Florida lawmakers seek to automate lottery ticket sales

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MaximumMillions — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 03:47:30 GMT

Nanny state BS.

I can't believe tickets can't be bought online and I can't believe they stipulate a minimum grocerie total before allowing you to charge tickets to your cc.

How charmingly medieval...

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music* — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:55:21 GMT

Do not be surprised when this record -breaking month brings a big win to a lucky Floridian. Maybe even the Mega Millions $180 million jackpot.

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PlanB — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:29:22 GMT

Too bad the online sales was shot down. It perhaps could have forced other states pull their heads out of the sand and improve their states lottery programs.

Florida lawmakers seek to automate lottery ticket sales

Lottery Post — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:30:40 GMT

The Florida Lottery and education in the state go hand in hand, with the department contributing more than $28 billion to education trust funds since 1988. Lawmakers think they can get that number to up with a bill that would make it easier for consumers to buy a ticket.

The idea for automated lottery terminals comes from a state study where it has been noted for two years in a row that ticket automation could increase revenues.

The Florida Lottery is coming off a record-breaking month. Mo... [ More ]