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Texas House passes $337 billion budget that defunds Texas LotteryNews Story
House approves amendment that zeros out lottery funding By Kate Northrop In the early hours of Friday morning, the Texas House of Representatives passed a two-year $337 billion budget that would effectively eliminate all funding for the Texas Lottery. On Friday at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Texas House approved a spending plan that excludes the Texas Lottery from budget considerations. Lawmakers put the Texas Lottery on the chopping block when a State Representative proposed a
Apr 15, 2025, 9:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

$1.5 BILLION: Massive Powerball jackpot fuels rush for ticketsReply
Are u buying more tickets just because you can budget wise?
Dec 20, 2025, 10:38 am - EnReval - Lottery News

$1.7 BILLION: Powerball jackpot juggernaut keeps rollingReply
The secret is sticking to a budget and spending what you are comfortable with
Sep 4, 2025, 3:36 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery News

Texas House passes $337 billion budget that defunds Texas LotteryReply
If the Texas Lottery Commission gets no operating budget, then they should shut down lottery operations and watch the heat rise on the crummy politicians. Operating budget will be restored in short order.
Apr 15, 2025, 2:26 pm - Wavepack - Lottery News

Colorado bill would ban credit card lottery ticket purchases and online salesReply
I believe they should continue online sales, but bank ach or debit card,not credit cards. That way, disabled or home bound can purchase if they want. I don't get the statement about about lottery losing money. There always trying to create new games to get ppl to play/buy (aka get addicted imo). If they lost money, what would they lose out on? Schools supposed to get part of it but I was told if examples a school budget is $30000 for the year and lottery spending give them $20000, that 20g is no
Mar 12, 2026, 5:39 pm - JPLAY - Lottery News

California Lottery launches its first $40 scratch-off to commemorate 40 yearsReply
Thanks Kate, I appreciate that you found that helpful. Remember to adjust your budget honestly and not flow with my $20 example. If the weekly budget is $5, then that's 4 weeks of play forfeited. If the weekly budget is $40, then that's one week of play forfeited etc.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:29 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery News

Idaho man wins the lottery for the 18th time over 30 yearsReply
Spreading is the secret. He does not buy one or two tickets that is obvious. We would like to know what his daily budget is however.
May 26, 2026, 10:31 am - billybucks - Lottery News

Nevadans mourn shuttering of California Lottery's top-selling retailerReply
i don't get why the casino lobby thinks the lottery is a threat. it's not like most gamblers stick to a budget. people who play slots are not going to decrease their slot spending just because the lottery is in town.
May 24, 2026, 9:31 pm - Brock Lee - Lottery News

Lottery Post's guide to 2025 holiday raffles across the USAReply
Picking up my PA raffle ticket today, the first day they go on sale. I only go off the budget when the jackpot games get high and for the PA raffle... in the last 2 years I won $100 on each ticket. Had not played them before.
Nov 4, 2025, 11:34 am - hypersoniq - Lottery News

$48 billion over 40 years: Where California Lottery dollars goNews Story
From textbooks to firefighters: how lottery dollars make a difference By Kate Northrop Today, the California Lottery celebrates its official 40th anniversary, and aside from launching a colorful scratch-off ticket to mark the occasion, it's raised over $48 billion for educational programs across its entire lifespan and influenced more than 1,000 school districts. Over the past four decades, the California Lottery has contributed $48 billion toward educational programs, career prepara
Oct 3, 2025, 7:48 am - Todd - Lottery News