There were 16,417 wins of more than $600 each across Arizona Lottery games in 2023 with more than $868 million in total prizes distributed throughout the year for all winning tickets.

The Arizona Lottery reported those figures  as December drew to a close and stated in a release that the network of more than 3,200 licensed retailers throughout the state earned more than $98 million in commissions.

The largest wins in the state were a $4 million Mega Millions ticket sold at the Tonopah Travel Center and two Set for Life Scratchers tickets with top prizes of $250,000 a year for 20 years. One ticket won in Phoenix, while the other hit in Casa Grande, according to the lottery.

Proceeds from lottery sales fund programs in higher education, economic development, environmental conservation and health and human services.

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