California State Lottery

California State Lottery
FormationNovember 6, 1984
TypeState lottery
HeadquartersSacramento, California, U.S.
Websitewww.calottery.com
Pair of the California Lottery's original tickets, purchased October 3, 1985, that are unscratched

The California State Lottery began in October 1985 after voters authorized it in Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act of 1984.[1] It offers a range of games including number draws, scratchcards and a mock horse race. The earnings provide supplementary funding for public education.

  1. ^ "Hollywood-style festivities launch California Lottery". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 4, 1985. p. 2E.

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