Minnesota Lottery suspended during government shutdown

Jul 2, 2011, 9:51 pm (52 comments)

Minnesota Lottery

By Todd Northrop

The budget impasse in the Minnesota state capital is having a widespread effect across the state — including at the state lottery.

Many state services, including the Minnesota state lottery, ceased operations Friday.

The Lottery closed all its offices 5 p.m. Thursday, and no lottery tickets were available for sale after 11:59 p.m.  During the shutdown, lottery tickets cannot be validated or paid out.

Players currently holding winning tickets should sign them immediately and place them in a safe location until they can be redeemed after lottery operations resume.

No second-chance drawings will be held during the shutdown and players will not be able to enter non-winning tickets.  Players should hold on to non-winning tickets and enter them after operations resume.

Starting Thursday evening, the Minnesota Lottery's Web site displayed the following information to visitors:

DUE TO THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, THE MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY IS CLOSED AND THIS WEBSITE IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED.

No Lottery tickets may be sold or winning tickets redeemed until further notice.

Please sign any winning tickets and retain in a secure location.

We have tried to provide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about the shutdown and you may link to those questions here.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Once the state budget crisis is resolved and lottery operations resume, players will again be able to redeem winning tickets and purchase lottery tickets from state lottery retailers.

Lottery Post Staff

Comments

JADELottery's avatarJADELottery

No drawings, too?

Hmm, I bought multiple draw tickets, do I get my money back if they have no drawings as well?

TRUEBELIEVER's avatarTRUEBELIEVER

 When you shut down the lottery you know things are bad  i never heard of lottery shutting down.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Wouldn't it have made sense to leave OPEN those offices that BRING IN revenue? Roll Eyes

myturn's avatarmyturn

This is incredibly stupid! Whatever one may think of the state government, the lottery is generating revenue for the state and should continue, regardless of what else is happening in the state. I am against privatizing state lotteries, however, if it prevents lunacy like this, maybe it is the way to go.

 

People should respond my playing out of that lotteries and let their elected officials know. If you can't travel, you can play the Massachusetts lottery by phone, and you don't need to reside in that state. They will send you a subscription confirmation by UPS.

CashWinner$

Thankfully, we live close enough to the state line, that we could hop-over & still get our tickets....Whew -

Hope our government gets their act together soon though! We need our lotto-fix!! Smash

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by JADELottery on Jul 2, 2011

No drawings, too?

Hmm, I bought multiple draw tickets, do I get my money back if they have no drawings as well?

this happened in jersey 2 years ago you're $ should be OK.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 2, 2011

Wouldn't it have made sense to leave OPEN those offices that BRING IN revenue? Roll Eyes

this happend in jersey 2 years ago,POLITICS.thats all.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

I've seen it on the news.

Dem Governor won't agree to cut spending, insists on more spending and raising taxes to cover it.

Just the thing that got them into this mess.

But you have to wonder about people who would elect Stuart Smalley to the Senate anyway. (Anybody have that picture of him in the diapers with the baby bottle?)  That picture should be their state symbol, lol.

Dollar419's avatarDollar419

Quote: Originally posted by myturn on Jul 2, 2011

This is incredibly stupid! Whatever one may think of the state government, the lottery is generating revenue for the state and should continue, regardless of what else is happening in the state. I am against privatizing state lotteries, however, if it prevents lunacy like this, maybe it is the way to go.

 

People should respond my playing out of that lotteries and let their elected officials know. If you can't travel, you can play the Massachusetts lottery by phone, and you don't need to reside in that state. They will send you a subscription confirmation by UPS.

I totally agree with you, if the lotteries run by private companies, they could not shut down the lottery because they cannot balance the budget, and therefore the revenues would continue to come in.  This is very bad decision and I feel sorry for all of the lottery players in the State of MinnesotaUnhappy 

HANG IN THERE!!

Dollar419's avatarDollar419

Quote: Originally posted by JADELottery on Jul 2, 2011

No drawings, too?

