N.C. Lottery opponents put pressure on lawmakers

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 14 May 2005 08:00:12 GMT

they would try to threaten the politicians jobs if the lottery was a ble to pass,this is what those lottery opponents want to scare the lawmakers into voting against it....

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LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:47:07 GMT

if they got pick 3 and pick 4 games the odds wouldn't be in the millions......

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TNPATL — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:10:43 GMT

I agree with you golotto. If people in NC want to play they will. Those that don't won't.

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golotto — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:54:44 GMT

Before they say that 14 million to 1 is empty , I wish they would ask the last group of Powerball winners if a matching lottery ticket is possible.....Excuse me for being frank, but I don't need big brother deciding for me if I can spend an occasional dollar or two on a jackpot game. Let each adult individual decide for her-himself if they wish to participate.I find that the lottery is just plain fun and it only requires one ticket. The money that is spent goes for good causes. I support the... [ More ]

N.C. Lottery opponents put pressure on lawmakers

Lottery Post — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 14:18:00 GMT

As the battle over a lottery in North Carolina continues, opponents are stepping up the pressure on lawmakers.After a close vote in the state House the opposition now has its sights set on the Senate.Anti-lottery groups hope the pressure on lawmakers will pay off.The lottery is like no issue I've ever experienced in the General Assembly, John Rustin of the N.C. Family Policy Council explained. The coalition assembled to fight the lottery from conservative groups to fairly liberal organizations.A... [ More ]