![]() ![]() “That’s been pretty useful in terms of funding DOH and getting our problem gambling program off the ground,” Clontz said. 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. With four games in its portfolio, WyoLotto offers its players multiple winning opportunities each week through the following draw schedule:įor more information about draw dates, times, and winning numbers, visit 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. Players have a chance to win again Tuesday as WyoLotto draws for the $232 million jackpot for Mega Millions. Maybe the next big win will be a jackpot.” said Jon Clontz, CEO of Wyoming Lottery Corporation. “Our players are on a roll! We’re hoping this lucky streak continues. ![]() The July 8 winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Star Liquor in Sheridan the July 10 winning Lucky for Life ticket was purchased at Maverik on Yellowstone Highway in Casper, and the second winning Powerball ticket from the July 12 drawing was purchased at Flying J in Evanston. The winning tickets were sold in three locations throughout the Cowboy State. The wins include two $50,000 Powerball wins in two consecutive draws and one $25,000 a year for life for a Lucky for Life winner. WyoLotto players, including someone who purchased a lottery ticket in Evanston, hit a lucky streak in the last week or so, cashing in on three big wins in just five days. Updated: 5 years ago / Posted Jul 18, 2017 ![]()
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