Starved state budgets prompt new interest in online gambling

Comment #18

rdgrnr — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:51:49 GMT

Democrats control our Senate and the head Democrat, Harry Reid, takes care of the Casino owners in Las Vegas who have made him a very wealthy man.

As long as he is in power, the lotteries won't be allowed to compete in any way shape or form that threatens Vegas revenue.

Period.

Comment #17

myturn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:39:53 GMT

There is enormous scope for lotteries to raise additional revenue. More states lotteries should follow the Massachusetts lottery's example, and allow people from out of state to participate in their lotteries. Washington should follow the UK's example and should establish Premium Bonds.

Comment #16

brownsy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:14:47 GMT

Personally I think all states should be allowed to open casinos---

I have never seen an empty casino yet

Comment #15

tiggs95 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:47:08 GMT

Some guys just can't make an honest living anymore without some hick from the sticks sticking his nose in everytime ole Harry takes a bribe...So what if he get's thousands or maybe millionsnunder the table it's an honest living...leave the crook alone..And sully you should know better then to hang out with a redneck..

Comment #14

rdgrnr — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:13:28 GMT

Hope springs eternal though.

Maybe someday enough good Americans will stand up in Nevada to throw that crook out of office and into jail where he belongs.

We get our rights from God, not some weasel like Harry Reid.

Comment #13

sully16 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:59:47 GMT

I agree,

Comment #12

rdgrnr — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:50:54 GMT

Las Vegas casino owners have made Harry Reid a multi-millionaire.

And as long as he's bought and paid for, we ain't gonna be playin' online in any substantial measure.

And the Las Vegas unions will see to it that Harry the Weasel will be there as long as he lives.

Sad but true.

Comment #11

sully16 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:57:00 GMT

Michigan just did a survey about buying tickets on-line, it's turning into a trend .

Comment #10

rdgrnr — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:53:16 GMT

That's right and you should tell them to get out of Tibet!

And stop eating dogs!

Mao looked like Moe from the 3 Stooges. Spread out or I'll murdelize ya

Comment #9

jackpotismine — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:35:48 GMT

THE GOVERNMENT IS THE BIGGIST MAFIA

Comment #8

jarasan — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:32:33 GMT

DC govt is a rip off. These morons want statehood. They are so corrupt they make Al Capone look like an amateur. I wouldn't trust these criminals with anything especially on line gambling.

Comment #7

redhot7 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:20:56 GMT

The problem with online gambling is it requires a credit card and you don't want your credit card company to find out that you are gambling. They may cancel or reduce the credit limit because they might think that you are a high risk customer.

Comment #6

haymaker — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:08:35 GMT

wow, sounds like you need to organize a no buy to get the state's attn'

like a boycott,maybe to get their attn.

if they new how many ppl. were going to ga. or va. maybe they would start payin attn

Comment #5

haymaker — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:53:46 GMT

the elected officials who work for us just can not help themselves,gotten to used to spendin our $, vote em out.

all of em.

not savin mine.

time to send a message!

minds me of that tune. i been sent to send a message,god bless texas

Comment #4

TnTicketlosers — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:02:17 GMT

Well if we were treated right we wouldnt go to the other states.I drive 1 and half hour to Georgia..Look at midday payout here in Tennessee 9 Thousand payout,,,and Georgia people complain about a 283 Thousand payout,I dont get it.If they lived here and had to put up with bull snip ,they would shut up.....Yes I will keep going there to play.I'm not a greedy person or spoiled,but we would like to have a win at least once a year.Personally I wish they would shut down these people in Nashville.... [ More ]

Comment #3

rdgrnr — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:13:19 GMT

I heard that DC really gouges lottery winners with taxes already.

I wonder if they'll do the same with online gamblers.

Comment #2

temptustoo — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:53:50 GMT

Kind of funny how gambling was the BIG SIN and no one wanted it and now that all these states are broke and so I guess it is okay.. ANYWAY TO GET YOUR $$$$$ EVEN TAKING THE OLD FARM FOLKS MONEY HERE IN IOWA... CASINO'S IN THE CORN FIELDS.. THIS COUNTRY IS ON A DOWNWARD SPIRAL ...

Comment #1

diamondpalace — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:49:31 GMT

Built it and they will come.

Starved state budgets prompt new interest in online gambling

Lottery Post — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:05:34 GMT

The District of Columbia is not thrilled that its residents are traveling to Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to gamble in casinos. Starved for cash, like states across the country, the district wants some of the millions in revenue that gambling generates each year.

So district officials want residents to gamble closer to home inside their homes, actually. Or in cafes, restaurants and bars. By year's end the district hopes to introduce an Internet gambling hub that would allow Washin... [ More ]