Another 50% of its revenues must be paid to the public in the form of prizes, making a mandated minimum of 84% of all funds that must be given back to the public in the form of prizes or funds for public education. Accordingly, the Lottery was required to provide at least 34% of its revenues to public education, supplementing (not replacing) other funds provided by California. The Lottery Act was intended to provide more money to schools without imposing extra taxes. The earnings provide supplementary funding for public education. It offers a range of games including number draws, scratchcards and a mock horse race. The California State Lottery began in October 1985 after voters authorized it in Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act of 1984. Pair of the California Lottery's original tickets, purchased October 3, 1985, that are unscratched
