NC Education Lottery Fund Receiving Less Money, Despite Increase in Lottery Sales: Auditor

Audit finds North Carolina Lottery revenue surging but education share shrinking

North Carolinians are spending more money than ever on the state lottery, but a significantly smaller portion of those dollars is reaching public schools.

Amid drops, NC lawmakers should revisit Education Lottery payouts to schools, state auditor says

The North Carolina Education Lottery has for years not met its goal of giving out at least 38% of proceeds to public education, which mostly includes K-12 schools and some college scholarships. The state statute outlining the program indicates at least 50% should go toward paying out winnings.

NC Education Lottery Fund receiving less money, despite increase in lottery sales: Auditor

Despite an increase in lottery sales, North Carolina's Education Lottery Fund saw a decrease in money received last year, the auditor's office said Tuesday.

NC lottery prioritizes prizes over schools, report says

The North Carolina Education Lottery has never contributed to schools the target percentage of its revenue set in state law, and its newest, most popular games are designed to provide even less, according to a new performance audit by the…