The Lottery generated more than $492.8 million for educational programs for Fiscal Year 2020 ending June 30. “I am incredibly pleased that the Lottery is making a significant contribution to education for the upcoming year.” said the Lottery’s Executive Director Hogan Brown. “Faced with the global pandemic, the Lottery reduced its advertising, focused on beneficiary and play responsibly messaging, and cut costs wherever possible. On behalf of students throughout South Carolina, I thank our hardworking retailers and loyal players.”
COLUMBIA, SC (July 10, 2020) – The South Carolina Education Lottery is reporting a record win for education in our state. The Lottery generated more than $492.8 million for educational programs for Fiscal Year 2020 ending June 30.
This surpasses last year’s transfer by $5.2 million and brings the Lottery’s cumulative contribution to education to more than $6 BILLION since the games began in 2002.
“I am incredibly pleased that the Lottery is making a significant contribution to education for the upcoming year.” said the Lottery’s Executive Director Hogan Brown. “Faced with the global pandemic, the Lottery reduced its advertising, focused on beneficiary and play responsibly messaging, and cut costs wherever possible. On behalf of students throughout South Carolina, I thank our hardworking retailers and loyal players.”
Chairman of the SC Lottery Commission Sam Litchfield adds, “On behalf of the Board, we are proud of what the Lottery was able to accomplish for our great state this year, and we take great pride knowing these efforts will go towards improving education in South Carolina.”
Growing interest in instant “scratch-off” tickets and “local” draw games like Pick 3, Pick 4, and Palmetto Cash 5, contributed to increased funds earned for education.
Lottery proceeds are deposited into the Education Lottery Account, from which the General Assembly makes appropriations in support of higher education scholarships and grants, K-12 public education programs and community education programs throughout the state.
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