The California Lottery, established in 1984, is one of the largest and most successful state lotteries in the United States. It offers a variety of games, including scratchers, draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions, and daily games like Daily 3 and Daily 4. A significant portion of the lottery's revenue is dedicated to supporting California's public education system, benefiting K-12 schools, community colleges, and state universities. The California Lottery is regulated by the California State Lottery Commission and aims to provide entertaining games of chance while contributing to the state's educational funding.