Democrats take aim at bid to privatize Pa. lottery

Comment #4

Original Bey — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:27:03 GMT

Oh I toltally agree.

What frightens me is, the HOW behind these billion dollar pledges. I am losing my shirt as it is - lol

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haymaker — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:20:09 GMT

Given the chance, I don't think they would be interested in the poorly run operations unless they could have full control.

and that would not be a good thing for the players.

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Original Bey — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:10:31 GMT

It's the well ran lotteries that are out looking for bids. I think they've done such a great job and exploited every idea, but still challenge themselves to see enormous growth.

Ideas dried up and it leads them to look outside. I dont think the impact of this recession is being factored in enough.

Food? Lottery Ticket? It's an easy choice for most.

Comment #1

haymaker — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:33:55 GMT

Anyone notice how these companies only want to improve the well run lotteries ? hmmm....

Democrats take aim at bid to privatize Pa. lottery

Lottery Post — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:00:52 GMT

Democratic lawmakers are taking aim at GOP Gov. Tom Corbett administration's move to privatize the Pennsylvania Lottery's management, saying it is shrouded in secrecy and will result in a corporate giveaway that diverts hundreds of millions of dollars from the state's services for the elderly.

In a Friday letter, Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, D-Allegheny, asked Corbett for a slew of documents, including the proposed management agreement between the state and Britain-based Camelot Global S... [ More ]