N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18C-161
Types of income to the North Carolina State Lottery Fund.
§ 18C-161. Types of income to the North Carolina State Lottery Fund.
The following revenues shall be deposited in the North Carolina State Lottery Fund:
(1) All proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares.
(2) The funds for initial start-up costs provided by the State.
(3) All other funds credited or appropriated to the Commission from any source, except as provided in Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter.
(4) Interest earned by the North Carolina State Lottery Fund.