South Carolina Education Lottery
Since our first ticket sale in January of 2002, SCEL has transferred $8.3 billion for appropriation by the General Assembly.
We are mindful of our obligation to raise funds in a socially responsible manner, and we support responsible play initiatives in our advertising messages. SCEL also strives to be a transparent, well-run business enterprise. As a percentage of sales, our operating expenses are among the lowest of any lottery in the country with annual sales under $4 billion.
While SCEL is NOT responsible for deciding which programs are funded with lottery proceeds, more than 2.7 million scholarships have been awarded to hardworking South Carolina students since 2002. The education appropriations by the General Assembly will pay dividends for this and future generations.
We will continue to work even harder as a "traditional" lottery to provide proceeds for education. This stewardship maximizes the funds available to improve education here in South Carolina, which makes for a bright today and an even brighter tomorrow!
1333 Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201 (Jump to Map)
803-737-2002
