Idaho Lottery hosted the event, where teachers from around the state scratch lotto tickets to raise money for local schools.

Teachers race against the clock in Idaho's Scratch for Schools, an event where teachers scratch as many scratch-off tickets ...

While hype music roared from speakers, participants tapped their fingers, talked smack and stretched in a gathering room at ...

Idaho teachers had five minutes to scratch off as many lottery tickets as they could! They get to take the winnings back to their schools.

Mitch Peterson of Soda Springs poses with his $1 million lottery check. Idaho Lottery officials said they were so excited they accidentally left the “t” out of his name on the check. | Photo courtesy ...