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N.Y. couple wins $162M lottery jackpot - but owes $1MReply
Nino, how about we hold the government crooks to the same standard for fleecing us? All the way down (up) the dadgum line! Let's make them weasels abide by the same laws and burdens they put on us. Do you think it's right that they can fine and imprison you for not buying government insurance when they exempt themselves from the same law? Why do they get the right to refuse it and not us? Do you approve of that? Do you think it's right that they do all their legislating in secret and pass leg
Jan 8, 2010, 8:50 am - rdgrnr - Lottery News

US delays crackdown on Internet gamblingNews Story
The US Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board delayed for six months on Friday the enforcement of new rules designed to crack down on Internet gambling. In a joint statement, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve said US financial institutions were being given until June 1, 2010 to be in compliance with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The act, which would ban US banks, credit card and financial companies from handling unlawful Internet gambling bets, had been s
Nov 28, 2009, 6:52 am - Todd - Lottery News

Once again, no lottery for WyomingNews Story
The Wyoming House has defeated legislation that would have created a state lottery and allowed Wyoming to take part in the Powerball lottery. The House voted 35-25 against the bill Monday. Proponents said the lottery would have raised $11 million a year for the Hathaway Scholarship program. The scholarship is awarded to Wyoming students who attend the University of Wyoming or any of the state's community colleges. Rep. Allen Jaggi, R-Lyman, opposed the bill. Jaggi questioned whether the
Feb 12, 2009, 9:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Playing the lottery onlineReply
You are asking a pretty complicated question, believe it or not... Here is something you should know and understand about gambling online as a U.S. citizen. Interstate transmission of bets or gambling information can qualify as legal only if both the state of origination and the state in which the bet is placed allow such wagering. As such, an Antigua company's taking of bets via telephone from a resident in Massachusetts is considered a criminal act under federal law, despite the fact tha
Jun 4, 2008, 6:53 pm - sfilippo - Lottery Discussion Forum

NJ Lottery to enforce child support withholdings from winnersNews Story
Law already on the books, now legislature insists on its enforcement New Jersey moved closer Thursday to collecting its due from lottery winners who owe the state money. A measure approved unanimously by the Assembly would require lottery officials to deduct outstanding debt before awarding prize money. The proposal would affect anyone who wins more than $600 and owes the state money. State officials estimate that the new requirement would raise $800,000 to $1 million a year. The
Jun 22, 2007, 12:45 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Nevada Gov. opposes lottery billNews Story
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
Mar 27, 2007, 9:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

The Gambling Bill - Any chance of turning it around?
Boy, people are really steamed about Bush signing that on-line gambling bill today. I hate that congress has become so crass as to hide that bill inside the Port Security Bill. I almost wish Bush had vetoed it. The very idea of tying the two together so that anyone who didn't vote for the bill because of a difference of opinion regarding on-line gambling would be accussed of being soft on National Security. Man, will this kind of creative legislating ever end. Did anyone see Mike Sexton,
Oct 13, 2006, 6:15 pm - floridian - Lottery Discussion Forum

Legal or not?
Hi there, I'm new to this board, so I'm sorry if this topic has been covered. I did do some searching, but haven't seen anything completely conclusive regarding my question. Basically I was looking into buying some Mega Millions tickets online either from Betslips or Prime Ticket Service (I live in Florida). I was a bit taken aback when I visited Prime Ticket Service which is now stating (when you click on the Play button): To comply with new US legislation, we are not accepting
Oct 11, 2006, 3:06 pm - luvny - Lottery Discussion Forum

Britain may become the online gambling capitalReply
I agree with Badger -- The politicians take our tax money and throw it away on anything they want. Then have to hide the gambling bill in a Port Security Bill because they don't have enough guts to let the legislation stand on its own merits. Remember everyone the working stiff is too stupid to know how to spend his money. Washington knows best. I am telling you if there were any decent third party candidates --- I say send a real message and vote everyone that currently holds a seat in co
Oct 9, 2006, 8:50 am - floridian - Lottery News

Frist continues crusade against Internet gamblingNews Story
Senate Majority Leader Frist seeks to add Internet gambling ban to defense bill, sources say Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is trying use a bill authorizing U.S. military operations, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, to prohibit people from using credit cards to settle Internet gambling debts. Frist, R-Tenn., and his aides have been meeting with other lawmakers and officials in both the House and Senate to get the measure attached to a compromise Defense Department authorization bill,
Sep 14, 2006, 9:19 am - Todd - Lottery News