Camelot announces second highest annual sales total

Camelot, the operator of the UK national lottery, has announced a sales total of £8,190.3m for the financial year ending March 31, 2023.

Up by £99.6m on the previous year, this marks the second highest annual sales total for the lottery since its inception in 1994.

Throughout the financial year, £4,694m was awarded in prize money to players, also the second highest-ever amount awarded.

The returns to good causes from ticket sales was, however, at a record high, at £1,807m, up £6.2m from the previous year.

“We’re delighted to have grown national lottery sales year-on-year to their second highest on record, creating almost 400 millionaires in the process,” said Camelot co-CEOs, Clare Swindell and Neil Brocklehurst.

“And with £36m being raised each week for good cause projects around the UK and returns from ticket sales rising to their best-ever level, it’s clear that the national lottery is delivering for players and society in what are very challenging times.

“We have more exciting plans lined up for the year ahead to ensure that the national lottery remains front of mind and brings people together at key national moments. And, we also remain committed to delivering the national lottery in a safe and socially-responsible way, all while we continue to support Allwyn UK on its transition plans to the fourth licence, from February 1, 2024.”