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LottoLucy

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Oct 11, 2013, 4:21 pm

Just received email from the DC lottery saying starting 10/12/2013 they will not be cashing any winning lottery tickets until the shutdown ends.

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Oct 11, 2013, 4:30 pm

Quote: Originally posted by LottoLucy on Oct 11, 2013
Just received email from the DC lottery saying starting 10/12/2013 they will not be cashing any winning lottery tickets until the shutdown ends.

Um state lottery is not part of the federal govt FYI... That's the IRS job is to take your money in lottery taxes...
Litebets27

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Oct 11, 2013, 4:52 pm

I just read this.

I guest DC lottery will continue to collect.

They are not stopping the games.

Everybody....hold on to your tickets!!!!

Feeling, PRICELESS!!!

Come on Jackpot!!!
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Oct 11, 2013, 4:58 pm

Quote: Originally posted by LottoLucy on Oct 11, 2013
Just received email from the DC lottery saying starting 10/12/2013 they will not be cashing any winning lottery tickets until the shutdown ends.

DC Lottery needs to stop selling them, if they are not going to cash them.

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Wondering if other states will follow this trend?

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Oct 11, 2013, 4:59 pm

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Oct 11, 2013, 5:33 pm

Quote: Originally posted by tony869 on Oct 11, 2013
Um state lottery is not part of the federal govt FYI... That's the IRS job is to take your money in lottery taxes...

Umm ... DC isn't a state, FYI.
Tenaj

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Oct 11, 2013, 5:40 pm

here's an article on it

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/23671147/dc-lottery-to-stop-cash-winning-tickets-due-to-shutdown#axzz2gfZiwQVA

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Oct 11, 2013, 7:04 pm

Sorry if this duplicates the info. in your link, Tenaj, couldn't get to it.

This is from the OP sbout the D.C. lottery in the News forum:

The government shutdown hits Washington particularly hard, as the city's government is funded by congressional appropriations, which have not happened for the new fiscal year as Democrats and Republicans continue their standoff.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Oct 11, 2013, 7:33 pm

The District of Columbia is in a unique position in that Congress has "supreme authority" over the city. DC can't spend any money (apparently even paying winners) without congressional approval. Other states and their lotteries don't have to worry about any congressional intereference like that so no other states should be refusing to pay winners.

Meanwhile DC players I aM sure the states of Virginia and Maryland will happily take your dollars and pay you if you win. Remember in Maryland you have the option to claim your win anonymously if you want.

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Litebets27

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Oct 11, 2013, 9:19 pm

Quote: Originally posted by LottoLucy on Oct 11, 2013
The District of Columbia is in a unique position in that Congress has "supreme authority" over the city. DC can't spend any money (apparently even paying winners) without congressional approval. Other states and their lotteries don't have to worry about any congressional intereference like that so no other states should be refusing to pay winners.

Meanwhile DC players I aM sure the states of Virginia and Maryland will happily take your dollars and pay you if you win. Remember in Maryland you have the option to claim your win anonymously if you want.

That sucks!!

Feeling, PRICELESS!!!

Come on Jackpot!!!
Goteki54

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Oct 11, 2013, 9:48 pm

I guess DC Players might start coming into Maryland or Virginia to play until the this ends.

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Oct 13, 2013, 3:06 pm

I was thinking something is wrong. now your probably right. no wonder there are not any winners.. it just says they do controll the winners, and losers.

I'm going to stop playing.......