Hmm, I bought multiple draw tickets, do I get my money back if they have no drawings as well?

I hope you did get your money back.  Hang in there!!

JADELottery's avatarJADELottery

From MN Lottery FAQ

 

Shutdown FAQ

Now that the Lottery is closed, what will happen?

Like many other state agencies, the Lottery will close on July 1st since a budget agreement was not finalized.  You will not be able to purchase Lottery tickets or redeem winning tickets during the shutdown period.  Lottery terminals at retailer locations will not allow those transactions. Winning tickets under $600 can still be cashed at Lottery retailers until 11:59 on June 30th.

• When will I know when the Lottery is back in business?

The Lottery will do its best to begin selling and redeeming tickets as quickly as possible once a budget agreement is finalized and all state agencies are allowed to reopen at full capacity.  For the latest general information on the state government shutdown, please visit BeReadyMN.com.  The Lottery’s website will announce when we can begin selling tickets again.  Additionally, when you see jackpot amounts on the jackpot billboards, or watch our daily drawing show, or if there's no shutdown signage at your favorite Lottery retailer, we’re likely up and running again!

• What about the game drawings?  What happens now?

The multi-state jackpot drawings for Powerball, Mega Millions and Hot Lotto will continue as always on each game’s regularly-scheduled drawing day.  But you will not be able to purchase tickets for these games in Minnesota during the shutdown period. If you purchased tickets in advance for these games, your tickets are still valid. You can call our player hotline at 651-634-1111 or go to www.powerball.com for winning numbers, but you will have to wait until after the shutdown to redeem any winning tickets.  We will also be conducting the Gopher 5, Northstar Cash and Daily 3 drawings for players who purchased multi-draw tickets with drawing dates of July 1st or later.  You can also call the Winning Numbers Hotline at 651-634-1111 for the winning numbers for these games. 

• Since the Lottery is closed, why will the Lottery still be holding drawings for the Minnesota-only games?

We believe that we have a commitment to players who have already purchased multi-draw tickets with drawing dates in July.  Also, continuing to hold these drawings will allow the Lottery’s computer system to operate properly so that we will be able to resume normal business when the shutdown is over.

• Because I have a winning ticket and the Lottery is closed, what should I do?

Please sign the back of your ticket immediately and place it in a secure location.  Once the Lottery is fully operational the ticket can be cashed.  Tickets under $600 can be cashed at any Lottery retailer or by mail.  Winning tickets worth $600 - $30,000 can be redeemed at any Lottery office or by mail.  Winning tickets above $30,000 must be claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Roseville. 

• Can I still enter my non-winning ticket into a contest for the chance to win a prize through the LuckyMN Players Club?

No, tickets cannot be entered for any contest drawings during the shutdown period because our computer system will be unavailable.  Any valid contest entries submitted previously have been saved.  Please retain any tickets you have not yet entered.  When the shutdown ends, players will be given extra time to submit appropriate ticket entries into all current contests.  All prizes for every contest will be awarded and any new drawing dates will be posted when the Lottery reopens.  Additional details about these second-chance drawings and contests will be posted on the contest pages after the shutdown.

• Why can’t retailers sell tickets, at least scratch tickets, during the shutdown?

The shutdown means all but the most critical Lottery computer operations will have to cease.  The closure means that all Lottery terminals at all retailer locations must be disabled, so retailers will not be able to sell or redeem any tickets, including scratch tickets. 

• I bought tickets through your subscription service.  What do I do now?

All subscriptions purchased prior to July 1st will be honored and all wagers will be placed for the appropriate drawings.  Any winnings will be placed in your wallet.  You will be able to access your account and view activity; however, no account updates or additional purchases may be made.  After the Lottery resumes normal business, you will be able make additional transactions.

JADELottery's avatarJADELottery

Here's what is going to suck for MN if the Mega Millions or Powerball get to very larger Jackpots.

