Over the course of the lottery’s history in the Sunflower State it has sent more than $2.1 billion to the state of Kansas with around $4.2 billion in prizes paid out to players.
John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery, expressed the agency's pride in its impact, stating, "We are immensely proud of the vital role we play in enhancing educational experiences for students throughout Florida. The $45 billion milestone reflects our ongoing dedication to creating brighter futures for every student in Florida. As we look ahead, our commitment remains steadfast."
“A record year like this allows us to meet our mission to responsibly deliver revenue to the Common School Fund, which is the primary source for state funding of K-12 education in Illinois, in grand fashion,” said Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays. “We are proud to be able to continue doing our part to support education, knowing that almost 99% of lottery proceeds go directly to supplement education funding, and the remainder goes to other good causes.”