Americans Spent $110B on Lottery Tickets in 2024

People in the United States are spending heavily on lottery tickets, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, which revealed that in 2024 alone, Americans spent $110.4 billion on buying various tickets . The data was analyzed by LendingTree , with the average American spending $323 on tickets, and spending increased in 16 states. Lottery Spending Ebbs and Flows Across States In another 28, spending fell, while California maintained a relatively the same level of spending as in the previous data set.