Nevada Gov. opposes lottery bill

Comment #11

Coin Toss — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:38:53 GMT

They've really got tunnel vision regarding a lottery.

Nevada would be the only lottery state (if they had one) to be in the unique position as having most of their lottery money come from out of state and foreign tourists.

Tens of millions of vistiors a year and yet the casinos want it all.

Comment #10

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:54:50 GMT

they see every single dollar spent on a lottery as one that could've went in the casino coffers so they are not going to let a lottery happen....ever.

Comment #9

Stack47 — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:01:33 GMT

If I only had $5 in my pocket, I would not be inclined to step into a casino, but I would be inclined to stop by a convenience store and purchase a one dollar QP.

The anti-lottery people would love to read that. lol

You don't have to go into a casino in Nevada to gamble. You'll probably walk by a video poker machine at the convenience store buying a QP.

In other states when the lottery proposals went on the state ballot, the race tracks were against it. When casino gambling was on the... [ More ]

Comment #8

OldSchoolPa — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:48:47 GMT

I can't speak to whether or not there are not enough people gambling in Nevada. I believe it is his opinion and not factual that a lottery would shift the source of revenue. Case in point: Most people who go to the casinos have a dollar figure in mind that they are going to wager on whatever game(s) they play. Or they set up players accounts. Even those who end up losing all still can leave and pony up some money to buy gas, food, etc. And to play the lottery, all you need is one or a few... [ More ]

Comment #7

Stack47 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:15:59 GMT

Something i learn today was that: lotteries have been proven to be costly...I think what is costly is the setting up ticket-spilling machines and the encrypting of those tickets...

Operating expences are around 5% of the total sales and bonuses and commissions to lottery agents are about 7%.

One thing we must understand, i consider pick5 if we win it more profitable than pick4....

Most Pick-5s (5/39) have a $100,000 jackpot so you would have to bet $20 straight on the Pick-4 to get t... [ More ]

Comment #6

rdc137 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:21:55 GMT

Is this a surprise to anyone? Certainly not me.

Comment #5

qutgnt — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:01:51 GMT

I dont see why they cant add powerball and that is it. How is that a losing proposition

Comment #4

Tnplayer805 — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:25:38 GMT

Surprise. Surprise

Comment #3

pumpi76 — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:21:46 GMT

Something i learn today was that: lotteries have been proven to be costly...I think what is costly is the setting up ticket-spilling machines and the encrypting of those tickets...

lottery been Bureaucratic? I don't think so, and i wonder what they mean by that...Unless they mean the hierarchical part of it...And about that i believe they are right...The only problem with pick5/pick6 is that is steeply hierarchical....And i wish it was more like pick4/pick3 , where there are multiple win... [ More ]

Comment #2

Stack47 — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:02:48 GMT

Gibbons said a lottery actually wouldn't generate additional revenues but, rather, shift the source of revenues.

We're talking about Nevada and not states that had horse racing and bingo as the only source of gaming. Basically the governor is saying the people that already are gambling will spend part of their gambling dollars on a lottery and the state will lose money running a lottery.

Do you believe there are not enough people gambling in Nevada so it needs a lottery to entice more... [ More ]

Comment #1

OldSchoolPa — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:33:14 GMT

The Governor fails to realize that there are actually a lot of folks who wouldn't consider stepping foot inside of a casino to gamble whereas they would be willing to drop a few dollars at a convenience store on a few lottery picks as they are also purchasing gas, drinks, etc. Personally, I have only been to Las Vegas on two occasions. The first time I was by myself and did not set foot inside of any of the casinos. The second time I went with one of my ex's and because the casinos was her th... [ More ]

Nevada Gov. opposes lottery bill

Lottery Post — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:15:02 GMT

Gov. Jim Gibbons said Monday he opposes amending Nevada's Constitution to permit a state lottery.

I respect recent efforts by some legislators to explore options for new revenue to the state; however, I do not believe it is a proper function of Nevada government to operate a lottery, nor do I think that the state should be in competition with its largest industry, said Gibbons in a prepared statement.

The lottery amendment is in AJR5 introduced last week by Assemblyman Harry Mortenson, D... [ More ]