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Wyoming Legislature works on lottery bill compromiseNews Story
Don't bet just yet on a bill that would allow a lottery and multistate games such as Powerball in Wyoming. The state House of Representatives on Monday voted not to agree with changes the Senate made to the proposal despite the measure's main sponsor supporting the Senate version. Last week, the Senate amended the bill to change how the lottery's proceeds would be used. The Senate version specifies that any proceeds outside of the expenses and prizes will go to support the state school
Feb 26, 2013, 2:00 pm - Lottery News

Tax on Kentucky Lottery tickets no longer being consideredNews Story
Your outrage was heard Kentucky lawmakers won't pursue a 6% tax on lottery tickets as a source of revenue to shore up the state's financially troubled pension system for government retirees. House Speaker Greg Stumbo said that idea was rejected out of concern that a tax might have stifled sales of lottery tickets that generate money for education programs in Kentucky. Instead, Stumbo said lawmakers will unveil legislation on Tuesday that will call for the lottery to create new games, in
Feb 26, 2013, 1:18 pm - Lottery News

Wyoming Senate passes lottery billNews Story
Includes video report The Wyoming Senate voted 18-10 Friday for a bill to allow a state lottery and multi-state games such as the Powerball. However, the bill designates revenue from the games for long-term school improvements, contrary to the bill as it came from the House. The revised measure will return to the House. The Senate approval came after years of attempts for a lottery that only got as far as the House. This year the Senate took House Bill 177 and changed the recipients of
Feb 22, 2013, 10:45 pm - Lottery News

Kentucky Democrats propose taxing lottery ticketsNews Story
Democratic House leaders want to add a 6 percent sales tax to Kentucky Lottery purchases and expand the selection of lottery games as a way to increase funding for the state's ailing pension system. House State Government Chairman Brent Yonts, D-Greenville, said adding a 6 percent sales tax on lottery games could generate about $49 million a year for the state. Adding additional games to the lottery could generate an additional $70 million to $90 million, he said. Combined, Yonts predicted
Feb 22, 2013, 11:34 am - Lottery News

Final Wyoming Senate vote on lottery bill coming FridayNews Story
A bill that would allow a Wyoming lottery and multi-state games such as Powerball received preliminary approval in the state Senate on Wednesday. The senate voted 17-to-12 to advance the bill. It already has passed the House and would need two more votes in the Senate. It's scheduled for its final vote Friday. The bill would allow a state lottery or multi-state games, but would not allow the sale of instant tickets, scratch-off tickets or electronic games. Supporters of the bill say Wyo
Feb 22, 2013, 7:03 am - Lottery News

Nevada governor signs online gambling billNews Story
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation Thursday legalizing online gambling in Nevada, capping a dizzying day at the Legislature as lawmakers passed the bill through the Assembly and Senate as an emergency measure. Nevada wanted to beat New Jersey, its East Coast casino rival, to the online gambling punch. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie previously vetoed an online wagering bill but has indicated he may sign an amended version next week. Sandoval and Nevada legislative leaders said it was im
Feb 22, 2013, 6:01 am - Lottery News

Wyoming lottery bill advances to Senate floorNews Story
Updated, 8:05 pm A Senate committee has endorsed a bill that would bring the lottery to Wyoming. The Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee voted 3-2 Tuesday in support of House Bill 77. The bill, which has already passed the House, goes to the Senate floor for debate. No one is quite sure about its odds of passing. The proposal allows the state to offer a state lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as the Powerball. Proceeds would go to local cities,
Feb 12, 2013, 7:42 pm - Lottery News

NC lottery bill won't ban welfare recipient salesNews Story
A key North Carolina House leader says a bill he's drawing up about the North Carolina state lottery won't include a provision prohibiting ticket sales to people receiving public assistance or who are in bankruptcy. Speaker Pro Tempore Paul Stam of Apex said Wednesday the provision was the least important part of his proposal. He said got questions from all sides on the lottery issue about the provision. Some critics questioned singling out the poor or how retailers would enforce the law.
Jan 31, 2013, 8:45 am - 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 - Lottery News

N.J. Assembly approves measures to slow Gov.'s plan to privatize lotteryNews Story
The New Jersey Assembly Monday passed a measure that would force Gov. Chris Christie to seek the Legislature's approval for his plan to privatize parts of the state lottery, which Democratic lawmakers said is being pushed through under the radar without oversight. The bill (A3614), approved 45-29, largely along party lines, would give the Legislature the power to reject or accept the 15-year, $120 million contract the Christie administration is reviewing. Current law does not require Christie
Jan 29, 2013, 6:52 am - Lottery News