I WILL GO TO WISCONSIN to get my TIX!!!

redhot7's avatarredhot7

What happens to those who receive annuity payment from the lottery?

JADELottery's avatarJADELottery

Quote: Originally posted by redhot7 on Jul 3, 2011

What happens to those who receive annuity payment from the lottery?

Oo..oo.

I'd be pizzed.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

Not sure, but yet another reason to always take the cash.

joshuacloak's avatarjoshuacloak

Wouldn't it have made sense to leave OPEN those offices that BRING IN revenue? Roll Eyes

 

these people Don't make Sense,just like people have no sense going to voting booth as they vote for ever idiot under the sun

sadly, people are just to <snip> stupid. and this shutting down a profit that funds something for the state

yup, shutdown

 

its all very simple, you just don't spend what you don't Have, money, and money you do have, you don't waste it. by giving it to poor people who Waste it for the govt. sign

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dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jul 3, 2011

Not sure, but yet another reason to always take the cash.

I Agree!

Wooddrive's avatarWooddrive

all these states that have budget problems are a joke. when an entity has a monopoly on a great product there is no way in hell not to make a profit. its just greed by management and laziness by the employees. No No

faber98

hope they never solve their shutdown problem and everyone moves out of that mosquito infested state of 10,000 lakes...the only good thing to come out of that state was the minnesota strip if you know what i mean....

wpb's avatarwpb

It will be worse if and when the US goverment shutdown.  Just think of what that will mean to all states.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by redhot7 on Jul 3, 2011

What happens to those who receive annuity payment from the lottery?

The annuity payments don't come from the state lottery, itself. The payments come from an insurance company (same as if you took the cash value and bought yourself an annuity).

People waiting on annuity payments will still get their checks. Thumbs Up

savagegoose's avatarsavagegoose

lol ,

no this is gov ran. non profitable things like prison s are kept running. but  income earners like lottery are shutdown.

just think like bizarro world. everything the opposite of common sense, and you can get a job there.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

joshuacloak,

"Wouldn't it have made sense to leave OPEN those offices that BRING IN revenue? Roll Eyes "

BINGO!

Typical bureaucratic mindset....we don't want to pay these people $.00000005 to bring in $500,000. Bang Head

GASMETERGUY

There are several state agencies that make money for the state.  The lottery is just one of them. 

The height of stupidity can not be better illustrated than shutting down the lottery and all the other state agencies that bring in revenue.  This clouser is nothing more than putting the hurt on the little people.  So the next time you hear a democrat saying, "I am for the little guy", just remember,  he is lying.  He is for himself and only himself.

JPJohnson

You guys talking about you don't understand why they can't keep the lottery open during the state government shutdown need to read more articles or brush up on Civics. It's pretty reasonable to assume if the state is not authorized to make payments to employees, utilies, and vendors that the Lottery Comission has no choice to close. Are people going to work for free? Are utility companies going to give them a pass on their bills? Will vendors keep providing services without payment? The Lottery not being open has nothing to do with "stupidity".  What's so hard to understand about that? I'm sure they'll be some snide replies to this comment, but the fact remains that states agencies are going to remain closed without authorization to pay anyone. All the disagreements, snide remarks, and wishes won't change that until the government approves a budget.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by GASMETERGUY on Jul 3, 2011

There are several state agencies that make money for the state.  The lottery is just one of them. 

The height of stupidity can not be better illustrated than shutting down the lottery and all the other state agencies that bring in revenue.  This clouser is nothing more than putting the hurt on the little people.  So the next time you hear a democrat saying, "I am for the little guy", just remember,  he is lying.  He is for himself and only himself.

yes, same it true when corzine let the casinos shut down,oh wait,he caused the the shutdown and now hes history,except for the damage left in his wake.MILLIONAIRE JACKASS.not a clue abt. the reg. person.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by JPJohnson on Jul 3, 2011

