In 2019, the Michigan Lottery reported its biggest contribution to schools ever -- a record $1.07 billion. Lottery revenue and Michigan schools: What’s the deal? (Michigan Senate) (Michigan Senate)In 2019, about 27 cents of every dollar spent on Michigan Lottery games went to the SAF. So is the Michigan Lottery helping schools? The theory that the Michigan Lottery is lying about its contribution to schools is probably based on the heavy marketing by the lottery on helping schools, and the overall distrust of government to properly allocate funds.