N.C. Lottery Bill Passed by Senate

Comment #36

sagan — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:45:24 GMT

jimmysand9i agree with your proposal the more people that can share in the jackpots the more evenly is spread the wealth

Comment #35

JimmySand9 — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17:24:57 GMT

Of course. Send a letter to governor Easley is want me bad enough.

Comment #34

wizeguy — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:00:40 GMT

I like your spin on things. Would you consider being our lottery director

Comment #33

JimmySand9 — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:44:32 GMT

I think while either multi-state game would be good for people living in NC, I think Mega Millions would do a better job at attracting out-of-state players (particularly the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC area). Powerball might attract a few players out of the Hampton Roads area, but not as much as Mega would attract Upstate SC players.

Comment #32

GottaBLucky — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 23:33:08 GMT

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!! for your support and for hanging in there with us North Carolina LP members and listening to our frustrations over not having a lottery and the entire lottery political boxing match issue. LP has some fantastic members and I'm spreading the word about this website to everyone I know that plays the lottery (Todd, you're the bomb!!!). Thanks for the Congrats and can't wait till I buy my first N.C. Scratch-Off. I'll probably be the first one in line the minute I hear they... [ More ]

Comment #31

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:58:01 GMT

I feel like I'm reading an eye chart.I love the tagline - It's About Bloody Time - now that would be funny

Comment #30

JimmySand9 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:52:05 GMT

I've posted this once, but I'll post it again (with some revisions). This is what NC should do.It's About Bloody TimeTMJust a standard pick-3 game. Drawings everyday.Just a standard pick-4 game. Drawings everyday. Pick 5 out of 39, just $1 to play. Drawings every weekday. Prize OddsMatch 5 $100,000 1 : 575,757 Match 4 $250 1 : 3,386.8 Match 3 $15 1 : 102.6 Match 2 $1 1 : 9.6 Overall Odds : 1 in 8.7$100,000 will be paid out to each 5 out of 5 winner unless there are more than 5 winners. In that c... [ More ]

Comment #29

Ineed2win — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:01:01 GMT

It's about time !!!! Now we need PowerBall !!!!All of NC decisions need to be made like this one. Wait til opposers are out sick and take a vote.....ha ha ha.

Comment #28

Etomp — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:43:03 GMT

About time,after much debate.I'm in N.C. I just hope some don't get so caught up in the lottery that they get addicted to it.I know I won't,but it's a good thing I guess.I can take it or leave it.It could be at least 6 months away.

Comment #27

JAG331 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:18:34 GMT

I think you guys are right about the Mega - NC connection. It's the best state not in PB or MM, outside of Florida.

Comment #26

NBey6 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:49:05 GMT

It's about d**n time. I have waited for this since I even knew what a lottery was back in 1988!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations to the North Carolina

Comment #25

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 06:46:20 GMT

I agree, it will be some time before they start a multi-state game, but states realize that's the ticket to big revenue numbers.For example, check out Oklahoma. They haven't even started their games yet -- not even their scratch-offs -- yet they have ALREADY selected Powerball over Mega Millions.Just goes to show that the decision over which multi-state game to participate in has become of paramount importance.It may be sooner than we think for N.C.

Comment #24

Ladyluck2005 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 06:34:25 GMT

Well I don't see NC entering Powerball or Mega Millions right away.....it'll probably be at least a year.I'm just happy we have a lotto now. Scratch offs in 6 months maybe? Thats all we care about

Comment #23

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 06:17:09 GMT

That's what I was talking about. There are border states offering both games, so that's not the issue.Mega Millions will not be accepting new members for about another year. After that it is quite possible they will allow new members.Also, if N.C. asked to become a member, I doubt they would be firmly against admitting another state. NC would be a nice state to add.

