Search

Poll: More than two-thirds of Alabamians favor lotteryNews Story
A recent poll shows that more than two-thirds of Alabamians support a state lottery to benefit public education, which an overwhelming majority said is a high priority for them.The random telephone poll of 609 voting-age Alabamians, conducted by the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University, found that 55.1 percent of respondents strongly support an education lottery and an additional 13.8 percent support it, bringing the figure to 68.9 percent in favor.About 24.6 percent of thos
Oct 7, 2004, 8:12 am - Lottery News

N.C. Governor changes tactics in push for lotteryNews Story
Easley still wants lottery as a revenue source, but he's gentler about it nowGov. Mike Easley never got the state lottery he pushed for when running for office four years ago. His Republican opponents, some Democratic lawmakers and even some of his biggest supporters in other policy areas have blocked it or spoken against it.But the Democratic governor who's running for re-election still wants one.He teased one gaming opponent, his outgoing state education Superintendent Mike Ward, late last mon
Sep 27, 2004, 7:34 am - Lottery News

Poll: most Americans would continue working after lottery winNews Story
If you won $10 million in the lottery, would you continue to work, or would you stop working? In a poll released by Gallup this week, 55 percent of respondents said they would continue to work, while 44 percent said they would kiss the boss or their business bye-bye. Between the sexes, more men (61 percent) than women (48 percent) said they'd stay on a career path despite such a big windfall. And among the age groups, 59 percent of the younger set (defined as those under 50) said they'd
Sep 17, 2004, 8:37 am - Lottery News

Lottery issue low-key in race for N.C. governorNews Story
Remember the lottery?Democrat Mike Easley backed starting a game when he ran for governor four years ago. That was a popular move since polls say a majority of North Carolinians support the state getting into the gambling biz.Easley won but hasn't delivered the goods. And it's fair for lotto fans to wonder whether he would be able to do so if elected to a second term.Unlike 2000, the current gubernatorial campaign offers a clear contrast on the issue. Easley's opponent, Republican Patrick Ballan
Aug 16, 2004, 9:29 am - Lottery News

N.C. lottery unlikely for this termNews Story
Dont bet on buying a lottery ticket in North Carolina anytime soon.Gov. Mike Easley, who has advocated a lottery since before he took office in 2001, continues to push for a lottery. But even the primary supporter of a North Carolina lottery in the state House said it would not happen this year.The 2004 short session of the General Assembly is supposed to tackle the states budget and non-controversial issues, House Co-Speakers Richard Morgan, R-Moore, and Jim Black, D-Mecklenburg, have said.Its
May 17, 2004, 7:33 am - Lottery News

S.C. lottery machines crash on drawing dayNews Story
Some N.C. Buyers Left Without TicketsSome North Carolina lottery players hoping to cash in on South Carolina's Powerball lottery walked away with nothing Wednesday after the state's lottery buying network went down. South Carolina's network crashed around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday due to a Bellsouth issue, according to the South Carolina Educational Lottery Office. We had one lady from North Carolina who wanted to buy a ticket but had to leave empty-handed, convenience store clerk John Traylor said.
Apr 29, 2004, 7:47 am - Lottery News

GOP candidates show flexibility towards N.C. lotteryNews Story
Republicans competing for the North Carolina gubernatorial nomination are showing more flexibility on the issue of a lottery than they did four years ago, but few seem to view the issue as a lynchpin in this year's campaign.While four of six major GOP candidates make similar arguments against a numbers game, Southern Pines insurance executive George Little wants everyone to know he's different. Unlike most of the candidates in this race, I support the right of the people to vote on an advisory r
Mar 23, 2004, 4:21 am - Lottery News

Arkansas poll shows more support for lottery than higher taxesNews Story
A poll shows that most Arkansans would not support increased income taxes to pay for education reform, and about half oppose a sales tax increase, but many are willing to take a chance on a lottery.The poll was conducted by Opinion Research Associates Incorporated of Little Rock for the Stephens Media Group. The survey showed that 71% were opposed to paying more in income taxes to support public education.The poll also showed that only 47% support a penny increase in the sales tax with proceeds
Feb 6, 2004, 6:48 am - Lottery News

N.C. surrounded by state gamblingNews Story
Tennessees launch of a state lottery on Tuesday leaves North Carolina surrounded by states sponsoring gambling games.The arrival of Tennessees lottery will dventually be a timesaver for Gail Nelson of Waynesville. A couple of times a year, she makes the 90-minute drive to Landrum, S.C., to buy $20 worth of lottery tickets for multimillion-dollar drawings.Her Haywood County home is just 30 minutes from the Tennessee line, and she said shell visit the Volunteer State once its lottery grows beyond
Jan 20, 2004, 6:16 am - Lottery News

Lottery Dead Issue in Alabama LegislatureNews Story
Recent news accounts suggest the lottery will be back in the legislature this session due to discussion of budget shortfalls. Sen. Barron (D-Fyffe) said, I think we'll vote to let you vote on the lottery. Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) indicated he would seek to introduce a constitutional amendment legalizing casinos and a lottery and Rep. Randy Hinshaw, (D- Meridianville) stated, We're in the position now where nothing is off the table. The Christian Coalition of Alabama distributes Candid
Jan 16, 2004, 5:15 pm - Lottery News