Idaho Lottery celebrates 30 years, gives $60 million dividend back to the state

BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) — The scratch tickets just keep on scratching.

The Idaho Lottery on Friday raised $60 million to Idaho education and returned the dividend to Idaho Gov. Brad Little. It was also an opportunity to celebrate Idaho Lottery's 30th anniversary.

“For 30 years, the Idaho Lottery has ensured the fairness, accountability, and integrity of all their games and operations,” said Governor Little. “The Idaho Lottery has made good on their commitment to make significant contributions to education at all levels to help fund meaningful projects that improve student safety and promote scholastic achievement.”

“With close to a billion dollars now returned for our good causes, the dividend we announce today proves every play pays for our beneficiaries, retailers, and players,” said Jeff Anderson, Lottery director. “Every day we contribute to the future of Idaho’s education and prosperity among her citizens.”

Since 1989, the Idaho Lottery has totaled $3.9 billion in sales.