WV Lottery revenue continues climb, with sports betting on horizon

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cbr$ — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:58:20 GMT

Congratulation to New Jersey Mississippi on your sport betting.

I wonder if this overturned federal law banning sport betting could help AL.

I dare to dream

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Bleudog101 — Wed, 23 May 2018 20:56:28 GMT

Wow, should know better than to doubt you music*. The price went up 100% on 15 JAN 2012 to $2/ticket; $3 with Powerplay.

One of those lottery shows featured Jack and said winning was the worst thing that ever happened to him. Divorce and death of a loved one through drug abuse.

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music* — Wed, 23 May 2018 16:37:46 GMT

Way to go, West Virginia, Lottery.

Where is Jack Whittaker when you need him. Jack won $315 million on Christmas Day 2002. His story is a sad tale. I believe he supported the casinos, race tracks, and the Lottery. Jack lived in Hurricane, WV at the time.

Jack won by purchasing 100 quick picks for $100.00

WV Lottery revenue continues climb, with sports betting on horizon

Lottery Post — Wed, 23 May 2018 14:32:54 GMT

West Virginia Lottery revenue continued to climb in April, as more money spent on video lottery and traditional online and scratch-off games offset declining revenue numbers at the state's racetrack casinos.

Fortunately, our pluses are ahead of our minuses, so we are about 1 percent ahead on sales, Lottery Director Alan Larrick said after Tuesday's Lottery Commission meeting.

Traditional lottery sales are up 7 percent so far this budget year, while limited video lottery at bars, clubs and... [ More ]