Missouri and public education!
The Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $8 BILLION to Missouri and public education.
Fiscal year results
The proceeds contributed to public education in fiscal year 2023 were more than $425 million.
For more information, please see Sales and Proceeds History.
How proceeds are allocated
When the Lottery began in 1986, proceeds from ticket sales went to the Missouri State General Revenue Fund. In August 1992, voters passed Amendment 11 earmarking Lottery proceeds to solely benefit public education. Each year, the Missouri Legislature determines how these proceeds will be allocated. The proceeds represent about 4% of the total funding for Missouri's public elementary, secondary and higher education systems.
Lottery funds help support a variety of programs including Virtual Schools and Special Education Excess Costs. These programs and others that receive Lottery money provide the resources that help Missouri students fulfill their individual dreams — dreams that define Missouri's future and ultimately benefit all of Missouri residents.
Where proceeds are allocated
Click on the links below to see how your community benefited in FY24.