducing border traffic from Wyoming by people going to those states to get lottery tickets.” “We’ve taken a good 10 percent from the Colorado lottery, the same with Nebraska. “From what I know so far, we’ve taken about 7 percent of the Idaho lottery’s business,” Clontz said. Instead of having to go elsewhere to play the lottery, residents can now get those tickets here. When Clontz accepted the position of CEO, the mandate he was given was to keep Wyoming money in the state. It’s money they get to put into their business without cost.” “We hook up the machines, we take care of the satellite hook-up, we service the machines. “It’s great for retailers, because it doesn’t cost them anything,” he said. Retailers are now picking up between 8 and 10 percent more revenue off the lottery tickets they sell, according to Clontz. WyoLotto increased its number of retailers in 2016 from 400 to 450. That first quarter was an exceptional one, and because game sales were brisk we were able to lower our operating costs, which means more money for the transfer.” “We’re at about $3.5 million that we’ve transferred so far,” Clontz said. WyoLotto has made a transfer every three months since: in July ($915,000), October ($800,000) and January ($640,000), exceeding expectations. That first transfer, originally scheduled for July 5, was made three months early on April 5 and amounted to $1.2 million distributed across the state. Meeteetse was awarded $1,447.76, while Frannie rounded out the distribution with $84.13. The City of Cody, meanwhile, received $42,148.89, followed by Powell with $27,954.62. The Park County government received $53,239.53 from the first four transfers. “We paid off the loan in April, and that allowed us to start transferring money back to the treasury earlier than we thought.” “A lot happened in 2016,” said Jon Clontz, CEO of Wyoming Lottery Corp. Meanwhile, local governments have received $124,874.93 in distributions from the lottery’s first four transfers. Those local retailers received $58,736.49 in commissions, a rate of 6 percent of sales. That total doesn’t reflect a winning ticket of $573,074 sold in Cody in November of 2016, as the prize wasn’t claimed until after the first of the year. Retailers in Park County sold $954,074 worth of lottery tickets and paid out $31,465 in prizes. 31, more than 680,000 WyoLotto Lucky for Life players have taken home $12.1 million since December of 2016.įor additional information on promotions and WyoLotto news, watch for updates at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.įor more information on winning numbers available from WyoLotto or to receive player updates and notifications about Cowboy Draw®, Mega Millions®, Powerball®, and Lucky for Life®, visit /signup.Wyoming Lottery ticket sales grew in 2016, both in Park County and across the state, with the 23 counties that make up the Cowboy State beginning to see financial dividends.ĭespite a struggling economy, strong sales enabled WyoLotto to pay off its start-up loan earlier than expected - aided greatly by allure of a $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot in the first part of the year. “Once the winner comes forward, they will have the option to take $1,000 a day for life or the cash payout of $5.75 million,” said Clontz. ![]() Other prizes include $25,000 a year for life, $5,000 and more cash prizes. Instead of a rolling jackpot, winners have a chance every Monday and Thursday to win the grand prize of $1,000 per day for life. WyoLotto added the game in December of 2016 to offer players a game with a different prize structure. ![]() “This is a game of a lifetime, and this winner will definitely experience a life changing moment,” he added. “We are very excited to hear from this winner,” said WyoLotto CEO Jon Clontz. Players should get out their tickets and check their numbers at. The winning ticket was sold at the Maverik in Afton, Wyo. Septem– WyoLotto announced today the first ever grand prize winner of the Lucky for Life game. ![]()
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