Idaho Lottery
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| Formation | July 19, 1989 37 years ago |
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Key people | Andrew Arulanandam |
The Idaho Lottery began play on July 19, 1989, and is run by the government of the state of Idaho. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Fifty percent of all net funds is given to public schools, while the remainder is pledged to the Permanent Building Fund, which is used as a financial resource for the state's colleges and universities.
The Idaho Lottery offers the multi-state draw games Mega Millions, Powerball, Lucky for Life, and Lotto America along with state-operated daily games. The minimum age to play the Idaho Lottery is 18.
The Lottery also offers approximately 50 scratchcards yearly. Price points range from $1 to $30. Pull-tabs are offered in social settings, such as restaurants, bars, and bowling centers; its price points are 25 cents to one dollar.