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Supporting Education
When You Play the Florida Lottery, Students Win.
We believe in a brighter future, and we hope all our players take pride in knowing that every game played is a win for education. Over the past 22 years, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $1 billion per year to education, keeping our focus on empowering students and facilitating brighter futures. Putting the "good" in "good fun"!
How We Support Education
Impacting Education From Pre‑K to post secondary
The Florida Lottery's sole mission is to maximize revenues for the enhancement of public education in Florida. Since the Florida Lottery’s inception, we’ve contributed…
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$17+ billion
to Florida’s public schools
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$12+ billion
to state colleges and universities
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$9+ billion
to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Bright Futures
The Bright Futures Scholarship Program was created by the Florida Legislature and is primarily funded by the Florida Lottery. Since 1997, we’ve helped send over 1 million students to college on a Bright Futures Scholarship, putting their dreams of higher education within reach.
Strategic Partnerships
The Florida Lottery regularly partners with organizations across the state who share our commitment to education, allowing us to spread awareness of the Bright Futures Scholarship and encourage engagement in our communities.
Where the Money Goes
Every Ticket Has A Big Impact In Florida’s Communities
A portion of every Florida Lottery ticket purchased is re-invested into Florida communities through education— from school reconstruction to K-12 programs.
The Florida Lottery dollar breakdown
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67.61 % prizes paid
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23.98% Florida education
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6.09% retailer commission
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1.35% vendor fees
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0.97% Florida Lottery administration
Search Contributions by County
Use the dropdown menu to see how the Florida Lottery is making a difference in your county.
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School Construction dollars are the amount the county has received or will receive from Lottery backed bonds, revenue and interest earnings. Since 1997, the Florida Lottery has contributed $3.9 billion for total construction from Lottery backed bonds.
Funding levels are determined by the Florida Legislature and Florida Department of Education.