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Illinois Lottery proceeds currently benefit three major areas: 1) the state's Common School Fund (CSF), which helps finance K–12 public schools; 2) The Capital Projects Fund, used for infrastructure improvements and job creation and 3) special causes like Illinois veterans, breast cancer charities and research, assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis research.
Lotteries in the United States did not always have sterling reputations. One early lottery in particular, the National Lottery, which was passed by Congress for the beautification of Washington, D.C., and was administered by the municipal government, was the subject of a major U.S. Supreme Court decision – Cohens v. Virginia. [7]
Camelot was formed as a consortium to bid for the National Lottery project. The major partners were International Computers Limited (ICL), supplying hardware, software, and systems integration expertise; Racal with responsibility for the communications network; and Cadbury Schweppes bringing experience in consumer marketing and knowledge of the world of corner-shop retailers.
Here’s the Illinois Lottery’s breakdown of where proceeds go, as well as a look at past financial disputes. IL Lottery paid $2.2B to winners last fiscal year. Where does the remaining money go?
Big Money D scored the life-changing sum by matching the five meaningful numbers of 9-11-12-13-17, Illinois lottery officials said. He did not explain how the numbers related to his late wife.
Though players have their eyes on the $1.35B jackpot, there are multiple ways to win.
To play the $100,000 Fortune Hunt players had to rub off the play area on the lottery instant ticket. If three matching prize amounts were revealed, the player won the prize shown–such as a free ticket or up to $5,000. If three TV symbols appeared, players could submit the ticket to the lottery for a preliminary drawing. This drawing was held ...
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