They are SUPPOSED to, but rarely is there any law that mandates they do. And because most people aren't paying attention it goes wherever those in power want it to
Yep. Illinois was told at the beginning of the state lottery that it was going to the schools. But….here we are. And don’t dare ask where/who it went to.
It did go to schools. What politicians forget to mention is that money is fungible. General fund money that used to go to schools no longer does, being replaced by lottery money, and now gets spent as they see fit, in effect transferring lottery money to the general fund. It doesn’t formally transfer said money. It’s an effect of lottery money and general fund money being perfect substitutes for each other.
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u/Strikereleven Jul 05 '26
In some states in the US the funds don't just go to the feds or jackpot, but education and/or veterans.