The Idaho Lottery, which began on July 19, 1989, is run by the government of Idaho. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Fifty percent of all net funds is given to public schools, while the remainder is pledged to the Permanent Building Fund, which is used as a financial resource for Idaho's colleges and universities.
The Idaho Lottery offers drawing games Mega Millions, Powerball, Hot Lotto, and Wild Card 2; and a daily game, Idaho Pick 3. Drawings for Pick 3 are seven days a week; Hot Lotto, Wild Card 2, and Powerball are Wednesdays and Saturdays, while Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Fridays. The minimum age to play the Idaho Lottery is 18.
The Lottery also offers approximately 50 instant Scratch GamesTM yearly. Prices range from $1 to $20. PullTabs are offered in social settings, such as restaurants, bars, and bowling centers. Ticket prices are 25 cents to $1.00
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