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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Illinois Lottery to add Powerball online ticket sales Illinois Lottery: Illinois Lottery to add Powerball online ticket sales51 Rating:SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Powerball would be added to the mix of lottery games that Illinois offers online under legislation that squeaked through the House Monday. The multi-state Powerball game would join Lotto and Mega Millions, the two games Illinois put online in March when it became the first state in the nation to sell lottery tickets by Internet. Dismissing opposition, Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, said the measure simply adds a third game online rather than opening the door to widespread gambling that the bill's foes feared. "We're not reinventing the wheel," Lang said. The bill moved to the Senate 62-47, only two votes above the bare minimum needed for passage. The measure also calls for a study on how online lottery sales impact convenience stores and other retailers that sell lottery tickets. Chicago Tribune We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 25 comments. Last comment 11 months ago by .
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This is the wave of the future. Change is difficult as first, but with pioneering states such as Illinois, change will take place.  | | |
Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 20632 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 1:53 pm - IP Logged | |
This is the wave of the future. Change is difficult as first, but with pioneering states such as Illinois, change will take place. 
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British Columbia Canada Member #116120 September 4, 2011 2429 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 1:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Welcome to the 21st Century  "You have to be in it to win it!" | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 15927 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 1:58 pm - IP Logged | |
This will disappoint those folks who like standing in line when trick sales are good asking silly questions of ticket buyers such as "Have you ever won anything buying so many tickets or have you just wasted your money?" They'll have find other ways to stick their noses into other people business. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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Holt MI United States Member #2283 September 4, 2003 68 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 2:09 pm - IP Logged | |
Mr. Lang has it right. Just making it more convenient for the customer. 1 down 49 to go! | | |
United States Member #117719 October 12, 2011 109 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 2:22 pm - IP Logged | |
This will disappoint those folks who like standing in line when trick sales are good asking silly questions of ticket buyers such as "Have you ever won anything buying so many tickets or have you just wasted your money?" They'll have find other ways to stick their noses into other people business. Who or what is "...trick sales are good asking silly questions..."? Who exactly is doing the asking, which I inderstand is being posed to the store customers? Who is the "they" in the "they will find other ways to stick their noses into other people business" Please explain further. Thanks! | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12407 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 3:55 pm - IP Logged | |
Who or what is "...trick sales are good asking silly questions..."? Who exactly is doing the asking, which I inderstand is being posed to the store customers? Who is the "they" in the "they will find other ways to stick their noses into other people business" Please explain further. Thanks! Homosapiens. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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new york United States Member #123028 February 11, 2012 124 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 5:33 pm - IP Logged | |
just hope it doesnt get hacked | | |
Minnesnowta United States Member #125228 March 27, 2012 79 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 7:49 pm - IP Logged | |
I don't understand why this is necessary. What is so difficult about walking into your local fuel stop and buying a ticket or two? All this online crap will only cost the lottery more to operate, maintain, and have addtional security costs.
Dumb. Making dreams on a 1-175 million chance...
Fools we are. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12407 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 7:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Good news for Illinois for a change. It beats having everybody talking about them being the most corrupt state in the nation all the time. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 8:54 pm - IP Logged | |
Good news for Illinois for a change. It beats having everybody talking about them being the most corrupt state in the nation all the time. Yeah,it'll take their minds off of Illinois being broke ;~) Illinois needs all the good news it can get. When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3449 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 29, 2012, 9:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Welcome to the 21st Century Yep  Win BIG everyone..... I Love Pink & Green....1908 | | |
Dutchess , NY United States Member #121976 January 21, 2012 1336 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 30, 2012, 1:32 am - IP Logged | |
I read that Illinois is using the online lottery as a test pilot to someday start online poker.  and make your last check bounce.
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Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30849 January 17, 2006 7987 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 30, 2012, 11:29 am - IP Logged | |
This isn't all for the players, not even close. Illinois is in hock for about $1.8 billion and scrambling to bring in money however it can. When all states allow winners to remain anonymous some clod will want a press conference. | | |
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