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Californians snap up tickets for new Mega Millions lottery gameNews Story
Californians dished out their first dollars Wednesday on a multistate lottery that has paid record jackpots as high as $363 million.The California debut of Mega Millions had people lining up at many stores as tickets were offered for the first time.The potential payoff seemed irresistible for players who ranged from parking attendants to sharp-dressed businesswomen.Computer administrator Eduardo Cartagena, 25, bought his ticket at a convenience store in downtown Los Angeles. I rarely buy tickets
Jun 23, 2005, 12:29 am - Todd - Lottery News

CA Lottery spars with legislator over Mega Millions legalityReply
The Legislature's attorneys disagreed, and a key lawmaker said he would introduce legislation that would allow California to participate in Mega Millions but require the other 11 states to pay the bulk of administrative costs.Won't happen. What is the color of the sky in that guy's world?
Jun 22, 2005, 8:52 pm - jeffrey - Lottery News

CA Lottery spars with legislator over Mega Millions legalityReply
The Legislature's attorneys disagreed, and a key lawmaker said he would introduce legislation that would allow California to participate in Mega Millions but require the other 11 states to pay the bulk of administrative costs. I'll bet the other 11 will be tickled pea green with that one.Jack
Jun 22, 2005, 8:00 pm - Rip Snorter - Lottery News

Sign the petition - eliminate computerized drawings!Reply
I don't imagine that the wolf cares that the fox is not giving the chickens a 'fair chance', as long as the fox shares.wolf (feds) --> <-- fox (states)The quickest 'legislation' would be for enough folks in computer-draw states to 'petition' their federal reserve notes to remain in their pockets until the matter is resolved to their taste.
Jun 4, 2005, 10:00 pm - time*treat - Lottery Discussion Forum

Sign the petition - eliminate computerized drawings!Reply
Yes, I agree with lottomike on this - the only way to combat this madness is through federal legislation. And for those who will instantly jump to the conclusion that the federal government cannot interfere with the states on this one, you are wrong. There are MANY federal laws already controlling many aspects of lottery games.
Jun 4, 2005, 4:45 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Delaware legislation eliminates computerized lottery drawingsReply
Todd, when I say we'll see I mean we'll see if this legislation holds together. If you'd been watching Delaware politics as long as I have you would know exactly what I mean. My Rep. Wally Caulk just quit the Republican party in disgust over the antics over the raises. I imagine he's going to be a bit distracted but I'll write him an email. See if you can get Smith to put this on his Website http://www.repwaynesmith.com/
Feb 16, 2005, 5:33 pm - ajaxdog - Lottery News

Delaware legislation eliminates computerized lottery drawingsReply
This is absolutely fantastic!! Maybe it will keep Illinois and other states from becoming computerized.........and done in a badly lit room............in someone's basement..............seven times but only the third draw counts.This really is great news. Also, House Majority Leader Wayne A. Smith, R-Clair Manor, and Sen. Nancy W. Cook, D-Kenton, form the bipartisan sponsorship for this landmark piece of legislation. Maybe these people should be remembered.
Feb 16, 2005, 12:29 am - GoArmy - Lottery News

Illinois internet lottery
Just got done watching the news. Illinois is trying to pass legislation that would make internet lottery possible. Is that good or bad? I probaly would buy a 5 dollar ticket just to see what it would look like. I'm not sure what I feel about it...how about you all !!
Feb 14, 2005, 3:22 pm - st.germain - Lottery Discussion Forum

Wyoming lottery bill barely nixedNews Story
On a split vote, the Wyoming House narrowly defeated legislation allowing residents to play the Powerball lottery.The vote was 29-29, two votes shy of passage, with two representatives excused. Nothing in this bill talks about the addiction, said Rep. Rodney Pete Anderson, R-Pine Bluffs, who led the opposition. It preys upon those who are on the fringe. ... Instead of buying things the family needs, they're buying lottery tickets. They're buying a lot of false hope. He also argued that state
Feb 9, 2005, 9:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Dispute erupts over use of Tennessee lottery fundsNews Story
Tennessee State Sen. Steve Cohen Thursday attacked Gov. Phil Bredesens pre-kindergarten initiative, saying the use of lottery money to fund the program is illegal and unconstitutional.Cohen (D-Memphis), the chief legislative architect of the state lottery, accused the administration of bringing intentionally low lottery projections to the legislature in 2003 numbers that ultimately led to the substantial surplus now available, he said.Bredesen called Cohens remarks astonishing.The lottery was de
Feb 4, 2005, 11:27 am - Todd - Lottery News