The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to designate all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since it began in 1971, the PA Lottery has contributed more than $36.2 billion to benefit programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transportation services; the low-cost prescription programs PACE and PACENET; care services; and local services provided by 52 Area Agencies on Aging. 
  
Soon, I will be introducing legislation that would repeal the profit margin on the Pennsylvania Lottery. This change will allow the Pennsylvania Lottery to more effectively compete with other forms of entertainment. This change would also put the Lottery on better financial footing to support programs that benefit our seniors, such as property tax rent rebate and transportation services. 
  
Removing the profit margin ensures the continued health of the Lottery, helping our aging population maintain their independence and quality of life. 

 

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation.