Lottery Education Dollars Slipping in Okla.
Just four years after it sold its first lottery ticket, the Oklahoma Lottery's contribution to public education is on the decline as it is burdened by a faltering economy, unfavorable state policies and competition from tribal casinos and an upstart new lottery in neighboring Arkansas.
The Oklahoma Lottery's board of directors Tuesday adopted a $180.9 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 that estimates the lottery will generate $66.7 million in revenue for public education during the upcoming year — a $2.5 million drop from the current year's contribution of $69.2 million.
"Sales are down somewhat," Lottery Commission Executive Director James Scroggins said. "You get into a tough economy and people are trying to figure out how...
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