Colorado moves to forbid online lottery sales

Comment #22

Candlelight777 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:17:19 GMT

I keep trying to imagine teenagers walking around trying to figure out a way to play the lottery and all i can do is laugh because come on!! they are no more interested in playing the lottery then they are bingo! I am seriously about to bust a gut laughing every time i think about it. Now trying to figure out how to buy pot, beer and the like absolutely, but the lottery?

Oh dear, i guess this country better set up a special task force because according to republican Delgrosso , we have a new... [ More ]

Comment #21

RedStang — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:27:21 GMT

This is discrimination against midget players and that's why you never see them win. They can't reach the playslips or buttons on the scratch-off machine, so without online sales they will never have a chance. I wonder how Brian would feel if he had to climb on his buddys shoulder to buy a ticket.

Comment #20

Stack47 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:59:16 GMT

Loveland Republican Rep. Brian DelGrosso, the sponsor of the bill, says it's a way to curb underage gambling

I must have missed the story about underage gambling, specifically the lottery being a problem in Colorado and apparently a much bigger problem than underage drinking, smoking, and/or dope smoking. Reminds me of a professor who often used the example of the French Revolution in 1789 and how after 25 years with the defeat of Napoleon, the French people were no better off. Maybe DelGros... [ More ]

Comment #19

sully16 — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:48:21 GMT

Exactly

Comment #18

Drenick1 — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:19:57 GMT

Colorado has turned into an embarrassment for all those who use to love it.

Comment #17

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:48:20 GMT

LOL good one

Comment #16

dpoly1 — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:45:13 GMT

They are trying to emulate the Fruits and Nuts of California ......

Comment #15

GASMETERGUY — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:12:41 GMT

Truer words have yet to be written.

Look at any legislation going thru state capitols and you will find a business or group which will benefit greatly. At one time, probate court in Tennessee was open to any and all. Today you must employ a lawyer to go before probate. The lawyers benefit; the family loses. This happens every year in every state capitol. Colorado is no different.

Comment #14

CDanaT — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:39:20 GMT

No, It doesn't make sense

Our system of right and wrong is going down the road of making rules and regulations to have all control over everything. By goodness if you don't have good morals and decency,we will make a law out of it governing you to do so.

While you would think common sense and reasonableness would prevail, you know, YOU KNOW someones child would get on line and play the lottery,rack up $$ if they lost to mom/dads account. Lord forbid if they won !!....Can you see the... [ More ]

Comment #13

skalawa — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:16:20 GMT

It proablely has more to do with the retailers keeping their 5% sale commissions than keeping kids from buying tickets.

...... I have said before.. Instead of the retailers fighting to stop online ticket sales, they should get on board with it.. sell lottery rechargable cards, where peaople top up the amount they want on the card in store to use later online. They will still get the % from the sale, sure they wont get lots of sales on whatever stuff they may offer in the store by

Comment #12

Candlelight777 — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:39:16 GMT

Another day another shameful example of the political corruption practiced by this country's politicians to serve their own political interest at our expense and our freedom.....and sadly, it's all done according to our beloved politicians, because they know what is best for us and our kids when what it really comes down to is paving the way to serve their special interest. You just can't make this stuff up and it goes on everyday across this country and people continue to drink the cool aide.... [ More ]

Comment #11

NJJim — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:35:50 GMT

One of the things that concern me about online lottery sales is the state(s) get their paper trail on the details of your gambling habits. Of course, once a database is established, a profile is available to any agency that wants it bad enough. I don't know about all states, but here in New Jersey, there is a certain anonymity to winning and collecting cash under $600 per ticket over the counter. With online, even if you can collect certain amounts without taxes, the state(s) will be aware of su... [ More ]

Comment #10

Lucki723 — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 04:15:49 GMT

Makes me wonder what these lawmakers in Colorado are Smoking

Comment #9

Todd — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:58:03 GMT

This.

Banning anything always involves the loss of freedom, and bans are almost always done because they help someone who benefits from the ban. i.e., bans are bad on multiple levels.

Comment #8

RJOh — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:28:05 GMT

It proablely has more to do with the retailers keeping their 5% sale commissions than keeping kids from buying tickets.

Comment #7

KY Floyd — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:48:11 GMT

People in Colorado are trying to interfere with sensible ideas everywhere. Colorado Girls Scouts aren't allowed to sell cookies outside pot dispensaries.

https://www.facebook.com/girlscoutsofcolorado/posts/10151982015252781

Comment #6

atoz — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:31:41 GMT

I thought the same thing Todd as you when I read this....wow.... that state needs help. Colorado is starting to act like the White House does.

Comment #5

JonnyBgood07 — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:31:32 GMT

LOL ..I was thinking the same thing

I wish governments would stop trying to ban stuff. Just give people an ounce of credit for being able to think for themselves, and don't base every decision on the fact that a handful of people could possibly be affected

soooo true...and it's really all true freedom comes down to.Thinking for ones self and being able to live with their bad decisions should they have one or many

Comment #4

noise-gate — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:27:21 GMT

It's the Thin Air effect thinking. Lack of oxygen to the brain has major repercussions.

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helpmewin — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:23:57 GMT

Comment #2

mikeintexas — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:13:52 GMT

Comment #1

Todd — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:56:17 GMT

This makes total sense, right?

Pot is totally legal in Colorado, but lottery tickets can't be sold over the Internet.

It would be too easy for minors to get lottery tickets, but it's not easy for them to get the pot?

Colorado is becoming one mixed up state.

My goodness, I wish governments would stop trying to ban stuff. Just give people an ounce of credit for being able to think for themselves, and don't base every decision on the fact that a handful of people could possibly be affec... [ More ]

Colorado moves to forbid online lottery sales

Lottery Post — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:53:38 GMT

The Colorado House gave initial approval to prohibiting the sale of lottery tickets online.

The bill would forbid the Colorado Lottery Commission from approving such sales, and only in-person sales at licensed stores would be allowed. Lawmakers voted yes on the measure Monday with an unrecorded voice vote, setting up a final vote this week to refer the bill to the Senate.

Loveland Republican Rep. Brian DelGrosso, the sponsor of the bill, says it's a way to curb underage gambling.

Denver... [ More ]