Bill would reward Tenn. retailers for cashing lottery tickets

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CASH Only — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 16:42:08 GMT

I would too.

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Tnplayer805 — Tue, 31 May 2005 06:02:06 GMT

Ouch. I hope so too. Then retailers can be less strict on the players. Some retailers are very picky. They are uptight about cashing in free instant tickets for online games. But some retailers have no problems with it. I wish they would make a set of rules that every retailer has to abide by. The TN lottery said it was up to that retailer how they cash in free tickets. Some retailers will give you the money. Some will cash in those tickets for other tickets and some if they don't have... [ More ]

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castles — Fri, 27 May 2005 02:14:50 GMT

I hope this law passed the general assembly before the FBI came in and arrested about 10% of Tennessee's State Senators

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Littlemanjen — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:04:25 GMT

great idea, hope it works

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JimmySand9 — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:31:23 GMT

I'd prefer real money, but as long as I get paid I'm happy.

Comment #1

castles — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:16:34 GMT

A great incentive to eliminate money-order and check payouts.

Bill would reward Tenn. retailers for cashing lottery tickets

Lottery Post — Tue, 24 May 2005 23:14:54 GMT

Tennessee lottery retailers would also reap the benefit of a winning ticket under legislation that's moving through the General Assembly in its final days. The House Budget Subcommittee and House Finance Committee Monday passed a bill that removes the restriction prohibiting additional compensation to lottery retailers for cashing lottery tickets or shares.The legislation could be scheduled for a vote on the House and Senate floors one day this week.Lawmakers are hoping to adjourn by Friday.... [ More ]