Lottery Sales Up But Education Share Down | Charlotte News

North Carolina’s Education Lottery is booming—sales jumped 51% from $4.3B to $6.6B—but the share going to schools dropped from 23% to 16%. Why? People are playing more digital instant games (87% payout) and buying more $50 scratch-offs, while big jackpot games decline. Despite the lower percentage, education funding stayed steady around $1B annually. The State Auditor’s office now questions if the lottery’s mission should focus on total dollars, fixed percentages, or a balance—and whether the 38% target still makes sense with changing game trends. Still, this money funds critical school needs: construction, staff, transportation, pre-K, and college scholarships. 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/6293a0f2a6ce6d4f