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How Lottery Funds Are Allocated

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How Lottery Funds Are AllocatedOregonians vote to approve the broad categories that receive Oregon Lottery® funds. Over the years, voters have approved constitutional amendments allowing Lottery funds to be used for economic development (1984), public education (1995) and natural resources (1998). Some funds are constitutionally dedicated by voters. Then, every two years, Oregon's Legislature and Governor appropriate the remainder of Lottery funds within those categories approved by voters.

Lottery funds distribution 2011-2013:


  • Public Education (59%) - Lottery dollars are distributed into four areas within education: the Education Stability Fund, the State School Fund, colleges and universities and bonds. Lottery funds allocated to public education are administered by the Department of Education and Oregon University Systems.
  • Economic Development (25%) - Today, 25% of Lottery funds are allocated for job creation and economic development, providing assistance for a variety of Oregon’s industries such as: manufacturing, high-tech, agriculture, fisheries, solar, medical, tourism, as well as small businesses.
  • State Parks & Natural Resources (15%) - Lottery funds allocated to state parks and natural resources are administered through the Parks & Natural Resources Fund and divided equally between state parks (7.5%) and watershed enhancement/salmon restoration (7.5%).
  • Problem Gambling Treatment (1%) - Lottery funds allocated for problem gambling treatment are administered by the Oregon Department of Human Services and are distributed to programs throughout the state.

County by County Allocation

How dollars are spent in Oregon’s counties.

2009 - 2011 • 2007 - 2009** • 2005 - 2007* • 2003 - 2005 • 2001 - 2003 • 1999 - 2001


** 2007 - 2009 Distribution Supplement
* 2005 - 2007 Distribution Supplement

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County by County Fund Distribution

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