KEENE, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery has broken its all-time sales record in Fiscal Year 2023, surpassing $603 million.

In a news release Wednesday NH Lottery said that marked a 12%, or $66.5 million increase from the record high of $536.5 million set last year. That also generated a 27%, or $40 million increase in funding for public schools, with $187 million being allocated for that.

Since its inception in 1964, the NH Lottery has contributed more than $2.64 billion to public education, supporting students, teachers, and schools across the state, according to the release.

“With over $603 million in lottery sales, children across New Hampshire hit the jackpot with $187 million in profits returned to support public education just this year,” said Governor Chris Sununu in the release. “With no income tax taken from winnings when you buy in New Hampshire and millions in support of public education, playing the lottery is a win-win.”

Nearly all NH Lottery games ran ahead of last year’s sales pace. Boosted by dueling Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and the record-breaking Powerball jackpot back in November of nearly $2 billion. DraftKings remains the sole provider for sports betting in the state, which continues to gain momentum as well. New Hampshire’s 14 charitable gaming establishments also generated an additional $23.3 million for the public school system.

“We are extremely proud to break yet another sales record, while delivering on our promise to continually maximize revenue for New Hampshire education,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery.

For more information visit NHLottery.com.