![]() The lottery generated $929 million to support education programs in the state in fiscal year 2022, according to the lottery. Sales have been slower that in past year during huge jackpots in multi-state lotteries, such as Mega Millions and Powerball, according to the commission. But he said sales could soon decline or flatten unless it adds new offerings. who has been the executive director of the NC Lottery since 2018. ![]() The lottery has had increasing sales for the past 17 years, said Mark Michalko. North Carolina introduced the lottery in 2005 after a lengthy and divisive fight in the legislature. The lottery already sells tickets online for its draw games, such as Mega Millions and Powerball as well as Pick 3 and Pick 4. Several other states, including Virginia and Georgia, sell digital instants or e-instants, according to the commission. Lawmakers are also debating whether to allow for additional casinos in several counties and whether to legalize video lottery terminals, perhaps as part of a budget agreement. That is set to begin as soon as early January or as late as mid-June and will be run by the lottery commission as well. North Carolina lawmakers approved online sports betting earlier this year.
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