Legislative intent

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It is found and declared by the General Assembly that:

  1. (1) Net proceeds of lotteries conducted under this chapter shall be used to:

    1. (A) Fund and provide for scholarships and grants to citizens of the State of Arkansas enrolled in public and private nonprofit two-year and four-year colleges and universities located within the state; and

    2. (B) Supplement, not supplant, nonlottery educational resources;

  2. (2) Lotteries shall be operated and managed in a manner that:

    1. (A) Provides continuing entertainment to the public;

    2. (B) Maximizes revenues for scholarships; and

    3. (C) Ensures that the lotteries are operated with integrity, dignity, and adequate internal controls and free of political influence; and

  3. (3) The Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall be accountable to the General Assembly and to the public through a system of audits and reports.


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