Voters overwhelmingly approve Arkansas state lottery

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ronki — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:10:16 GMT

good for them

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chasingadream — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:40:14 GMT

I wonder which muti-state they will go with. I always thought it would be PB but since only a small section borders another MM state, they may decide to go with MM. the rest of the state is surrounded by PB states. it might be much more economical for them to choose MM.

Besides MM needs another state.

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spy153 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:48:23 GMT

I wish Virginia would fix their subscription service so I can stop my trips across the border to play MM.

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wizeguy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:09:02 GMT

Congrats to Arkansas.

Welcome to Lottery Post mctracy21

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trulyblessed — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:42:38 GMT

Congratulations

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ThatScaryChick — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:37:03 GMT

I agree. Those states who don't offer lotteries are losing money to other states because people are crossing border lines to buy them.

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Tenaj — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:31:14 GMT

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mctracy21 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:29:36 GMT

Absolutely! Welcome to the 21st century! It's about time! I think there will be some issues with folks who shouldn't be buying tickets when they should be doing something otherwise with their money but most lottery ticket buyers are the ones who can afford $5-$10 each week or each month....why keep giving the money to other states? Lets keep it in ours! Good job Arkansas voters! I look at it this way, if you don't believe in the lottery, don't buy a ticket.

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diamondpalace — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:42:37 GMT

The new generation will eventually change and shape the old traditions. I am glad Arkansas decided to join in on the fun.

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myturn — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:45:33 GMT

The Arkansas lottery should have a subscription service, like the Massachusetts lottery, so people from out of state can participate and raise additional revenue for education.

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myturn — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:43:07 GMT

It is nice to see common sense prevail. Even if one is opposed to gambling, which is a perfectly legitimate point of view to hold, why let the perfect be the enemy of the good? Millions of dollars have left the state, to assist students in other states, as people buy tickets in other state lotteries. People who are opposed to lotteries are still free not to participate, the lottery will be voluntary. The anti-lottery side did not help their cause by trying to block the issue from being put to th... [ More ]

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GamerMom — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:14:01 GMT

I wish there was another vote for an Alabama state lottery

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Set4life — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:00 GMT

That is great news, as for UMAG lol, if you dont like it, dont buy it.

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JAP69 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:08:16 GMT

United Methodists Against Gambling (UMAG) and The Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church deeply regret that Amendment 3 has passed. We felt, and continue to feel, that a state-run lottery is not in the best interest of the people of Arkansas.

Looks like the people decided what was in their best interest.

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BabyJC — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:30:36 GMT

FYI - NBC's show LIFE is about a lottery club tonight.

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ThatScaryChick — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:11:07 GMT

Congrats to Arkansas

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MaddMike51 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:51:45 GMT

Congratulations,Arkansas

Comment #1

NBey6 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:33:09 GMT

$$ Congratulations Arkansas

Voters overwhelmingly approve Arkansas state lottery

Lottery Post — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:29:06 GMT

Voters have approved a measure creating a statewide lottery for Arkansas, overturning a ban set in the state's constitution since 1874.

About two-thirds of voters supported the lottery measure championed by Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, which will fund college scholarships through ticket sales. About 36 percent cast votes against the measure.

Halter has said a lottery would raise $100 million annually and likely would have scratch-off games and lottery drawings like other states. The Legislature w... [ More ]