Profits
The allocation of lottery profits is determined by Oregon voters, who approve the broad categories that may receive Oregon Lottery funds. Constitutional amendments have allowed using lottery funds for economic development (1984), public education (1995) and natural resource programs (1998). The Oregon State Legislature and Governor appropriate the remainder of lottery funds within those categories during each legislative session. As of 2012, over $5 billion of lottery proceeds have gone to public education, $2 billion to economic development, $900 million to natural resources (including Oregon State Parks and watersheds), and over $50 million for problem gambling treatment programs.
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