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Arkansas Gov. candidate's lottery figures appear unrealisticNews Story
Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter's claim that a state lottery would generate as much as $250 million for education far exceeds previous state estimates that his campaign said Monday were out of date.In announcing his candidacy last week, Halter proposed a state lottery to ease the financial burden of overhauling the state's education system. He said the $250 million figure was at the high end of estimates.Halter spokesman Bud Jackson said Monday that the campaign would provide more s
Jan 24, 2006, 8:06 am - Todd - Lottery News

Sign the petition - eliminate computerized drawings!Reply
START a NATIONWIDE BOYCOTT of ALL Computerized Lotteries and watch it take off like a pack of lies from a corrupt administration-- political or otherwise!
Jan 1, 2006, 8:37 pm - Greg - Lottery Discussion Forum

Here We Go Again-No Prize PayoutsReply
Start a nationwide boycott of ALL COMPUTERIZED games and watch it take off like a pack of lies from a corrupt administration-- political or otherwise!
Jan 1, 2006, 8:36 pm - Greg - Lottery Discussion Forum

Calif. lottery director to resignNews Story
Acting California Lottery Director Chon Gutierrez is resigning amid controversy created by Democrat lawmakers over the legality of California's recent entrance into the multi-state Mega Millions lotto game.Gutierrez, who recently served as a Schwarzenegger administration troubleshooter on government reorganization, told his top staff members that he was going on vacation and then would retire after 34 years of state service in various capacities under multiple administrations.Aides to Gov. Arnol
Aug 25, 2005, 2:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan Lottery to pioneer ads on lottery ticketsReply
More money could in theory be spent on prizes if the money made from ads is spent on administration costs.
May 3, 2005, 10:27 pm - MillionsWanted - Lottery News

RNG?Reply
I got a reply that said thanks for your interest in the Tn Lottery. Your email has been forwarded to the administration.
May 1, 2005, 6:42 pm - Tnplayer805 - Lottery Discussion Forum

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

Maine to use lottery proceeds instead of raising taxesNews Story
Maine Governor John Baldacci may draw from future lottery proceeds and delay pension costs as part of his approach to financing a new two-year state budget without raising taxes. Baldacci may also seek approval for changing some benefit standards in the state Medicaid program, which is known as MaineCare, to help cover a budget gap of about $740 million.Aides shied away from details and emphasized that the forthcoming budget package was subject to change. But planning for a Friday release to th
Jan 6, 2005, 11:09 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery Pools - Your Thoughts??Reply
Quote: Originally posted by Lottery_Analyst on November 21, 2003 I am considering starting a part time business to establish pools for small groups of people that would like to play together. For example, I would set up a pool for 5 people to play Mega Millions. Each person would contribute $5.00 and 90% of the pot would go to buying tickets and 10% for administration. So for $5.00, each person would have 22 tickets played for them and would be entitled to 1/5 of any of the winnings. This is on
Nov 21, 2003, 10:25 pm - RJOh - Lottery Discussion Forum

Delaware legalizes sports bettingNews Story
Table games are next; Maryland lawmakers worried Standing in front a screen displaying lines for the NFL, NBA and MLB, Gov. Jack Markell Thursday signed a sports betting bill into law at a ceremony inside the VIP room at Delaware Park racetrack and casino. After signing the legislation Markell said his administration looks forward to working with the state's three racinos to make the Delaware sports lottery as successful as possible. There is tremendous interest in the sports lottery t
May 15, 2009, 8:45 am - Todd - Lottery News