The purpose of the Florida Department of the Lottery is to operate the state lottery in order to maximize revenues in a manner consistent with the dignity of the state and the welfare of its citizens. The department was created to allow the people of the state to benefit from significant additional moneys for education while playing lottery games.

The department's activities include the following.

• Ticket Sales includes a variety of scratch-off and draw games. Scratch-off games are tickets with removable coverings that players scratch off to instantly determine if they won. Draw games, also known as terminal games, are game tickets printed by terminals connected to the Lottery's gaming system for a drawing at a later time.
• Redeeming Winning Tickets of $599 or less is available at any lottery retailer. Prizes of $600 to $1,000,000 may be claimed at any Florida Lottery District Office. Prizes greater than $1,000,000 and all prizes with an annual payment option must be claimed at Florida Lottery Headquarters, with the exception of Mega Millions and Powerball prizes of Mega Millions and Powerball prizes of $600 to $1,000,000. Winnings may also be claimed by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less.
• Security and Retailer Integrity is overseen by department staff, who review player and retailer complaints, monitor retailer activity, and investigate allegations involving potential misconduct, theft, fraud, or other unauthorized activity related to Lottery products or prizes. These activities help protect players, retailers, and the integrity of the Florida Lottery. Players are encouraged to report concerns regarding retailer conduct or suspicious lottery activity to the department.

In 1986, a constitutional amendment was passed in a statewide election providing for the operation of a state lottery. In accordance with s. 24.121, Florida Statutes, each year a percentage of revenue from the sale of lottery tickets is transferred to the Education Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) for the benefit of public education. EETF appropriations are made to public schools, Florida colleges, state universities, and student financial aid, including the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. In Fiscal Year 2025-26, $2.5 billion was appropriated from the EETF to public education. The largest portion of the EETF, 34% ($854 million), was appropriated to public schools, while student financial aid received 29.7% ($747 million). State universities received 26% ($653 million) and Florida colleges received 10.3% ($259 million).

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department. The Lottery is self-supporting and receives no general revenue.

Information on the department's performance may be found in its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
2025-26 Education Appropriations - Funded by the Educational Enhancement (Lottery) Trust Fund, Florida Department of Education, 2026
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, Florida Department of the Lottery, 2026
A complete list of the Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Playwise - Florida's Gambling Helpline
La Fleur's
Multi-State Lottery Association 
National Council of Legislators From Gaming States 
North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries

Article X, s. 15 of the Florida Constitution and Ch. 24 and s. 20.317, Florida Statutes

Florida Department of the Lottery Contact Website
Florida Department of the Lottery
250 Marriott Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2983
(850) 487-7787
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