Has followed up by increasing revenues in subsequent years. The Georgia Lottery began operating in 1993, setting a record at the time as the most successful startup lottery ever. Who agree to teach in public schools, computer-equipping classrooms, and scholarships for teachers seeking advanced degreesĪnd high school students graduating with B or better averages.Ībout 50% of lottery revenues go to prizes, 5% to retailers, and the rest to lottery operations.
Lottery's revenues go to educational programs such as prekindergarten programs for four-year-olds, forgivable loans for students The Georgia Lottery contributes an average of $1 million a day to help fund education for Georgians.
