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Oklahoma lottery board sworn inNews Story
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry presided over the first meeting of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Commission on Wednesday, urging members to move quickly in hopes of getting the lottery up and running this fall. This will be the only time that I will preside over the Oklahoma Education Lottery Commission. I'm kind of excited about it, Henry said before the seven members of the panel were sworn in by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Joe Watt.The governor, who led the fight for approval of the l
Feb 25, 2005, 12:57 pm - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery Commission Holds First Meeting TodayNews Story
Oklahoma's Education Lottery Commission holds its first meeting this afternoon at the state Capitol.The seven-member commission was appointed by Governor Henry on Monday. It will establish the framework for the statewide lottery approved by voters last November.Henry says he hopes to have scratch-off lottery games by October or November with electronic games beginning about six months after that and Powerball-type games by the fall of 2006. The lottery is expected to produce $150 million for edu
Feb 23, 2005, 1:49 pm - Lottery News

Oklahoma lottery commission members selectedNews Story
Former Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Norick was among those appointed by Gov. Brad Henry on Monday to serve on the new Oklahoma Education Lottery Commission.Other members included a former teacher of the year and former president of the American Bar Association. I've assembled a great, bipartisan group of Oklahomans with impeccable credentials, unquestioned integrity and a strong commitment to building a better state, Henry said. I appreciate their willingness to serve Oklahoma in pursuit of better-f
Feb 22, 2005, 8:21 am - Lottery News

Oklahoma looks to start lottery in OctoberNews Story
Oklahoma State Finance Director Scott Meacham says he's confident a state lottery will be in operation on a limited basis this fall.An October 1st starting date was projected when state officials estimated that the lottery would generate $62-million for the state during the fiscal year that begins July 1st. Meacham says he believes the lottery can begin around October by offering only the scratch off lottery tickets.He says electronic lottery games will begin about six months later and Powerb
Feb 9, 2005, 9:54 am - Lottery News

New Lottery is Oklahoma's Top Story of the YearNews Story
In November, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry saw a cornerstone for his plan to increase funding for education, a statewide lottery, become a reality.The education lottery won easy passage with about 64 percent of the vote. Supporters said it would raise $150 million a year for common, higher and technical education.A companion measure was also approved, which will create a constitutional ''lockbox'' and prdvent lawmakers from dipping into lottery revenue to replace existing education dollars, something
Jan 3, 2005, 8:14 am - Lottery News

Texas woman wins $175,000 Mega Millions lottery prizeNews Story
Patricia Higgins had an exciting Christmas Day, and it wasn't just because of the snow. The Corpus Christi resident matched five numbers in the Mega Millions lottery. I don't play all the time, but on the holidays I'll splurge, Higgins, 54, said. I bought about $40 (in tickets). That splurge netted her $175,000, which she has placed in a money market account, a low-interest rate saving account. I'm just sitting on it, she said. It has made life a little easier. Higgins, a mother of five and
Dec 28, 2004, 9:50 am - Lottery News

New Oklahoma Lottery Bill Helps Many Non-Profit OrganizationsNews Story
After years of finding creative ways to sell tickets for a special item without actually calling it a raffle (which was illegal), school organizations can now legally raffle off chances at a quilt, an autographed ball, or some other prize.The new freedom for schools and specific qualified organizations comes as the result of Oklahoma's new State Lottery bill.For years, Oklahoma legislators tried to find a way to allow non-profit groups to conduct raffles without opening the door to other more
Dec 27, 2004, 7:52 am - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery Commission could be appointed by end of monthNews Story
The first step toward having a state lottery, the appointment of a seven member Oklahoma Lottery Commission, could be in place by the end of the month, according to Gov. Brad Henry. We're spending time recruiting and reviewing applicants, Henry said. I believe it's better to take time and find the right person for the job rather than rush into it. Among the duties commissioners will have is the creation of the lottery itself and deciding what games the lottery will offer.A director and staff a
Dec 15, 2004, 10:43 am - Lottery News

Officials Say Oklahoma Lottery Could Take Year To StartNews Story
Oklahoma voters earlier this month ended Gov. Brad Henry's yearslong battle to get a statewide lottery, but the task of making the lottery a reality has just begun.Before the first ticket is sold, a lottery commission has to take shape, the rules of the games established and other details worked out.The first step comes with Henry's appointment of a seven-member lottery commission. The governor's office is accepting applications. They'll go through a lengthy and detailed process, including an OS
Nov 19, 2004, 11:50 am - Lottery News

Educators, Lawmakers Pleased With Oklahoma Lottery VoteNews Story
Supporters Predict Measure Could Generate $150M Annually For EducationOklahoma school officials called State Question 705 a victory for the state's education system Wednesday after voters passed the measure overwhelmingly.The measure, which establishes a state education lottery, was approved by 64 percent of voters who participated in Tuesday's general election.According to language in the measure, at least 35 percent the revenue from the new lottery will go directly toward Oklahoma's education
Nov 4, 2004, 12:53 pm - Lottery News