Appeals Court rules in favor of N.C. Lottery

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rubberbandman — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:05:12 GMT

Im not from NC so I dont actually know that situation but i agree with your statements sir or miss

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All*Star — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:47:48 GMT

Those STILL opposing the NC lottery need to get with the program. We have it...we're keeping it...and everybody's benefitting from it.

We're ready for the new daytime pick 3 games to start, but what about pick 4 and Cash 5? Personally I like the option of playing Cash 5 for 25 cents, 50 cents and $1.00.

What would the state be doing right NOW if it were not for the lottery? With this RECESSION and faltering economy I have no doubt that we'd be facing higher taxes.

Appeals Court rules in favor of N.C. Lottery

Lottery Post — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:59:50 GMT

Ruling leaves open possibility of N.C. Supreme Court appeal

The North Carolina state lottery is safe for now.

The N.C. Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a lower court's dismissal of a suit that challenged the way North Carolina's lottery was established.

The lawsuit, filed in 2005, contended that the lottery is a tax and didn't go through the procedural requirements in the legislature for new taxes.

The state disagreed, arguing that it makes a profit on the sale of lottery game tick... [ More ]