RSS 1.0Education Lottery
On November 7, 2000, the state’s voters approved a referendum by a vote of 54 percent in support of the implementation of a state-run lottery in South Carolina. On June 7, 2001, the South Carolina General Assembly ratified the South Carolina Education Lottery Act (Act 59 of 2001). The Governor signed the Act into law, and the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) was established.
The legislation that created SCEL also established a board of nine members appointed to staggered three-year terms. The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission was created as an instrument of the State and a public commission, with powers comparable to those exercised by commissions engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits. Three commissioners are appointed by the Governor, three are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and three are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Proceeds of lottery games must be used to support improvements and enhancements for educational purposes and programs as provided by the General Assembly. Appropriations from the Education Lottery Account must be used to supplement and not supplant existing funds used for education.
- South Carolina Education Lottery website
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Electronic records from the SC Department of Archives and History
Available are the minutes and meeting files of the Lottery Commission, 2001-2009 and the Lottery operations presentation, 2003. -
Agency website archive
From the SC State Government Web Archive by the Department of Archives & History
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South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1288 “$125,000 spectacular extra play”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-03-09)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “$125,000 spectacular extra play." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1282 “payday”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-03-09)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “payday." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-04)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-03-01)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
South Carolina Education Lottery, our story
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-02-19)This is a history of the South Carolina Education Lottery. -
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(South Carolina State Library, 2021-02-08)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1270 “$300,000 extra play”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-05)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “$300,000 extra play." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1269 “loose change® doubler”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-05)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game loose change® doubler. -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
The lottery and educational opportunities for South Carolinians : programs & information
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-12-17)This gives information on lottery tuition assistance for students and shows where to go for information on lottery-funded scholarships and grants. -
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(South Carolina State Library, 2020-12-07)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
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(South Carolina State Library, 2020-11)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
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(South Carolina State Library, 2020-10)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
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(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09-14)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1248 “money”
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09-22)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “money." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1247 “multiplier money”
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09-08)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “multiplier money." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1246 “space invaders”
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09-08)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “space invaders." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1245 “hit $50”
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-08-25)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “hit $50." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-08)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1236 “hit $500”
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-07-28)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “hit $500."
