A representative for Northstar questioned the state's revenue figures, saying a final audit for the company's first year in charge has yet to be completed. Spokeswoman Avis LaVelle also contended sales were closer to $781 million than the $757 million reported by the state.



"What is indisputable is that this has been the most successful year for the lottery ever in it's history," LaValle said. "We look forward to working with the lottery to come to terms on the final numbers, and we share a mutual desire to make the lottery increasingly successful year after year."