...for the first time, the money coming from the lottery has not kept up with the cost of the scholarship programs it helps fund
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"inflation-adjusted net lottery proceeds fell about 22% over the last three years... whereas "the number of students receiving scholarships grew."

Officials said part of the shift may come down to changing gambling habits, including the rise of sports betting.

"Last year, sports betting taxes filled a lot of the funding gap, even leaving behind a surplus.

Starting July 1, state lawmakers have redirected most of that money to K-12 school maintenance and construction costs."