BIGGER PRIZES, HIGHER PROFITS. THAT'S THE THINKING BEHIND A POSSIBLE DROP IN HOW MUCH MONEY THE NEW MEXICO LOTTERY HAS TO SEND TO THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. RIGHT NOW IT DELIVERS 30 PERCENT OF IT'S REVENUE TO THE STATE. SPOKESWOMAN LINDA HAMLIN SAYS LOWERING THE PERCENTAGE COULD ALLOW THE LOTTERY TO INCREASE PRIZES FOR SCRATCHER GAMES. SHE TELLS US HIGHER PRIZES WOULD KEEP THOSE TICKET BUYERS IN NEW MEXICO, INCREASING LOTTERY REVENUE. HAMLIN SAYS THEY'RE ONLY NOW IN THE DISCUSSION STAGE WITH LAWMAKERS WHO WOULD HAVE TO APPROVE ANY CHANGE.
