Lotteries may gamble on Internet

Comment #29

Maverick — Sat, 07 May 2005 04:50:18 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by LOTTOMIKE on May 6, 2005this would be good for older people........ and younger people too. Computers I'm sure are mostly used by Generation X. The lotteries might wanna cater to the youngin's 18+, just like that cigarette dude Joe Camel.

Comment #28

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 07 May 2005 02:59:36 GMT

this would be good for older people.....

Comment #27

CASH Only — Mon, 02 May 2005 20:15:06 GMT

We'll see what happens.

Comment #26

Maverick — Mon, 02 May 2005 01:51:51 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by JAG331 on May 1, 2005I'm in favor at this moment...so I wouldn't have to go out to the store!. Good for senior citizens who have a computer, disabled people, working people with little time, people who impatiently turn around and head home because of long lines, etc...... oh and for lazy people like meself

Comment #25

JAG331 — Mon, 02 May 2005 00:32:29 GMT

I'm in favor at this moment...so I wouldn't have to go out to the store

Comment #24

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 04:35:54 GMT

me neither.....

Comment #23

CASH Only — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:10:03 GMT

I'm not totally in favor of the idea.

Comment #22

LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:16:31 GMT

it affects different places in different ways....

Comment #21

CASH Only — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:49:29 GMT

Better Maryland than NY.

Comment #20

four4me — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:53:50 GMT

Yes in that respect i think your right i know many people are at the mom and pot stores to get products and the come on lottery purchases aren't the main staple. Here in Maryland almost every place that sells lottery tickets has some sort of line at the ticket counter wether it be a big jackpot or not. People are drawn to many places because of the lottery and if they were taken out of the loop because of Internet purchases then they would definitely suffer.

Comment #19

JAG331 — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 05:55:29 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by four4me on April 26, 2005Quote: Originally posted by JAG331 on April 26, 2005I would love to be able to punch in my CT purchases online. Quick, easy, convenient...just bad news for a lot of mom n pop stores that do a big part of their business on lottery sales.do you think there making a killing on lottery sales...... my friend says he get 6 cent a ticket hardly worth the effort. the big money comes from them selling a big winner and even then that might not ever ha... [ More ]

Comment #18

four4me — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 05:26:33 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by JAG331 on April 26, 2005I would love to be able to punch in my CT purchases online. Quick, easy, convenient...just bad news for a lot of mom n pop stores that do a big part of their business on lottery sales.do you think there making a killing on lottery sales...... my friend says he get 6 cent a ticket hardly worth the effort. the big money comes from them selling a big winner and even then that might not ever happen.

Comment #17

JAG331 — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 04:23:40 GMT

I would love to be able to punch in my CT purchases online. Quick, easy, convenient...just bad news for a lot of mom n pop stores that do a big part of their business on lottery sales.

Comment #16

Maverick — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 04:06:00 GMT

I dunno too much about those gray-area companies. I would only play online if it was my states lottery organization.

Comment #15

orangeman — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 22:07:52 GMT

You need to be careful playing MegaMillions and Powerball with Internet companies. There is one that doesn't pay full value if you win. This company, which shall remain nameless, only pays up to $1 million on the top prize. If you had won $205 million on Megamillions, you would only receive 1 million if you had bought a ticket through that company. That is because they don't actually purchase the tickets in the state in which they are played. It is an internal game, which should be illegal.... [ More ]

Comment #14

Maverick — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:45:34 GMT

Lotteries may gamble on InternetI support that idea.

Comment #13

Todd — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:55:19 GMT

Very good points Sir Metro, I think you're right on target.

Comment #12

SirMetro — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:32:58 GMT

Just my thoughts, but a popular reason why most states prefer to restrict sales of tickets to residents of that state is from a tax liability standpoint.Amazingly, the states do not get along well enough to ensure each other of revenue collections for monies that may belong to one state or another. For example, if you noticed with some mail order catelogs, they do not always collect sales tax for each and every state. Due to prearranged agreements with each state revenue agency, some states assi... [ More ]

Comment #11

lola23 — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:06:42 GMT

Thanks for the info Todd.. I thought my suspecisions where right... you probably saved me a ton of money, so THANKS!! I'll stick to what I trust.

Comment #10

Todd — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:44:28 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by lola23 on April 25, 2005there are sites which offer the sales of mega millions and power ball online???? is this legal or ilegal???? cause from what i see its most definately illegal???? I went to one site and they said it was legal, so whose lieing and whose telling the truth?? please help, i don't want to purchase and pay for a ticket which in the end I know if i win i will not receive the funds as it is illegal!lola23,The problem is not the legality of playing onli... [ More ]

Comment #9

lola23 — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:29:20 GMT

there are sites which offer the sales of mega millions and power ball online???? is this legal or ilegal???? cause from what i see its most definately illegal???? I went to one site and they said it was legal, so whose lieing and whose telling the truth?? please help, i don't want to purchase and pay for a ticket which in the end I know if i win i will not receive the funds as it is illegal

Comment #8

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 06:33:40 GMT

true......

Comment #7

wreakshavok777 — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 06:26:07 GMT

Here Is Something to chew on, Internet Lottery Ticket Sales is Already Possible Just Make it Legal So the cost of shipping will be cheaper. As with anything When There is a Demand... There will always be a Supply

Comment #6

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 20:38:45 GMT

its strange how they try to pass laws that break other laws already in affect......

Comment #5

Deadsantaclaus — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:21:48 GMT

I was under the impression that most state lottery's were leary of intrastate lottery purchases online due to the Wire Communications Act of 1961, which prohibits the use of wire communication facilities (telephone lines) for interstate or foreign gambling purposes.

Comment #4

Bingo Long — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:11:45 GMT

The reason masslottery.com cites for not having internet sales is the Wire Act. The Interstate Wagering Amendment of 1994 could also prove troublesome.

Comment #3

twisted — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 17:02:54 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by whodeani on April 22, 2005 I don' see why a state would limit internet ticket sales to state residents. If the idea is to bring more revenue to the state, then why not include everybody? States don't exclude non-residents from attending a state university the only difference is tuition is more for a non-resident. I say have the internet sales open to everyone. If lotteries want to exlcude non-residents from playing the lottery, well then maybe there should be a photo... [ More ]

Comment #2

paki — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:25:30 GMT

good point whodeani...i agree 100%....i mean there are times when i want to take a stab at the powerball....internet lotteries should not exclude non residents

Comment #1

whodeani — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:16:50 GMT

I don' see why a state would limit internet ticket sales to state residents. If the idea is to bring more revenue to the state, then why not include everybody? States don't exclude non-residents from attending a state university the only difference is tuition is more for a non-resident. I say have the internet sales open to everyone. If lotteries want to exlcude non-residents from playing the lottery, well then maybe there should be a photo ID requirement to buy tickets to show you are a residen... [ More ]

Lotteries may gamble on Internet

Lottery Post — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:57:00 GMT

Several states are considering selling lottery tickets on the Internet, a change that could usher in a new era in how such tickets are purchased.Online lottery sales would be limited to residents within the state. But Internet lottery sales are expected to spread quickly to other states if the practice proves popular, advocates of the idea say. Every state is looking at it, says Georgia state Rep. Terry Barnard, a Republican whose bill authorizing Internet sales passed the Georgia House of Repr... [ More ]