It really does depend on the state. Here is what Washington State does for its retailers vis a vis lottery sales:
Benefits of Being a Retailer
Increase Profits
Earn money, make winners!
Let’s face it, who hasn’t dreamed about winning the Lottery? The link between dreams and reality is the Lottery retailer. Just take a look at the revenue-generating opportunity the Lottery offers…cha-ching!
- 6% commission on all Scratch ticket and Draw Game sales (except Mega Millions).
- 7% commission on all Mega Million sales.
- 1% bonus increase in the commission on all Lotto sales when Jackpots are $6 million or more.
- $50,000 selling bonus for selling a winning Mega Millions Jackpot ticket.
- $2,500 selling bonus for selling a winning second-tier Mega Millions ticket.
- Selling bonus equaling 1% of the jackpot for selling a winning Lotto Jackpot ticket.
- Selling bonus equaling 1% of the jackpot for selling a winning Hit 5 Cashpot ticket.
- Special retailer incentives during specified sales promotions.
And Oregon says this (from the FAQ section for retailers):
How much money will I make?
A This answer depends on a lot of variables, of course. It will depend on what products you sell, the
location of your business, etc. Your local Field Sales Representative can share some average sales
figures with you for your area. Here is a list of Commission Rates for all types of Lottery products. In
addition to Commissions, some Retailers are eligible for bonuses and incentives.
For Traditional Games (all games other than Video Lottery), the compensation you receive
depends on the volume of Lottery product sold at your business every week. The following rates
apply, generally. Please refer to the Retailer Contract for specific details.
Amount Sold per Week Compensation - Percent of Gross Sales
Up to $1,000 5.0%
$1,001 to $2,000 7.0%
$2,001 to $3,000 7.5%
$3,001 to $4,000 8.0%
$4,001 to $5,000 8.5%
$5,001 to $6,000 9.0%
$6,001 to $7,000 9.5%
$7,001 and up 10.0%
For Video Lottery, the percentage retailers receive is calculated on a percentage of
net
receipts.