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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Lottery (Lottery), in collaboration with Lotteries across North America, announces the week of July 16 - 22 as the fifth annual observance of Lottery Week--a celebration of Lotteries to recognize the tremendous impacts of our collective contributions to the communities we serve.

"We are thrilled to commemorate the fifth annual National Lottery Week to celebrate our unwavering commitment to education and the communities we proudly serve across Florida," said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. "From providing brighter futures for students to supporting local businesses and fostering responsible gaming, our contributions resonate in communities from the Panhandle to the Keys. We look forward to the future as we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our fellow Floridians to create a brighter future for all."

During this week, the Lottery is highlighting the ways in which it gives back to communities across Florida. Focuses include contributions to education, recognizing dedicated retailers, highlighting winners, encouraging responsible gaming practices, and bringing awareness to the positive economic impact the Lottery has on Florida.

Approximately 99 percent of Lottery revenue is reinvested back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,500 Florida retailers, and contributions to education. Only one percent is used for Lottery operations, making Florida one of the most efficient Lotteries in the country.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $44 billion to enhance education and sending more than 950,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,500 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid more than $87.5 billion in prizes and made more than 3,500 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.