![How Much Minnesotans Have Spent On Lottery Tickets in 2023](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/10/attachment-GettyImages-1728594567.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Much Minnesotans Have Spent On Lottery Tickets in 2023
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Lotto fever is running high these days with a massive Powerball jackpot still up for grabs.
A new study has just been released that shows just how much money we're shelling out for a chance to dream big.
The website SuperCasinoSites has broken down the numbers. They say in Minnesota so far this year (through October 10th, 2023) we have spent over $81.4 million on Powerball tickets and just over $53.8 million on Mega Millions tickets, for a combined total of over $135.2 million in just those two games alone.
Their study says with a population of over 5.7 million that breaks down to about $23.66 per person.
Per Capita tickets spent is the highest in New Jersey at $55.77 closely followed by New Hampshire at $54.92. Residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma spend the least per capita at $19.48 and $19.75.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.725 billion, or $756.5 million for the cash option.
The next Mega Millions drawing is on Friday with an estimated jackpot of $48 million, with a cash option of $21.2 million.
READ RELATED ARTICLES
- Gas Prices Drop Sharply in Minnesota, Nationally
- Whit's Craft in Downtown St. Cloud sets opening date
- Benton County Historical Society Buying Neighbor Property
- Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Coming to St. Cloud
- Splash Pads, Upgrades Coming to Three St. Cloud Parks
- Shadows and Spirits Tour at Minnesota Capitol
LOOK: Baby boomer baby names that have gone out of style
Gallery Credit: Elizabeth Jackson
More From AM 1240 WJON
![I-94 Project Between Monticello and Albertville Starts Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2018/04/Road-Construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Buckvold Looking to Lead St. Cloud As Next Mayor](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/04/attachment-thumbnail_20240206-AnneBuckvold-LakeGeorgeStCloud-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Man’s Body Found After Jumping From Veterans Bridge](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/04/70240401_954648994892156_1160412640535642112_n-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/05/Mayo-Ambulance-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See What Happens When The Sun Goes Down At Sleepover Safari](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-tiger.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two Hurt in Stearns County Crash Near St. Rosa](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-Crash-with-Injuries.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![St. Ben’s, St. John’s Official Higher Ed Partners with MN United](http://townsquare.media/site/70/files/2019/11/soccer_ball_getty_Michael-Regan_Getty24.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Detour In Effect on Highway 23 Between Milaca and Bock](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/04/attachment-Hwy-23-Milaca-to-Ogilvie.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-621809252.jpg?w=980&q=75)