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.
- 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 Powerball game rules
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01-06)These rules govern the Multi-state Lottery Commission's Powerball. -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1388 “retro riches”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-28)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “retro riches." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines scratch-off no. 1387 “payday bonus play”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-21)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “payday bonus play." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1383 “scenic South Carolina”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-08)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “scenic South Carolina." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1369 “mighty jumbo bucks”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-11-15)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “mighty jumbo bucks." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03)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. -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1360 “$100, $200 OR $300”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01-18)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “$100, $200 OR $300." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1357 “crossword bonus cash”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-07)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “crossword bonus cash." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1356 “cash on the spot”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-07)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “cash on the spot." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02)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. 1364 “psychedelic payout”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01-04)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “psychedelic payout." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1362 “lucky no. 7 doubler”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01-04)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “lucky no. 7 doubler." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1359 "$50, $100 or $200"
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01-18)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “$50, $100 or $200." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1317 “Win big”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-01)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “Win big." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01)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. -
CASH POP : official CASH POP game rules
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-14)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina "CASH POP." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1355 “Instant jackpot”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-07)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “Instant jackpot." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1354 “Hit $250”
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-07)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “Hit $250." -
South Carolina Education Lottery instant ticket game rules and guidelines instant game no. 1353 "Money match multiplier"
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-07)This document presents the game rules and guidelines for the South Carolina instant ticket game “Money match multiplier." -
Selling points
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-12)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.