You guys talking about you don't understand why they can't keep the lottery open during the state government shutdown need to read more articles or brush up on Civics. It's pretty reasonable to assume if the state is not authorized to make payments to employees, utilies, and vendors that the Lottery Comission has no choice to close. Are people going to work for free? Are utility companies going to give them a pass on their bills? Will vendors keep providing services without payment? The Lottery not being open has nothing to do with "stupidity".  What's so hard to understand about that? I'm sure they'll be some snide replies to this comment, but the fact remains that states agencies are going to remain closed without authorization to pay anyone. All the disagreements, snide remarks, and wishes won't change that until the government approves a budget.

its  politics,they could keep ppl working and make adj.when there is a settlement,its happend before.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

JPJohnson,

Some one brought up prisons in this thread. States that shut down government  don't open the gates. Of course they don't. They don't give the staff the days off either.

Lottery is a source of revenue, as long as it's on the up and up. Saving the salaries of a relatively few to shut off what would have came in is ridiculous.

Try studying up on street civics and real life civics outside of a classroom. What Minnesota just did was create a lot more business for some "Tony Bag-a-donits" types. Players are going to find the action.

And how do you explain other states that have shut down but didn't shut down the lotto?

diamondpalace's avatardiamondpalace

They shouldn't have closed down the lottery. This gives the players absolute 0 chance at winning anything. In this economic times we could use it. The states should get their finance in order and keep lottery out of politics. The house always wins so how come it's short of budget? 

Changing all my annual option to cash from now on. Just never know Texas might pull off a stunt like this...

Longarm

I think we're misunderstanding exactly what happened.  The lottery wasn't shut down to save money; it wasn't shut down because of a lack of funds.  It was shut down due to failure to pass a budget.  The US Constitution says that money cannot be spent from the national treasury unless it's appropriated by Congress.  It's likely that every state constitution has a similar provision that only the legislature can authorize spending money.  The immediate problem isn't that the money isn't there, but that the legislature hasn't authorized spending it.  Shutting down the lottery wasn't a business decision, which I agree would be stupid, but it's a result of the constitutional protections against executive agencies spending whatever they want.

Also, the US Constitution prohibits states from making laws that void the obligations of contracts.  A lottery annuity involves a contract with the state.  I'd assume that whatever emergency provisions are in place for failure to pass a budget provides for making payments in accordance with contracts.  To do otherwise would damage the state's creditworthiness and potentially violate the Constitution.

JPJohnson

Quote: Originally posted by Longarm on Jul 4, 2011

I think we're misunderstanding exactly what happened.  The lottery wasn't shut down to save money; it wasn't shut down because of a lack of funds.  It was shut down due to failure to pass a budget.  The US Constitution says that money cannot be spent from the national treasury unless it's appropriated by Congress.  It's likely that every state constitution has a similar provision that only the legislature can authorize spending money.  The immediate problem isn't that the money isn't there, but that the legislature hasn't authorized spending it.  Shutting down the lottery wasn't a business decision, which I agree would be stupid, but it's a result of the constitutional protections against executive agencies spending whatever they want.

Also, the US Constitution prohibits states from making laws that void the obligations of contracts.  A lottery annuity involves a contract with the state.  I'd assume that whatever emergency provisions are in place for failure to pass a budget provides for making payments in accordance with contracts.  To do otherwise would damage the state's creditworthiness and potentially violate the Constitution.

Thank you. At least somoene here has an understanding of Civics and/or reading comprehension.

Hermanus104's avatarHermanus104

When I look at the daily results page, it looks like Minnesota has still been conducting drawings. For example, yesterday's winning 3-ball number was 473.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jul 4, 2011

JPJohnson,

Some one brought up prisons in this thread. States that shut down government  don't open the gates. Of course they don't. They don't give the staff the days off either.

Lottery is a source of revenue, as long as it's on the up and up. Saving the salaries of a relatively few to shut off what would have came in is ridiculous.

Try studying up on street civics and real life civics outside of a classroom. What Minnesota just did was create a lot more business for some "Tony Bag-a-donits" types. Players are going to find the action.