Comment #22

ryanm — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 03:57:24 GMT

Remember that Virginia (a border state) offers Mega Millions as well. Also, hasn't Mega Millions closed the doors on new states from joining (unless California leaves

Comment #21

wizeguy — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 03:11:50 GMT

Congrats NC! I hope they go with MegaMillions. That way I can play both it and Powerball with only a short drive

Comment #20

MADDOG10 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:33:53 GMT

If you 'd have read the whole story from start to finish, you'd know it wasn't back door activities. Congrats to N.C. again...

Comment #19

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:32:52 GMT

I don't think the Powerball / Mega Millions question for N.C. will come down to which border states offer which games. I think it will come down to how good the new Powerball matrix does.Will Powerball sales rebound? Only time will tell.

Comment #18

Pick-4_Master — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:23:40 GMT

That whole thing in NC was totally ridiculous they should have approved it without all the negative responses and opponents,just because they didn't like the idea of a Lottery doesn't give them the right too speak for those that did.I'm glad it finally got approved it will show those people that they are'nt the Moral police of NC,I'm so glad I live in FL our Lottery was approved back in 1986 with a vote of 2-1

Comment #17

rwhite — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:05:01 GMT

i am glad the lottery pass,its a good thing

Comment #16

Ladyluck2005 — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:29:08 GMT

I don't think the taxes will go down....but you never know. One thing at a time

Comment #15

wpb — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:16:52 GMT

I am so happy it passed, it's about time!Now bring down the taxes

Comment #14

JimmySand9 — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:08:03 GMT

At this time I would like to throw my hat in the ring for the Lottery Commissioner race.

Comment #13

GottaBLucky — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:20:57 GMT

Woo-o-o-o-o Hoo-o-o-o-o!!! Hats off to Senator Rand Lt. Gov Perdue for making this happen!!! According to the news stations, Gov. Easley plans to sign the bill tomorrow morning

Comment #12

JimmySand9 — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:15:42 GMT

Mega Millions is not tax free. Where did you get that idea

Comment #11

sagan — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:15:42 GMT

it is too bad that some legislation has to be enacted through back door activities

Comment #10

fxsterling — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:52:06 GMT

if nc didnt want lotto i hope its tax free mega millions

Comment #9

Ladyluck2005 — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:07:49 GMT

I think so too. I'm just happy it passed.

Comment #8

konane — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:52:45 GMT

My bet is them joining Mega Millions instead of Powerball because of TN and SC being Powerball states.

Comment #7

Ladyluck2005 — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:43:33 GMT

About time. NC should join megamillions....I'd still drive to SC to play powerball.

Comment #6

murdoog — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:50:36 GMT

I will be driving to SC to buy powerball tickets until we get powerball or megamillions.

Comment #5

konane — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:36:32 GMT

Congratulations NC!!! Good for y'all

Comment #4

ryanm — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:31:51 GMT

I wonder when they're going to join Powerball. I know it's WHEN and not IF.

Comment #3

Just6ntlc — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:07:53 GMT

I'm happy to see NC finally getting a lotto. Congratulations to NC and for the Lieutenant for being tiebreaker.

Comment #2

bellyache — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:03:17 GMT

I wonder if some SC lottery dealers will be upset with this news. Anyways I think it's good move on NC's part.

Comment #1

Tenaj — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:59:38 GMT

PASS OUT! It's about time! No more driving to SC. Kids making Bs or better can get a chance to go to college now and maybe now the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system can get a better grip and stop having so many problems. I know the teachers in CMS are happy. They deserved better. tenaj

N.C. Lottery Bill Passed by Senate

Lottery Post — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:52:36 GMT

From the clutches of defeat, North Carolina lottery proponents have snared victory.The state Senate came back to Raleigh Tuesday and approved a lottery by one vote, 25-24.Before Tuesday, North Carolina was the only state on the East Coast without a state-run numbers game.The Senate vote was tied 24-24, but Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue, the Senate's presiding officer, cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of creating the lottery.Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand brought up the bill for conside... [ More ]