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NJ Gov. slams Democrat tactics to derail lottery planNews Story
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie referred to some New Jersey federal lawmakers' insistence that the U.S. Attorney General conduct a formal review of his lottery privatization plans as naked partisanship. The governor blasted six New Jersey congressmen's decision to send the letter requesting a review by the Justice Department, saying Thursday that it amounts to nothing more than a campaign stunt for Christie's presumed Democratic gubernatorial challenger. They might as well just put a 'Buo
Apr 19, 2013, 10:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

'Robot' to replace Michigan Lottery readersNews Story
It's the end of the line for the three people who read the lottery numbers on Detroit TV. WWJ Newsradio 950's Sandra McNeil reports Aggy Usedly, Beth McCleod and Darryl Wood will no longer announce the winning numbers on TV. Usedly said she and the two others who read the numbers got the word a couple of weeks ago and it came as a surprise. Our contract was up September 29th and our union rep had been contacting this gentleman in Lansing about getting together to renew the contract and
Sep 14, 2012, 3:54 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Can It Be Done??Reply
From the Illinois lottery: Our Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSEP) What in the world does that mean? The Voluntary Self-Exclusion program was developed to help players who classify themselves as 'problem gamblers.' The Illinois Lottery allows a person to ban him/herself from receiving Lottery prizes, or any direct mail/email promotional materials. Put simply, the agreement bars those individuals from receiving payment for winning Illinois Lottery tickets. Yeah, but how does i
Jun 27, 2012, 7:04 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum

Arkansas Lottery anticipates drop in revenue next yearNews Story
Delays participation in Decades of Dollars game The Arkansas Lottery Commission approved a new budget Wednesday that takes into account expected reductions in revenue. Under the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, operating revenue would be $459 million, compared to $464 million for the current fiscal year, with $100 million in net proceeds, down from $105 million. Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue said the budget for the upcoming year is based on actual revenue. The com
Mar 11, 2011, 10:44 am - Todd - Lottery News

Do not get burned by this service station!Reply
I think I will display yet even another GA law. TITLE 50. STATE GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 27. LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS O.C.G.A. 50-27-23 (2010) 50-27-23. Restrictions on sale of tickets or shares; price; gifts and promotions (a) No person shall sell a ticket or share at a price other than established by the corporation unless authorized in writing by the chief executive officer. No person other than a duly certified lottery retailer shall sell lottery
Dec 16, 2010, 6:35 pm - CarHauler - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum

Gambling addict is suing B.C. Lottery CorporationReply
Typical case of shifting blame and failing to take responsibility for ones own actions. A self help/outside help program is only as good as what an individual puts into it. A first step is determining there is a problem, the next is taking steps to avoid repeating past mistakes...one of those steps was she enrolled in a program she thought would **do it all for her**. The problem with that is, she didn't have to do much...sign up and leave it up to someone else to be her watchdog and ma
Jul 17, 2010, 10:41 am - dr65 - Lottery News

Gambling addict is suing B.C. Lottery CorporationNews Story
A North Delta woman launched a lawsuit against the B.C. Lottery Corporation this week alleging the company's self-exclusion program failed to help her curb her gambling addiction. North Delta is a distinct community located in British Columbia, Canada, about 20 miles from Vancouver. Joyce May Ross filed a civil suit in B.C. Supreme Court Tuesday alleging negligence and breach of contract by BCLC and two Lower Mainland casinos for failing to stop her from entering the two facilities and gam
Jul 17, 2010, 9:19 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery to tackle budget constraints with social mediaNews Story
The Maryland Lottery will rely more on social media and less on D.C.'s massive media market to tout its games as the state slashes its advertising budget. The state agency said it will look at Twitter, Facebook and other online networking sites to save money after statewide budget cuts slashed its ad spending by $5.5 million. And instead of buying pricey ads on local television stations that reach the entire D.C. market, it may buy Comcast cable ads that target certain neighborhoods, lottery
Jul 31, 2009, 8:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Wisconsin Lottery does not make vendor pay for mistakesNews Story
The Wisconsin Lottery has repeatedly declined to seek the maximum amount of damages allowed against a contractor whose technical failures have disrupted ticket sales and operations, records show. The Lottery has contracted with GTECH Corp. since 1989 to operate its ticket system, including 3,200 terminals at retailers statewide and a related telecommunications network. Under the contract, the Lottery can assess damages when its telecommunications systems fail or tickets cannot be validated.
Nov 28, 2008, 9:28 am - Todd - Lottery News

Banned For Life
WHy would anyone Ban him or herself for life from collecting money from a lottery?// Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program Since December 2005, the Iowa Lottery has offered a program to allow a person to ban him/herself from receiving lottery prizes over $600 as well as any lottery promotional materials. The agreement would ban those players who sign it from the lottery's five regional offices in the state and allow the lottery to deny payment of any prize at a lottery office to t
Jul 9, 2007, 3:44 am - irondoor827 - Lottery Discussion Forum