Gov. Jim Hodges' plan would give education 35 percent, but the Legislature could decide something different. The governor says some money would go to technological training, some to upgrading teachers' education, some to capital improvements and some to local schools and colleges to use as they choose. The Legislature could follow his blueprint or develop its own plan. That's another question the Legislature would decide. Mr. Hodges and the South Carolina Education Lottery Coalition want a private business to run the lottery.
Most states hire professionals to do it.
Models most often mentioned are Georgia and Texas. But in general, top Republicans are opposed to a lottery and top Democrats are for it. But the National Gambling Impact Study Commission found that poor people spend more of their income on lottery tickets than wealthier people do. Ticket outlets tend to be concentrated in poorer areas. The National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries says that's because there are few gas stations and convenience stores in affluent neighborhoods.