The Ten States That Profit Most From Sin

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10. New Jersey

Most Profitable Sin: Lottery ($924 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $2.123 Billion (8th Highest)

Total State Revenue: $49 Billion (8th Highest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 4.34%

9. New Hampshire

Most Profitable Sin: Tobacco ($170 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $248 Million (12th Lowest)

Total State Revenue: $5.5 Billion (3rd Lowest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 4.54%

8. Illinois

Most Profitable Sin: Tobacco ($827 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $2.157 Billion (7th Highest)

Total State Revenue: $2.157 Billion (7th Highest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 4.55%

7. Michigan

Most Profitable Sin: Tobacco ($1.08 Billion)

Revenue From Sin: $2.242 Billion (6th Highest)

Total State Revenue: $45.7 Billion (10th Highest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 4.91%

6. Pennsylvania

Most Profitable Sin: Gambling ($1.32 Billion)

Revenue From Sin: $3.547 Billion (2nd Highest)

Total State Revenue: $70.4 Billion (4th Highest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 5.04%

5. South Dakota

Most Profitable Sin: Lottery ($117 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $212 Million (11th Lowest)

Total State Revenue: $3.8 Billion (The Lowest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 5.63%

4. Indiana

Most Profitable Sin: Gambling ($875 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $1.628 Billion (10th Highest)

Total State Revenue: $26.7 Billion (23rd Highest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 6.11%

3. Delaware

Most Profitable Sin: Lottery ($275 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $659 Million (25th Lowest)

Total State Revenue: $8.7 Billion (11th Lowest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 7.55%

2. Rhode Island

Most Profitable Sin: Lottery ($345 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $706 Million (22nd Highest)

Total State Revenue: $8.1 Billion (9th Lowest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 8.66%

1. Nevada

Most Profitable Sin: Gambling ($835 Million)

Revenue From Sin: $1.01 Billion (13th Highest)

Total State Revenue: $7.9 Billion (12th Lowest)

Percent Total Revenue From Sin: 12.83%

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