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Aug 27, 2009, 12:21 am - markp1950 - Lottery News

Once again, no lottery for WyomingNews Story
The Wyoming House has defeated legislation that would have created a state lottery and allowed Wyoming to take part in the Powerball lottery. The House voted 35-25 against the bill Monday. Proponents said the lottery would have raised $11 million a year for the Hathaway Scholarship program. The scholarship is awarded to Wyoming students who attend the University of Wyoming or any of the state's community colleges. Rep. Allen Jaggi, R-Lyman, opposed the bill. Jaggi questioned whether the
Feb 12, 2009, 9:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming Lottery rolls out new Keno gameNews Story
Lottery expands to social establishments By Kate Northrop Keno has made its way to Wyoming and officially launched on Sunday. Sunday, the Wyoming Lottery launched its newest draw game, Keno, which features 300 drawings a day with drawings every four minutes. Keno is available to play at all Wyoming Lottery locations across the state and is best played in social establishments like bars, restaurants and social clubs, the Lottery said. The game boasts a grand prize of $200,000
Sep 19, 2022, 6:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming Lottery expansion faces hurdles despite state money woesNews Story
As Wyoming loses millions of dollars in revenue from its declining minerals extraction industry, the state lottery has started paying off by distributing some of its profits to cash-strapped cities and towns. A member of the board that oversees the Wyoming Lottery says the state might want to look at an expansion to tap even more revenue. But that would require expanding the type of games allowed a prospect that faces long odds in a Legislature wary of encouraging compulsive gambling. WyoL
May 30, 2016, 2:07 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Judge: Wyoming Lottery lawsuit against man can continueNews Story
A judge has denied a Cheyenne man's request to dismiss a lawsuit the Wyoming Lottery Corporation is pressing against him that seeks to force him to stop criticizing it to national lottery groups and others. The corporation filed a lawsuit this spring protesting that Edward Atchison had written to national groups and Wyoming newspapers saying the lottery needs to do more to address problem gambling. The corporation seeks a court order directing him not to interfere with its business relationsh
Oct 23, 2015, 12:44 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming lottery bill clears first hurdleNews Story
The bill will go to the House floor for debate A Wyoming House panel recommended Friday that the state House pass a bill creating a lottery. The Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee voted 7-2 that House Bill 170 pass. The lottery should generate $11 million a year for the Hathaway Scholarships, according to bill sponsor Rep. Sue Wallis, R-Recluse. As the money builds up, Wallis hopes some of it could be used for early childhood and preschool programs. The lotter
Feb 7, 2009, 10:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming lawmakers again debate state lotteryNews Story
A Wyoming state House of Representatives committee will decide Friday whether a bill to create a state lottery to benefit education and the horse industry will survive. Kids and horses epitomize the spirit of Wyoming, bill sponsor Rep. Sue Wallis, R-Recluse, told the House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee on Monday. Wagering also is an old tradition in ranch country, she added. A conservative estimate shows a lottery with entry tickets sold at retail stores would
Feb 3, 2009, 3:00 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming Lottery looks at offering statewide raffleNews Story
While seeking permission last week to add a fourth game for Wyoming lottery players this year, WyoLotto officials were also looking at offering a statewide raffle. Right now we're doing research and focus groups on raffles to get an idea of what people think of them, WyoLotto CEO Jon Clontz said. Clontz said raffles could be held once or twice a year, beginning in 2017. The Wyoming Lottery Corp. board of directors would have to approve adding the raffle. You can give money away, but m
Mar 25, 2016, 4:33 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Judge gives Wyoming Lottery 15 days to amend lawsuitNews Story
A state judge is giving the Wyoming Lottery Corporation 15 days to amend its lawsuit that seeks to block a local man from criticizing the corporation. The corporation filed a lawsuit this spring against Edward Atchison of Cheyenne. The suit alleges that Atchison told national lottery groups the corporation wasn't following its statutory mandates and needs to do more to address problem gambling. The Wyoming Legislature authorized the corporation in 2013. Tickets went on sale last year. C
Dec 1, 2015, 10:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

Wyoming House committee advances lottery billNews Story
A Wyoming House committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would allow the state to join the multi-state Powerball lottery. The profits would go to fix county and city roads. The sole purpose of House Bill 77 is to provide entertainment, said the sponsor, Rep. David Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne. The bill establishes a quasi state corporation with nine members appointed by the governor. The corporation's job is to develop a business plan and to find money to run the lottery. If they can't get t
Jan 30, 2013, 11:29 am - Todd - Lottery News