Search

Ohio Lottery privatization critics getting louderNews Story
A chorus of critics across the political spectrum is rising up against plans by Ohio Republicans to privatize day-to-day operations of the state lottery and expand its reach into slots-like video lottery terminals at horse tracks. On June 17, the American Policy and Ohio Roundtables condemned an agreement between the state and Rock Ohio Caesars, the operator of planned casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati. The conservative policy groups, which opposed the 2009 constitutional amendment that bro
Jun 22, 2011, 10:57 am - Lottery News

Millionaire janitor buys school new trackNews Story
Includes video report The lunch hour is over and Evergreen High School custodian Tyrone Curry gets out his broom for a quick sweep up. I try to make sure it's spotless and it's ready for the kids, he said. After cleaning, he's off to his second passion: coaching the track and field team. I just like staying busy, Curry said with a laugh. But in reality, he doesn't have to work. He's a millionaire. I know my wife says, 'Oh, you don't really have to work' and I say, 'Yeah. I d
Apr 20, 2011, 9:21 am - Lottery News

Florida lawmakers pushing for more, bigger casinosNews Story
Seminoles and pari-mutuels say they'll fight plan Two state senators announced Friday that they have filed legislation that would allow five Las Vegas-style casino hotels in Florida, spaced across the state. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole, and Maria Sachs, D-Delray Beach, announced the news via a release Friday. Jones is chair and Sachs is vice chair of the Senate Regulated Industries Committee, which gambling falls under. The legislation would authorize what Jones calls one destination resor
Mar 7, 2011, 9:57 am - Lottery News

Harry Reid pushing to legalize online poker for American casinos, horse tracksNews Story
Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is reportedly taking a gamble that would change up the online poker industry. The popular game may soon be run on the web by casinos in Nevada and across the United States, thanks to legislation being floated by the Nevada senators' staffers, the Wall Street Journal reported. American financial institutions were banned from processing online gambling transactions in 2006, costing the industry billions in what has been a rapidly-growing American addiction worth $
Dec 8, 2010, 7:58 am - Lottery News

West Virginia Lottery brings in $20M more than expectedNews Story
The West Virginia Lottery beat its forecast by $20 million during the just-completed fiscal year, despite the recession and competition from neighboring Pennsylvania, agency officials announced Wednesday. Sales reached $1.49 billion during the 12 months that ended June 30, or just over 1 percent more than expected. State government's share of the resulting revenues topped $616.6 million, while West Virginia's counties and municipalities together reaped nearly $16 million. But an overall
Jul 22, 2009, 6:09 pm - Lottery News

Once again, no lottery for WyomingNews Story
The Wyoming House has defeated legislation that would have created a state lottery and allowed Wyoming to take part in the Powerball lottery. The House voted 35-25 against the bill Monday. Proponents said the lottery would have raised $11 million a year for the Hathaway Scholarship program. The scholarship is awarded to Wyoming students who attend the University of Wyoming or any of the state's community colleges. Rep. Allen Jaggi, R-Lyman, opposed the bill. Jaggi questioned whether the
Feb 12, 2009, 9:37 am - Lottery News

Wyoming lottery bill clears first hurdleNews Story
The bill will go to the House floor for debate A Wyoming House panel recommended Friday that the state House pass a bill creating a lottery. The Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee voted 7-2 that House Bill 170 pass. The lottery should generate $11 million a year for the Hathaway Scholarships, according to bill sponsor Rep. Sue Wallis, R-Recluse. As the money builds up, Wallis hopes some of it could be used for early childhood and preschool programs. The lotter
Feb 7, 2009, 10:01 am - Lottery News

Wyoming lawmakers again debate state lotteryNews Story
A Wyoming state House of Representatives committee will decide Friday whether a bill to create a state lottery to benefit education and the horse industry will survive. Kids and horses epitomize the spirit of Wyoming, bill sponsor Rep. Sue Wallis, R-Recluse, told the House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee on Monday. Wagering also is an old tradition in ranch country, she added. A conservative estimate shows a lottery with entry tickets sold at retail stores would
Feb 3, 2009, 3:00 pm - Lottery News

Wyoming lottery backers try againNews Story
Legislators will have another chance to pass a state lottery bill in the weeks ahead. The new proposal is modeled after the 15-year-old Georgia lottery. The 2009 version is different in many respects from previous bills that failed to get through the Wyoming Legislature. For one thing, the proposal would direct $11 million or $12 million to the Hathaway Scholarship Permanent Trust. It also would set up a separate entity, a business corporation, to run the lottery and would not require any
Jan 16, 2009, 9:09 am - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery to add Hot Lotto, TV showNews Story
The Oklahoma Lottery plans to start a television game show and offer an additional multi-state game in hopes of improving lower-than-expected revenues. The new television game show would be filmed in Oklahoma City and begin airing in October. Next year, Oklahoma would join ten other states in offering the Hot Lotto game, which features a minimum jackpot of $1 million. Lottery Commission Executive Director Jim Scroggins says he hopes the additions will help generate excitement for the lotte
Jun 27, 2007, 7:54 am - Lottery News