And how do you explain other states that have shut down but didn't shut down the lotto?

Hey, quit pickin' on Tony Bag-a-doughnuts. He's not so bad, just a lil' misunderstood is all.
Gets kinda upset if yas don't pay him on time. LOL

As an aside, when did any state or the U.S. suddenly care about following a pesky Constitution? Roll Eyes

GASMETERGUY

Quote: Originally posted by JPJohnson on Jul 3, 2011

You guys talking about you don't understand why they can't keep the lottery open during the state government shutdown need to read more articles or brush up on Civics. It's pretty reasonable to assume if the state is not authorized to make payments to employees, utilies, and vendors that the Lottery Comission has no choice to close. Are people going to work for free? Are utility companies going to give them a pass on their bills? Will vendors keep providing services without payment? The Lottery not being open has nothing to do with "stupidity".  What's so hard to understand about that? I'm sure they'll be some snide replies to this comment, but the fact remains that states agencies are going to remain closed without authorization to pay anyone. All the disagreements, snide remarks, and wishes won't change that until the government approves a budget.

I am not that familiar with Minn. laws so you might be right.  But in civics class I learned about pseudo-government agencies.  These agencies operate outside of the state's budget.  Lotteries are separate entities in and of themselves.  In all the states with which I am familiar, the lottery is just such an agency.  Their money comes from the selling of lotto tickets.  Employees and ticket sellers get paid from the funds they (and not the state) collect.  They are not tied to the state's budget in any shape, form, or fashion.

Minn. might have created their lotto to be a state agency in which case you would be correct.  In such a case the money generated would first go to the state treasury to be dispursed according to a state budget.

Does anyone know the legal status of the Minn. lottery?

sully16's avatarsully16

Quote: Originally posted by JADELottery on Jul 3, 2011

From MN Lottery FAQ

 

Shutdown FAQ

Now that the Lottery is closed, what will happen?

Like many other state agencies, the Lottery will close on July 1st since a budget agreement was not finalized.  You will not be able to purchase Lottery tickets or redeem winning tickets during the shutdown period.  Lottery terminals at retailer locations will not allow those transactions. Winning tickets under $600 can still be cashed at Lottery retailers until 11:59 on June 30th.

• When will I know when the Lottery is back in business?

The Lottery will do its best to begin selling and redeeming tickets as quickly as possible once a budget agreement is finalized and all state agencies are allowed to reopen at full capacity.  For the latest general information on the state government shutdown, please visit BeReadyMN.com.  The Lottery’s website will announce when we can begin selling tickets again.  Additionally, when you see jackpot amounts on the jackpot billboards, or watch our daily drawing show, or if there's no shutdown signage at your favorite Lottery retailer, we’re likely up and running again!

• What about the game drawings?  What happens now?

The multi-state jackpot drawings for Powerball, Mega Millions and Hot Lotto will continue as always on each game’s regularly-scheduled drawing day.  But you will not be able to purchase tickets for these games in Minnesota during the shutdown period. If you purchased tickets in advance for these games, your tickets are still valid. You can call our player hotline at 651-634-1111 or go to www.powerball.com for winning numbers, but you will have to wait until after the shutdown to redeem any winning tickets.  We will also be conducting the Gopher 5, Northstar Cash and Daily 3 drawings for players who purchased multi-draw tickets with drawing dates of July 1st or later.  You can also call the Winning Numbers Hotline at 651-634-1111 for the winning numbers for these games. 

• Since the Lottery is closed, why will the Lottery still be holding drawings for the Minnesota-only games?

We believe that we have a commitment to players who have already purchased multi-draw tickets with drawing dates in July.  Also, continuing to hold these drawings will allow the Lottery’s computer system to operate properly so that we will be able to resume normal business when the shutdown is over.

• Because I have a winning ticket and the Lottery is closed, what should I do?

