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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Penn. Lottery gets advice from Illinois on privatization Pennsylvania Lottery: Penn. Lottery gets advice from Illinois on privatizationState trying to decide if privately operating the lottery is right approach Pennsylvania is currently looking into privatizing its lottery, but one official with the Illinois lottery, the only private system in the nation, is warning the commonwealth to carefully plan how it would choose a company to manage day-to-day operations. Illinois Lottery Superintendent Michael Jones says in the Land of Lincoln, potential overseers had to estimate how much money they'd be able to bring into the lottery. A company would be fined if it was selected and revenue didn't meet its expectations. Jones says Pennsylvania should find a better way to appeal to competing businesses. "At least, in Illinois, I think the emphasis on that complicated a system of evaluation is one of the reasons the competition was so limited to only two companies," he says. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser says the state's already heard from companies interested in running the lottery, which pays for programs benefitting older Pennsylvanians. He says commonwealth officials are debating whether or not to take the next step. "Once we do our due diligence, we will then determine whether or not to move on to the next phase, which would be an invitation for bids," he says. Meuser says if the state decides to forge ahead with the privatization process, it could solicit proposals from interested companies this fall. WITF 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. 13 comments. Last comment 4 years ago by .
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State trying to decide if privately operating the lottery is right approach Pennsylvania is currently looking into privatizing its lottery, but one official with the Illinois lottery, the only private system in the nation, is warning the commonwealth to carefully plan how it would choose a company to manage day-to-day operations. Illinois Lottery Superintendent Michael Jones says in the Land of Lincoln, potential overseers had to estimate how much money they'd be able to bring into the lottery. A company would be fined if it was selected and revenue didn't meet its expectations. Jones says Pennsylvania should find a better way to appeal to competing businesses. "At least, in Illinois, I think the emphasis on that complicated a system of evaluation is one of the reasons the competition was so limited to only two companies," he says. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser says the state's already heard from companies interested in running the lottery, which pays for programs benefitting older Pennsylvanians. He says commonwealth officials are debating whether or not to take the next step. "Once we do our due diligence, we will then determine whether or not to move on to the next phase, which would be an invitation for bids," he says. Meuser says if the state decides to forge ahead with the privatization process, it could solicit proposals from interested companies this fall. Should be a smart move, if they can boost sales and increase market share. The potential company should also be rewarded if it exceeds its target revenues. Picking the right companies with proven track records will be the hard part. | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 9, 2012, 11:36 am - IP Logged | |
Hey PA. don't do this, also get out of the liquor buisiness and forget about making your stretch of Interstate 80 a toll road, none of these are good ideas. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
A long and winding road United States Member #17084 June 10, 2005 4455 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 10, 2012, 9:10 pm - IP Logged | |
I agree to disagree here. One: Yes, keep the Lottery with the State. Two: Keep the liquor license in the Commonwealth's hands. Our endearing neighbors are proof (no pun intended!), that going private does increase crime on both the business level and within the laws. Anytime chemicals are involved, its best to leave it to the state to control. THere is a reason that PA only alots so many licenses to establishments. Our Lottery goes private and it lines another scoundrels pocket. PLus makes it that we have to pay taxes on our winnings. Think about it, are you willing to pay 25% to the state then..because that is the part that WILL happen. Gaming then becomes taxed. Right now we are tax free from the state level. Lets not ruin a good thing that still benefits us on the winning claims level. | | |
Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30470 January 17, 2006 10223 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 11, 2012, 1:36 am - IP Logged | |
From another News thread: Report: Ill. lottery manager short $100M on profit The Illinois Lottery's private manager fell nearly $100 million short of the profits it promised to deliver for the state. But the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday that revenues generated by Northstar Lottery Group still set an Illinois record. Illinois has fallen behind other state lotteries for years. Northstar promised $825 million in net revenue when it took over the lottery in July 2011. A Tribune analysis found it had collected $726 million by the end of June. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties. The same month the company got the contract, it began seeking a reduction in what it promised. An arbitrator will decide the matter. http://www.lotterypost.com/news/249277 _________________________________________________________________________ I don't think the states should sell their lotteries too private firms. Illinois' finances are a nightmare and I think one reason Gov. Quinn did it was just to eliminate some state employees. Northstar has done a lot of things marketing wise, but other than that, so so. The machines that were suppossed to let you check scratchers, insert playslips, etc... are already just glorified scratcher machines, at least in the part of the state I'm in. Also, seems silly for states running a lottery to sell to private firms because they want the cash 'right now' yet they themselves prefer that jackpot winners go the annuity route. Think about that one. Why sell a cash cow, a proven money maker? Don't do it, PA, don't do it. Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. 
There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers. | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 1:41 pm - IP Logged | |
I agree to disagree here. One: Yes, keep the Lottery with the State. Two: Keep the liquor license in the Commonwealth's hands. Our endearing neighbors are proof (no pun intended!), that going private does increase crime on both the business level and within the laws. Anytime chemicals are involved, its best to leave it to the state to control. THere is a reason that PA only alots so many licenses to establishments. Our Lottery goes private and it lines another scoundrels pocket. PLus makes it that we have to pay taxes on our winnings. Think about it, are you willing to pay 25% to the state then..because that is the part that WILL happen. Gaming then becomes taxed. Right now we are tax free from the state level. Lets not ruin a good thing that still benefits us on the winning claims level. Wow, only one person from PA. and one formally of PA. have anything to say about this ? Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #73904 April 28, 2009 14903 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 1:46 pm - IP Logged | |
Wow, only one person from PA. and one formally of PA. have anything to say about this ? Was the one formally of PA wearing a tux?  | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 1:47 pm - IP Logged | |
Was the one formally of PA wearing a tux? LOL , good one. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #73904 April 28, 2009 14903 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 1:48 pm - IP Logged | |
Sorry haymaker, I couldn't resist. | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 1:51 pm - IP Logged | |
Sorry haymaker, I couldn't resist. Its OK, a little levity never hurt no one. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #73904 April 28, 2009 14903 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 2:06 pm - IP Logged | |
Its OK, a little levity never hurt no one. Yeah, but a man's gotta know his levitations. | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 2:11 pm - IP Logged | |
Yeah, but a man's gotta know his levitations. Sounds like advice from Clint. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #73904 April 28, 2009 14903 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 12, 2012, 2:19 pm - IP Logged | |
Sounds like advice from Clint. Heh,heh,heh,heh,heh... | | |
Egg Harbor twp.south Jersey shore United States Member #112968 June 29, 2011 3818 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 14, 2012, 11:03 am - IP Logged | |
Now jersey is looking into privatization, again. Jersey, don't do this. Don't fix what ain't broken. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
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