Beginning with the sale of its first ticket on June 29, 1993, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has supported education in Georgia. Since its creation, more than $28 billion has supported pre-kindergarten to college-level students through lottery-funded pre-K programs, K-12 educational support, and HOPE scholarships. More than 96 percent of the company’s revenue goes back into the community through the lottery winnings provided to players, funds to support education, and commissions to retailers who sell Georgia Lottery tickets, making the Georgia Lottery Corporation a significant part of Georgia’s economy.

Learn more about the Georgia Lottery Corporation and its support of public education in the following Business History Initiative profile and case study.