Benefits of Being a Lottery Retailer

Increased Revenue with Lottery Sales Commissions

• Enjoy a 5.75% commission on sales and an additional 2% commission on anything cashed through the Lottery terminal.

• In fiscal year 2024, total Maryland Lottery sales reached $2.732 billion.

• In fiscal year 2024, total sales and cashing commissions paid to Maryland Lottery retailers increased 0.2% to $220.2 million.

Increased Traffic Flow and Competitive Advantage

• The Lottery provides retailers with the ability to cross-promote their existing business with Lottery products.
• Offer your customers a product that is not offered by all retailers. Provide your customers with another reason to visit your establishment.

User-Friendly Equipment

• Technical support provided seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• Reliable routine maintenance of equipment and delivery of supplies.
• Rapid processing of tickets (which means quick and efficient service for your customers).
• FREE installation of Lottery and communication equipment.
• FREE attractive point-of-sale material and advertising support.
• FREE training for all of your employees.

Retailer Bonuses

When retailers sell a top-tier ticket for certain games, they have the opportunity to earn big bonuses when players win big.

*Maximum bonus $100,000. Shared jackpots will determine the proportionate share of the retailer bonus.