Education 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.
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The game plan
(2023-07)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. This newsletter was ... -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1490 "Carolina cash"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-20)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "Carolina cash." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1489 "5 spot"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-20)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "5 spot." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1487 "BINGO X20"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-10)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "BINGO X20." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06)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 scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1483 "$30,000 bonus scratch"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-06)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "$30,000 bonus scratch." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1482 "$5,000 bonus scratch"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-06)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "$5,000 bonus scratch." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1488 "multiplier rush"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-20)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "multiplier rush." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-05)The South Carolina Education Lottery publishes a monthly newsletter for lottery retailers with information about new and ending games, success stories, profiles of game winners, events, and calendars. -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1481 "multiplier surge"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-05-02)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "multiplier surge." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1480 "super 7-11-21"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-05-02)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "super 7-11-21." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1429 "plu$ the ca$h"
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-08-30)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "plu$ the ca$h." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1474 "living lucky with Luke Combs"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-04-04)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "living lucky with Luke Combs." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1473 "cash club"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-04-04)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "cash club." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1430 "win big money"
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-08-30)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "win big money." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-04)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. -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1468 "blue diamond dollars"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-21)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "blue diamond dollars." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1467 "super wild cheries"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-21)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "super wild cheries." -
South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1464 "fastest road to $2,000,000"
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-28)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina scratch-off game "fastest road to $2,000,000." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03)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.