The North Carolina Education Lottery was established in 2005 to generate funds for public education in the state. It offers various games, including scratch-off tickets and draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions. A portion of the revenue is allocated to support K-12 education, community colleges, and university scholarships. The lottery is overseen by the North Carolina Education Lottery Commission, which ensures fair play and transparency. Players must be at least 18 years old to participate. The lottery has contributed billions of dollars to education, helping to improve facilities and provide resources for students across North Carolina.