Georgia Republican proposes online lottery bill

Comment #11

DoctorEw220 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:28:35 GMT

i'm a little more worried about some hacker penetrating their security.

Comment #10

konane — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:07:50 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on February 13, 2005i'm just not wild about buying anything online.With SSL 128 bit encryption and sufficient firewalling I've found it not a problem.

Comment #9

DoctorEw220 — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 07:43:54 GMT

i'm just not wild about buying anything online.

Comment #8

konane — Sat, 12 Feb 2005 15:18:43 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on February 12, 2005a few questions:1. Would that mean buying tickets over the Internet make the prices cheaper? No, same price and would likely be somewhat patterned after other states' in-state subscription services only providing electronically generated proof of purchase. It cuts out the few cents vendors receive per ticket, plus they're floating your money in the online accounts they establish.2. Would that make it possible for players from out of... [ More ]

Comment #7

DoctorEw220 — Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:56:31 GMT

a few questions:1. Would that mean buying tickets over the Internet make the prices cheaper?2. Would that make it possible for players from out of state to buy tickets in GA?3. How would they get the aproval to sell Mega Millions tickets online

Comment #6

GoArmy — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 05:19:51 GMT

They would also have a record of the players who win rergulary and do not file for winnings on their tax form. But for conveniences, one person could buy tickets for several of their friends , right

Comment #5

emilyg — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 05:12:12 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by konane on February 10, 2005There will likely be limits placed on amounts which can be spent per day, week or month. Heavy hitters some of which fall into the compulsive category are going to gamble no matter how tickets are made available. I see them buy several hundred dollars worth of Cash 3 at one time where I purchase tickets. No law has ever been able protect a person from themselves and whatever habit they may be wrestling with.I'm all for online ticket sales,... [ More ]

Comment #4

JAP69 — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 23:13:52 GMT

The players that play large sums of money on one number may not use state run online.The state would be getting more tax money from winners over the 600 dollar limit.They would also have a record of the players who win rergulary and do not file for winnings on their tax form.

Comment #3

konane — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:54:39 GMT

There will likely be limits placed on amounts which can be spent per day, week or month. Heavy hitters some of which fall into the compulsive category are going to gamble no matter how tickets are made available. I see them buy several hundred dollars worth of Cash 3 at one time where I purchase tickets. No law has ever been able protect a person from themselves and whatever habit they may be wrestling with.I'm all for online ticket sales, and besides as I posted earlier it will cut down some o... [ More ]

Comment #2

DoctorEw220 — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:43:47 GMT

here is why i am not wild about online lotteries. it makes it easier for people to buy tickets, and if it is easier for people to buy lottery tickets, then it is also easier for compulsive gambling habits to form. if one is paying by credit card, then one is not only risking money, but they are also risking their credit rating.

Comment #1

konane — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 19:47:44 GMT

Yes!!! Brilliant move!! Now if they'll approve it being paid by Pay Pal or similar type balance transfer people can avoid cash advance charges on their credit cards.

Georgia Republican proposes online lottery bill

Lottery Post — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 19:33:00 GMT

A bill in the Georgia Legislature would start the nation's first online lottery.State Representative Terry Barnard -- a Glennville Republican -- introduced the bill Tuesday.It would allow people to set up online accounts to buy lottery tickets and remove the cash-only requirements for lottery sales.Barnard suggested the same bill last year, but it stalled amid legal concerns and opposition from convenience stores.The bill is opposed by Democrats, including Minority Leader DuBose Porter.