Virginia Lottery March profits took a big hit

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Bleudog101 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:31:30 GMT

Refreshing to see that Powerball increased $8 million even though the jackpot was much smaller than Mega Millions which only goes up $5 million each time anymore even though the jackpot is much higher. Must be an algorithm they use

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Stack47 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:50:07 GMT

I have no problem getting tickets on any Online game from vending machines providing I have the exact amount. The thing is many of the stores where I regularly purchase tickets have new clerks and are clueless if the vending machine has a problem. If the machine is down or there is no machine the next best option is filling out a play slip, handing it to a clerk, and having the correct amount of money. And I always use plenty of the hand sanitizer in my car.

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Bleudog101 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:16:21 GMT

To H double hockey sticks to Stop Predatory Gambling. Probably another group 'do as I say, not as I do'.

Virginia Lottery March profits took a big hit

Lottery Post — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:45:36 GMT

The Virginia Lottery is still running during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its March profits dropped 28 percent, according to a new agency report.

The Lottery took in $48 million in profits for March, down more than a quarter compared to the same month last year.

Though Gov. Ralph Northam has shut down virtually all types of indoor entertainment including the Rosie's gambling facilities operated by Colonial Downs he has not ordered the Lottery, a state agency, to stop selling tickets. Most Lo... [ More ]