Oklahoma Lottery Commission Starts Search For Director
Oklahoma's new Lottery Commission Tuesday began preparing the process for hiring an executive director.The commissioners will start by approving a job description for the post. They will also decide how they should solicit applications.Tuesday's meeting at the Capitol was the commission's first since its seven members were named last month.
Mar 10, 2005, 12:12 pm - - Lottery News forum
Oklahoma lottery board sworn in
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 forum
Oklahoma Lottery Commission Holds First Meeting Today
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 forum
Oklahoma lottery commission members selected
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 forum
Oklahoma looks to start lottery in October
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 forum
New Lottery is Oklahoma's Top Story of the Year
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 forum
New Oklahoma Lottery Bill Helps Many Non-Profit Organizations
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 forum
Oklahoma Lottery Commission could be appointed by end of month
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 forum
Officials Say Oklahoma Lottery Could Take Year To Start
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 forum
Educators, Lawmakers Pleased With Oklahoma Lottery Vote
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 forum
