Idaho Lottery Pays Record 90M to Schools | Boise News

Idaho just shattered its own lottery record, handing back a staggering $90 million to schools and public buildings — the biggest payout in its history. Governor Brad Little accepted the giant check, highlighting the impact for Idaho’s kids and communities. Half the money fuels school construction through bonds and levies, while the rest supports state facilities. Sales surged 12.5% last year thanks to booming scratch games and two billion-dollar Powerball jackpots, with $304 million paid out to players. But the real challenge? Turning that cash into real classrooms and buildings — a job the state now must tackle. Over 37 years, the Idaho Lottery has poured more than $836 million into public education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c445788555362eb5