Please sign the back of your ticket immediately and place it in a secure location.  Once the Lottery is fully operational the ticket can be cashed.  Tickets under $600 can be cashed at any Lottery retailer or by mail.  Winning tickets worth $600 - $30,000 can be redeemed at any Lottery office or by mail.  Winning tickets above $30,000 must be claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Roseville. 

• Can I still enter my non-winning ticket into a contest for the chance to win a prize through the LuckyMN Players Club?

No, tickets cannot be entered for any contest drawings during the shutdown period because our computer system will be unavailable.  Any valid contest entries submitted previously have been saved.  Please retain any tickets you have not yet entered.  When the shutdown ends, players will be given extra time to submit appropriate ticket entries into all current contests.  All prizes for every contest will be awarded and any new drawing dates will be posted when the Lottery reopens.  Additional details about these second-chance drawings and contests will be posted on the contest pages after the shutdown.

• Why can’t retailers sell tickets, at least scratch tickets, during the shutdown?

The shutdown means all but the most critical Lottery computer operations will have to cease.  The closure means that all Lottery terminals at all retailer locations must be disabled, so retailers will not be able to sell or redeem any tickets, including scratch tickets. 

• I bought tickets through your subscription service.  What do I do now?

All subscriptions purchased prior to July 1st will be honored and all wagers will be placed for the appropriate drawings.  Any winnings will be placed in your wallet.  You will be able to access your account and view activity; however, no account updates or additional purchases may be made.  After the Lottery resumes normal business, you will be able make additional transactions.

Thanks Jade, I wonder if those government paychecks will shut down also, will the government workers also have to turn in the government cars?

I think the lottery is self sustaining and pays for itself, shoudn't need to be shut down, this is clearly a power play in politics, designed to point blame and gain popularity.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by JPJohnson on Jul 4, 2011

Thank you. At least somoene here has an understanding of Civics and/or reading comprehension.

The next time you want to insult us about how stupid we are, please make sure to spell everything right.

Otherwise you look like a big dummy.

Thanks ever so much.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by JPJohnson on Jul 3, 2011

You guys talking about you don't understand why they can't keep the lottery open during the state government shutdown need to read more articles or brush up on Civics. It's pretty reasonable to assume if the state is not authorized to make payments to employees, utilies, and vendors that the Lottery Comission has no choice to close. Are people going to work for free? Are utility companies going to give them a pass on their bills? Will vendors keep providing services without payment? The Lottery not being open has nothing to do with "stupidity".  What's so hard to understand about that? I'm sure they'll be some snide replies to this comment, but the fact remains that states agencies are going to remain closed without authorization to pay anyone. All the disagreements, snide remarks, and wishes won't change that until the government approves a budget.

"You guys talking about you don't understand...  ...need to read more articles or brush up on Civics."

Thanks for the advice!

Oh, and by the way, what are utilies?

Should we brush up on utilies?

Thanks ever so much!

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

An update from Up Nort'

Word on the street in St Paul says that some system sellers and players were posing as lotto vendors, telling players that the Minn. lotto was going with handwritten tickets.

They were running a special, six tickets for $5.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jul 4, 2011

An update from Up Nort'

Word on the street in St Paul says that some system sellers and players were posing as lotto vendors, telling players that the Minn. lotto was going with handwritten tickets.

They were running a special, six tickets for $5.

and now a word from our sponser,pt barnum.ha-ha

sully16's avatarsully16

Quote: Originally posted by JPJohnson on Jul 3, 2011

You guys talking about you don't understand why they can't keep the lottery open during the state government shutdown need to read more articles or brush up on Civics. It's pretty reasonable to assume if the state is not authorized to make payments to employees, utilies, and vendors that the Lottery Comission has no choice to close. Are people going to work for free? Are utility companies going to give them a pass on their bills? Will vendors keep providing services without payment? The Lottery not being open has nothing to do with "stupidity".  What's so hard to understand about that? I'm sure they'll be some snide replies to this comment, but the fact remains that states agencies are going to remain closed without authorization to pay anyone. All the disagreements, snide remarks, and wishes won't change that until the government approves a budget.

