New Jersey Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services to allow them to operate

Comment #15

Justing618 — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:38:19 GMT

Yes i would pay a fee just to avoid the tax in my state. It's almost 9%. And I'm down to just playing one number per draw. So paying double really would not bother me. If i would be able to avoid the state tax I would make out better. It just seems like it can turn into a free for all. Just my opinion though. Thanks for the info. And Goodluck! But I do see both sides of this. As I like ball draw games and my state switched to computer draw. So I would be inclined to play ball draw in a different... [ More ]

Comment #14

kao1632 — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:53:00 GMT

Something you have to remember: Courier services charge for their service. That increases the price of a ticket. e.g. A US Powerball line costs me US$4 and a MM line costs $8.45. Are you willing to pay double every time you buy tickets just in case you win big ? I pay because that is my only option.. but I do limit buys to higher jackpots :)

Your bank might have reporting responsibility locally. (Person X received Y dollars from lottery provider Z.)

And.. avoiding paying state tax on a w... [ More ]

Comment #13

Justing618 — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:32:36 GMT

Seems fishy. If an outside entity can buy tickets. So if I don't wanna pay taxes in my state on a win. I can purchase a ticket in a different state as long as they have a currier service. example california because there's no state tax on lottery winnings Then it makes me wonder if said service would stiff you if you won? This is just my opinion... But it seems this could turn into tons of problems that can arise from this. I was thinking it was geared toward people who could not get to the stor... [ More ]

Comment #12

noise-gate — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:46:46 GMT

* That's right. This kill the patient to cure the disease mentality by other State lotteries isn't helpful in any way to it's players.

* Just an opinion, but having LP based in the State being the 400 lb Gorilla in the game, officials made a smart decision.

Comment #11

kao1632 — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:49:35 GMT

My experience as a foreigner living outside USA..

My courier service allows me to buy tickets in overseas lotteries. I play worldwide over the Internet

Some services buy your ticket (your order) and scan it (to prove that they bought it :)). Some (My service) just seem to add the lines I buy to their total order.

If your ticket wins anything, they claim the prize (but your account is credited immediately.. It may take time to actually get the cash for larger wins).

The courier p... [ More ]

Comment #10

kao1632 — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:37:58 GMT

that might work for you,but I am in New Zealand (That is a country at the bottom left of the Pacific ocean.. (That body of water off the west coast of USA

Comment #9

Justing618 — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:51:50 GMT

Makes sence. Thanks for the info

Comment #8

Todd — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:46:48 GMT

A lottery courier allows someone to play their state's lottery games over the Internet. What you are doing is paying a company a small extra fee to go to a store for you, buy the lottery tickets you request, and hold them on your behalf. If your ticket wins, they will redeem it for you and give you the money. But if you were to win a prize big enough to claim at lottery headquarters, they would arrange to hand you to the winning ticket, and you would take it yourself to lottery headquarters to c... [ More ]

Comment #7

Justing618 — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:03:10 GMT

What exactly is this service designed to do? Do they deliver lottery tickets or something? I'm kinda confused by this......

Comment #6

JustMaybe — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:21:01 GMT

One mans meat is another mans poison

So goes the saying.

Comment #5

Todd — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:18:06 GMT

I think this is New Jersey's way of allowing online sales without weakening the retailer model. You can see in the story that they are even forcing couriers to maintain their designated lottery terminal within a traditional retailer's premises.

For states that have too powerful of a retailer lobby, this is a good way to go. Banning is bad and unnecessary.

Comment #4

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:21:45 GMT

When will customers be able to buy on line or with their phones?? Must a stranglehold against that in New Jersey

Comment #3

NJPiney — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:18:53 GMT

Jackpocket was easy to use in NJ then they got bought by DraftKings and now their fee structure is more expensive. Better to go to a local store and allow the local owners to make small profit at least.

Comment #2

mypiemaster — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:15:52 GMT

Glad to see that NJ is playing it smart{ not stumbling and bumbling like TX has been doing lately}. Regulate them and make sure they stick to the rules. If NJ gets it right, they stand to reap the rewards because these couriers do a tremendous amount of business. Win, win for everybody. More revenue into NJ's coffers and more convenience for the players.

Comment #1

Tony Numbers — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:53:56 GMT

Don't use couriers look what happened to the winner in Texas. Buy your own tickets, check your own results, keep your mouth shut

New Jersey Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services to allow them to operate

Lottery Post — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:41:23 GMT

While other states ban, New Jersey aims to better incorporate couriers into the state lottery economy

By Kate Northrop

Last week, the New Jersey Lottery announced proposed rule changes that would regulate courier services and allow them to continue operating in the state.

While other states ban or consider pushing out lottery courier services, New Jersey is looking for ways to adjust its rules that would effectively streamline courier operations and allow them to operate more efficie... [ More ]