Lawyer thinks Calif. participation in Mega Millions is illegal

Comment #10

Deadsantaclaus — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 21:32:04 GMT

When J.E.Bush exits the governor's mansion it would be in Florida's best interest to join powerball. Georgia (mega) is up the road for half the state when the jackpot gets up there to attract cross state line attention. In turn when Powerball climbs into the stratosphere Georgia and Alabama with the occasional Mississippian will cross the border to play our game. This strategy has basically been used since Florida and Georgia both got lotteries. We borrow their players on occasion and they borr... [ More ]

Comment #9

Just6ntlc — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:27:27 GMT

The California Coalition Against Gambling Expansion will file a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court within two weeks seeking an injunction to shut down the state's Mega Millions multistate lotto as unconstitutional, it said Thursday. If successful in the lawsuit, it could cost the California Lottery plenty. Possible lawsuits by the other 11 states in the game, lost startup costs, a dent in the lottery's sales-fostering integrity and other fallout could total tens of millions of dollars.I wished... [ More ]

Comment #8

Todd — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 04:38:53 GMT

The Mega Millions group bent their rules in order to get CA.

Comment #7

ryanm — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 04:36:27 GMT

You've still got to question how CA can legally make all prize payouts pari-mutuel for their state while in the other MM states, all prizes below the jackpot are fixed.

Comment #6

Rip Snorter — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:43:11 GMT

Although the opinion from lawmakers' attorneys is not binding, some people feel that flouting its conclusion may invite lawsuits from competing gambling interests such as Indian casinos and card rooms, as well as anti-gambling forces.You have to admit this part's a hoot, though. In NM, and probably a lot of other places, Indian Casinos weren't allowed until the tribes built them, opened them, and thumbed their noses at the State laws and governments. Seems there might be a sudden, surprising n... [ More ]

Comment #5

Grammy3 — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:46:16 GMT

Mega does not need Ca. Mega does not have to be another Powerball. To many state in Powerball and the pot should double with that many states.

Comment #4

CASH Only — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:27:07 GMT

Mega Millions needs CA.

Comment #3

dvdiva — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 05:54:43 GMT

Sounds like more idiot lawyers searching for a buck. Hardly a surprise coming from CA.

Comment #2

LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:55:58 GMT

i agree,these lawyers and politicians need to stay out of lottery.

Comment #1

CASH Only — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:44:55 GMT

Other such lawsuits have gone nowhere.

Lawyer thinks Calif. participation in Mega Millions is illegal

Lottery Post — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:33:02 GMT

According to one legislative lawyer, California's much-heralded entrance into the 11-state Mega Millions lottery may be illegal, even as outlets around the state prepare for the debut of the popular game.Lottery Director Chon Gutierrez was told by legal advisers when California joined Mega Millions that the move to revitalize the state's languishing lottery was legal because it advanced the education-benefiting cause of the voter-approved Lottery Act of 1984.Around the state, locations for buyin... [ More ]