What's next for the N.C. lottery

Comment #8

GottaBLucky — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 23:42:03 GMT

OK. Thanks for the advice Todd!! I'll do just that!! I'll send an email in a heartbeat to voice my opinion. Thanks for the heads up.

Comment #7

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:55:18 GMT

Chris,That's fantastic news! Best of luck securing the position. If there's anything I can do to help, just send me a PM. Thanks for watching out for all the players who care about this important issue.

Comment #6

Five Iron — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:29:28 GMT

Hey Todd, I am actually in line to meet with the new lottery director for NC. I am a marketing development consultant and will be involved in the NC lotto. If all goes well, I will secure a permanent position with the NC Lottery Board. Anyway, I have been a Lottery Post visitor for quite sometime and have observed one common goal: eliminate computerized drawings! This site makes a great case and the petition caps it off. Trust me; I will do everything in my power to ensure the NC lotto use... [ More ]

Comment #5

Todd — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:20:27 GMT

The part that has me worried is: The commission will hire a director, who with approval of the commission, can hire an outside firm to operate the games.That means that they may hire an outside company that conducts computerized drawings.I think North Carolina residents cannot start their letter-writing campaigns to their representatives fast enough, to educate them about how computerized drawings will be terribly bad for North Carolina.I will certainly do my part. As soon as the new commissio... [ More ]

Comment #4

DoctorEw220 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 03:31:31 GMT

i do like how they're indicating that they are going to use ball drawings.

Comment #3

Drivedabizness — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 03:06:23 GMT

Oh and by the way, what audit firm has ever come in and told a BS (poor performing) lottery that they were a poor performer

Comment #2

Drivedabizness — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 03:05:26 GMT

There is no excuse for this kind of poor legislative structure. At least 50% for prizes is great... at least 35% for good causes is a recipe for disaster - if you run at optimal instant ticket prize payouts there is not enough left to pay for retailer and lottery operating expenses (unless you do a BS deal like SC and have a third-world caliber lottery

Comment #1

weshar75 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 02:10:32 GMT

It sounds as if it will take at least a year before NC gets a multi-state game.

What's next for the N.C. lottery

Lottery Post — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:42:21 GMT

Here's a quick look at what will happen next for the North Carolina lottery, which received final legislative approval Tuesday:BILL SIGNING: Democratic Gov. Mike Easley will sign the bill into law Wednesday.LOTTERY COMMISSION: The governor, the Senate president pro tempore and House speaker will appoint the nine members of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The commission will hire a director, who with approval of the commission, can hire an outside firm to operate the games.ADVERTISIN... [ More ]