Lottery idea proposed by Arkansas Gov. candidate

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:29:36 GMT

lol.you never know that could actually happen

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Chewie — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:40:06 GMT

Ditto.

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LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:44:00 GMT

i agree goldrush if they don't like it then don't play.period...

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goldrush — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:57:08 GMT

Whatever your view on gambling, It is better to have a state lottery and let people choose to play if they wish. People will cross state lines and play other lotteries or play by subscription, as with the Massachusetts lottery, that only raises revenue for other states. People who don't like lotteries don't have to play.

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mylollipop — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:46:45 GMT

Let's hear it for the L word!!!Good Idea to introduce the USA Lottery! We need a national lottery to take care of charitable efforts of the USA and other areas of the world when NATURAL DISASTERS Strike. And believe me, they are going to come in a D-e-l-u-g-e! in the next ten years. (Read the national weather service web sites). Can we depend on the generosity of citizens like 911 and the great out-pouring of generosity for Hurricane Katrina? There were other disaters in the world as well,... [ More ]

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LckyLary — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:34:46 GMT

Lovely. Now we'll have every other article on here starting out Arkansas Lottery... I can't wait to read what color carpeting they pick in THEIR HQ

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Chewie — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:52:19 GMT

Top prize will be four new wheels for the family home.

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LOTTOMIKE — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:24:33 GMT

that would be nice if they could get a lottery started up.give people something to do besides bet on greyhounds.....

Lottery idea proposed by Arkansas Gov. candidate

Lottery Post — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:06:00 GMT

During the weekend, an Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful uttered the L word in announcing his candidacy.Bill Halter, a Democrat from North Little Rock, threw his hat into the ring for governor by proposing a state lottery. As in virtually every state where lotteries have been proposed, Mr. Halter recommends using lottery proceeds to fund public education in Arkansas.It would take a constitutional amendment, and Mr. Halter said he'd pursue a lottery after being elected.Among the general public, th... [ More ]