Let me tell you a little story, some years back,(PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR)  In this tiny little state called Michigan, Our lady govenor was going to shut down the state, including racetracks, casinos, lottery, anything that required a state inspector.

Now lets go back 1 year before,The state also has bingo halls or I should say the state has

a 5013C non-profit status for the Democratic committees, they have hundreds of bingo licenses , and the year before the election the state cancelled close to 3000 bingo licenses not a single one for the Democratic committees

Now during the shutdown, of racetracks and casinos and lottery, ironically the Bingos would stay open, even though they fell under the jurisdiction of the lottery,

The gamblers have to go somewhere right...

After all the screaming, somehow Michigan found a sh*t load of cash and didn't have to close.

You need to learn politics before you open your yap !!!!!

Kandikorn

They had an emergency because they probably was in there stealing.. Fix the lottery, their scamming us all out of thousands of dollarsAngry

Kandikorn

They had an emergency because they probably was in there stealing.. Fix the lottery, their scamming us all out of thousands of dollarsAngry

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Noooooooooo

Not the lottery ...........................

Yikes!

Smash

Littleoldlady's avatarLittleoldlady

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Jul 2, 2011

I've seen it on the news.

Dem Governor won't agree to cut spending, insists on more spending and raising taxes to cover it.

Just the thing that got them into this mess.

But you have to wonder about people who would elect Stuart Smalley to the Senate anyway. (Anybody have that picture of him in the diapers with the baby bottle?)  That picture should be their state symbol, lol.

Scott Walker is a republican not a democrat.

CashWinner$

@ Littleoldlady:

Scott Walker is Governor of Wisconsin. Republican.

Mark Dayton is Governor of Minnesota. Democrat.

TnTicketlosers's avatarTnTicketlosers

All the states in this country that have lottery are the only ones making money.They keep ripping people off so bad like Tennessee till you dont want to play anymore.As far as I care they can shut this one down too.Every one pours their extra coins into the lottery,hopeing to make some extra money,it doesnt go to the places that need it the most like stores,gas,eating out,,etc.And still keep losing to the lottery,so we all lose and the lottery keeps winning.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by Littleoldlady on Jul 6, 2011

Scott Walker is a republican not a democrat.

Yes, I know that.

But what's your point?

CashWinner$

Saw this in our state paper:  Minnesota will lose approximately $2.3 Million in profits from weekly lottery sales..

(And next week, 22,000 freshly laid-off state workers will begin collecting unemployment)...

Etc. Etc. Etc.

Ahhhh, the sticker-shock!!

maringoman's avatarmaringoman

What about those people who buy the same numbers for powerball or megamillions or others and those numbers are drawn before the shutdown is lifted? suicide? lawsuit? fainting?

God forbid

louise black

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Jul 4, 2011

The next time you want to insult us about how stupid we are, please make sure to spell everything right.

Otherwise you look like a big dummy.

Thanks ever so much.

Oh , Rdgrnr the man made a good point about the Civics part , but I don't think you guys are stupid ,you     almost always make good sense until, you starts to talk about Democrats.No NoGreen laugh

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by louise black on Jul 7, 2011

Oh , Rdgrnr the man made a good point about the Civics part , but I don't think you guys are stupid ,you     almost always make good sense until, you starts to talk about Democrats.No NoGreen laugh

The point (insult) he was trying to make, Louise, was that there was only one person here (besides him) that had the intellect to understand Civics or possessed basic reading and comprehension skills.

Then, while lecturing us on that, he spelled a very simple word wrong.

He  made himself look like a big dummy.

I only commented on it.

 

And you know I'm always fair with the democrats, Louise. Yes Nod

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by maringoman on Jul 6, 2011

What about those people who buy the same numbers for powerball or megamillions or others and those numbers are drawn before the shutdown is lifted? suicide? lawsuit? fainting?

God forbid

They wait until the offices re-open and then go claim their prize. Same as when the offices close for a 3-day weekend.

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