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Lottery
House lawmakers have passed HB 156: The Honest Lottery Act. The bill that restricts where and how the lottery could advertise. The bill would also require more disclosures regarding the odds of winning. The measure is now pending in the Senate.
Most legislative Republicans opposed the lottery's creation in 2005. While few say they would move to abolish the state-sponsored gambling enterprise, GOP leaders say it is possible that more restrictions could be put on the games. For example, one potential bill would require the lottery to more fully disclose its odds of winning in advertising.
Bills and status:
The House has passed HB 97: Lottery Funds Used for Digital Learning. The bill would allow lottery money currently set aside for school construction for technology needs. The measure is now pending the Senate.
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House lawmakers have passed HB 156: The Honest Lottery Act. The bill that restricts where and how the lottery could advertise. The bill would also require more disclosures regarding the odds of winning. The measure is now pending in the Senate.
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The state House on Thursday approved legislation that would require the North Carolina Education Lottery to provide more information to the public about the odds of winning and the present value of jackpots.
North Carolina's lottery could keep "education" in its official name but would face restrictions on advertising and more disclosure requirements under a bill heard Wednesday by a House committee.
Legislative lottery critics filed a bill Tuesday to restrict lottery advertising and remove the word "Education" from the North Carolina Education Lottery name.
Local school districts would be able to shift lottery funds from construction projects to technology needs under a bill that cleared the state House today. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam says that those receiving public assistance to buy food shouldn't be able to buy lottery tickets.
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