Private management could be Alabama lottery option

Comment #5

RedStang — Sun, 24 May 2015 02:45:21 GMT

I wouldn't get excited. i doubt a Private management can provide a legit lotto but for Alabama residents it's a great step in the right direction.

Comment #4

Stack47 — Sun, 24 May 2015 02:41:54 GMT

Having no experience in the lottery field, we're just going to have to look at what other states have done and what's worked best for them, he said.

Probably the best way to start a new lottery, but just like in Wyoming, somebody will demand that the salaries be disclosed.

Comment #3

TnTicketlosers — Sat, 23 May 2015 14:45:13 GMT

Tennessee,Mississippi and Alabama will love this if it is passed,I know I will,cant wait for a legit Lottery closer to my home.

Comment #2

Technut — Sat, 23 May 2015 02:22:15 GMT

Looks like Alabama is one step closer to the end result i figured they would decide upon.

Comment #1

myturn — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:48:39 GMT

Alabama should look at the UK 's National Lottery. It is the most successful lottery in the world, and the vast majority of the British people trust their national lottery. The state government should get in touch with the UK 's National Lottery Commission and pick their brains.

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Private management could be Alabama lottery option

Lottery Post — Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:34 GMT

If Alabama gets a lottery, private management may at least be an option.

But the Republican leader of the Senate said Wednesday he did not want to commit to any particular proposal, being wary of some of the negative experiences of other states with private managers.

Having no experience in the lottery field, we're just going to have to look at what other states have done and what's worked best for them, he said.

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