When does the california state lottery started?
The California State Lottery began on November 6, 1984 after California voters passed Proposition 37, the California Lottery Act, authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The first tickets were purchased in October 1985. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
On November 6, 1984, 58% of California’s voters approved Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act. The Act provides that at least 34% of the Lottery revenues must go to public education. This supplemental funding provides schools with additional resources to meet their locally determined needs. The act specifies that the lottery is to be operated and administered by a Commission appointed by the Governor. The Legislature has the authority to amend the Lottery Act if, by doing so, it furthers the purposes of the Act. http://www.calottery.com/AboutUs/ The California State Lottery was created on November 6, 1984 when California’s voters approved Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act. The Act provides that at least 34% of the Lottery’s revenues must go to public education. This supplemental funding provides schools with additional resources to meet their locally determined needs. The Act specifies that the lo
The California State Lottery began on November 6, 1984 after California voters passed Proposition 37, the California Lottery Act, authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The first tickets were purchased in October 1985. The minimum age to purchase or redeem California Lottery tickets is 18. The lottery act was passed to provide extra money to schools without imposing additional taxes. Thus, the California State Lottery is mandated to provide at least 34% of its revenues to public education, supplementing, (not replacing), funds provided by the state. A mandated minimum of 84% of all funds must be given back to the public in the form of money given towards education or prizes. Of the 84%, 50% must be given back in the form of prizes, the rest may be given towards education (making up part of the 34%) or more in prizes. A maximum of 16% is to be spent on administration, such as running the games, wages, etc. The Lottery Act mandates that a commission, appointed by the Governor, is t
