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Wyoming lottery being considered
Insider Buzz: Wyoming lottery being considered
An interim legislative committee is considering a measure that would let voters have a say on whether Wyoming should join the Powerball lottery. The Joint Travel, Recreation and Wildlife Interim Committee decided Monday to wait to vote on the proposal to give the public time to review the idea and comment. The ballot measure would be nonbinding, and the Legislature would not have to allow Powerball in the state. Initial debate among committee members showed division on the idea. "Why are we putting this out to the public when we were sent down here to make a decision?" Rep. Kermit Brown, R-Laramie, said. Sen. Mike Massie, D-Laramie, said Powerball is a divisive issue with strong sentiments on both sides. If the people were given the chance to vote on it, they at least would know they had their say even if their side didn't win, he said.
AP
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Memphis,Tennessee United States Member #8005 October 15, 2004 11299 Posts Offline |
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this will be interesting,montana already has a lottery so i don't know if it would affect them or not
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Stroudsburg, PA United States Member #1860 July 11, 2003 2608 Posts Offline |
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I just hope they don't into it like North Dakota did (no scratch tickets).
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Mobile, AL and Jasper, TN United States Member #13647 April 5, 2005 1565 Posts Offline |
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ND could be soooo much better off if the changed a few rules. WY I hope is smarter than that. How are you going to win if you don't play?
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Poway CA (San Diego County) United States Member #3556 January 25, 2004 14121 Posts Offline |
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North New Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 11852 Posts Offline |
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 It's been a year, and I'm afraid this is all the change we can expect..!
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Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 17389 Posts Offline |
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Yes, it passed the word censor also, but without such disastrous results!
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Wyoming is Wydopen (wide-open).
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United States Member #2380 September 17, 2003 2065 Posts Offline |
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I suggest a pick 4 straight game for their state lotto. It would give a game to play for all those whining about odds to play.
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WY would make a good Hot Lotto state if the game lasts long enough.
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Memphis,Tennessee United States Member #8005 October 15, 2004 11299 Posts Offline |
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that would be a very good way to start.
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Hot Lotto would make a nice fit in WY.
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