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Ohio Supreme Court upholds state joining multistate lotteryNews Story
Ohio can participate legally in a multistate lottery but cant take profits from the lottery away from education, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that largely favored the state.Lottery opponents said the ruling could make it easier for Ohio to introduce electronic slot machines at racetracks.Ohio joined the Mega Millions game in May 2002. Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Washington also participate in Mega Millions draw
Nov 20, 2003, 6:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

State to display odds of winningNews Story
When Tennesseans start playing the lottery next year, they'll know something dreamers in many other states don't: the odds of winning.State law doesn't require the odds to be advertised, but Tennessee lottery chief Rebecca Paul believes it's good business to do so. Every place I've ever been has prominently displayed it in brochures, at point of sale, where people get their play slips, where they fill them out, Paul said. It's important to have it there and ready and available for anybody who
Nov 10, 2003, 4:51 am - Todd - Lottery News

Texas LotteryReply
Hi Rebecka,I think it's time you Texans learn who's in charge of Texas...Those people who create and make those stupid decisions or the people who elect them and put them in office.I am fed up to my nostrils with stupid,unexplained,no reason for,down right idiotic legislation by lottery officials who's jobs are not elected positions.I guess Texas is not above the same negative political restraints as the rest of the country. lottoscorp
Apr 17, 2003, 2:41 pm - lottoscorp - Jackpot Games Forum

Petittion/Survey Ny Lotto Public:Reply
Lottoscorp:I don't think it's grant .You probably would have to notify your state assembly/state senate member. They probably have more important legislation to consider.The best possible thing I can think of is a boycott that would start as soon as there is news of a jackpot hit (hopefully Thursday morning.) You can't expect people to stop playing until the prize is at the minimum level ($3 million or less).
Apr 14, 2003, 12:58 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Lotto TEXASReply
Todd: I voted for the 6/59, because TX has not passed legislation to go multi-state. After TX has Mega Millions (doubt they'd want PB) they could simply make the 6/59 two plays for $1 (though they would need new bet slips again).
Feb 23, 2003, 7:38 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Ever play MUSL Hot Lotto ?Reply
$1.4 million/$840,000 cash Wednesday 2/19. I have a hunch NORTH DAKOTA will have Hot Lotto by Labor Day; DC joins in August. Remember that ND's legislation (currently) allows only MULTI-STATE games; this means ND would not be able to sell scratchers except for the Powerball TV game show.
Feb 16, 2003, 7:01 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Ohio may have to wait for Biggame Mega MillionsReply
The same is true here in New York. However, the legislation allowing NY to sell multi-state tickets also included Indian-run casions and video lottery terminals at most horse tracks.
May 9, 2002, 2:27 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lump SumReply
From the FAQ (a list of Frequently-Asked Questions) on the Big Game site:Q. After I buy a ticket, can it be changed from annuity to cash option?A. Federal legislation states that if you are a jackpot prize winner but did not choose the cash option at the time of purchase AND you claim your prize within sixty (60) days of the drawing, you will have one last chance to choose the cash option. If you choose the cash option at the time of purchase you cannot change to annuity.
Apr 16, 2002, 1:37 pm - Guest - Lottery Discussion Forum

Arkansas lottery players now can buy tickets with debit cardsNews Story
Starting this summer, retailers selling tickets for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery will be authorized to accept payment by debit cards, thanks to a new law that zipped through the Legislature in 23 days with little fanfare. Since the lottery started selling tickets on Sept. 28, 2009, the law allowed only cash to be used in transactions. Now Arkansas will join most other state lotteries by allowing debit-card use. Senate Bill 617 sponsored by Sen. Trent Garner, R-El Dorado is now Act 876
Apr 17, 2017, 11:26 am - Todd - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery director Rollo Redburn retiresNews Story
Redburn helped launch the state lottery and leaves behind some big shoes to fill By Kate Northrop Last week, the Oklahoma Lottery said farewell to the Director who was instrumental in vouching for and establishing the state's lottery. Rollo Redburn, 68, retired from his position as Lottery Commission Director after his final day on the job last Friday. He played an essential role in pushing for the approval of the organization in 2005. First serving in the agency as Director of Administ
Nov 5, 2020, 2:04 pm - Todd - Lottery News