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South Carolina Lottery Funds Education | Greenville News
South Carolina’s Education Lottery just shattered records, pouring over $606 million into schools this fiscal year — bringing their total since 2022 to a staggering $9.5 billion. Boosted by skyrocketing sales of $20 scratch-offs, new debit card purchases, and two billion-dollar Powerball jackpots, the state now funnels more than $1.5 million daily into classrooms. Funds go directly into an Education Lottery Account, then distributed by the General Assembly for scholarships, K-12 schools, and community programs. Meanwhile, players cashed out over $1.6 billion in prizes, and retailers earned…
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