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Pence per pound breakdown of National Lottery sales (1 April 2023 to 31 January 2024)
A breakdown of where all National Lottery sales during the final year of the Third Licence were distributed, broken down by pence per pound for reference.
Summary
The following table is a breakdown of where all National Lottery sales generated in the final year of the Third Licence (1 April 2023 to 31 January 20241) were distributed. This has been presented as a breakdown of pence per pound for ease.
Further information on total funds raised for good causes can be found in the National Lottery distribution fund series.
Details
Distribution of National Lottery sales generated from 1 April 2023 to 31 January 2024
| Area distributed to | £ million | Breakdown per £ (pence) |
|---|---|---|
| Duty | 787.8 | 12 |
| Prizes paid out | 3,699.0 | 56 |
| Retailer commission | 203.6 | 3 |
| Costs and profit | 447.4 | 7 |
| Total funds payable to good causes2 | 1,427.5 | 22 |
| Sales (adjusted) | 6,565.3 | 100 |
Notes
1The final year of the National Lottery Third Licence was 10 months instead of 12 months due to the Fourth Licence commencing on 1 February 2024.
2This is inclusive of all payments due for the period, such as unclaimed prizes and secondary contribution.
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