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Iowa Bill Would Ban Lottery Courier Services In The State
An Iowa bill would see all lottery courier services banned in the state. Reps for the providers made their plea with officials on Wednesday.
Alabama Lottery Hopes Held Up By Dispute On Sports Betting, Casinos
The Alabama House and Senate have passed bills to authorize a state lottery, but disagreements on other gambling expansions are keeping it from proceeding.
NY Bill Would Allow Residents To Claim Winnings From Lost Lottery Tickets
Senate Bill 4726 in New York proposes that lost lottery tickets will remain valid if a person can show proof of purchase, changing the 1991 tax law.
New AZ Bill Would Funnel $50 Million From Lottery To Reduce Farm Water Use
An AZ bill passed through the Senate Appropriations Committee that would see the state’s lottery fund send $50M to farmers for new irrigation systems.
Illinois Bill Would Create Special Lottery Game To Fight Juvenile Diabetes
A bill in the Illinois Senate would create a special lottery scratch-off game with all of its revenue going toward fighting juvenile diabetes in the state.
Gov. Youngkin Has A Week To Sign Or Veto Bill Legalizing VA Skill Games
A bill that would repeal the skill game ban in Virginia sits at the desk of Gov. Glenn Youngkin. He has until April 8 to act on the legislation.
Sports Wagering In Minnesota Could Hinge On Electronic Pull Tabs
MN lawmakers are proposing an increased tax rate on sports betting in order to come to a compromise with pull-tab businesses that serve charitable causes.
Louisiana Bill Proposes 3 New Lottery Games To Aid Vets, Elderly, Special Needs
A proposed Louisiana Senate Bill would add three new lottery games geared to help veterans, senior citizens, and people with special needs.
Proposed Bill Would Halt Plans For New Jersey iLottery Launch In 2024
A new bill has been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly that would see an end to its proposed iLottery launch later this fall.
Maryland House Lets iLottery Bill Pass Deadline Without A Vote
A proposed iLottery bill in Maryland will not move forward in 2024 after the House failed to hold a vote on it before the March 18 deadline.