Bill Would Propose Cap On Lottery Scratch Off Games

November 16, 2015

Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket players would have fewer options under a measure filed  by state Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami. Artiles’ proposal  would require the state lottery, which now offers nearly 60 different scratch-off games, to scale back that number to 20, with the most expensive single card selling for $5.

The state’s scratch-off games, which range in price from $1 to $25, collectively produce the largest amount of revenue for the state lottery.

During the past fiscal year, which ended June 30, scratch-off tickets generated $3.7 billion in sales, up from $3.4 billion a year earlier. Overall, the Florida Lottery reached $5.58 billion in sales during the year.

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3 Responses to “Bill Would Propose Cap On Lottery Scratch Off Games”

  1. OG Player on December 6th, 2015 4:49 pm

    The Florida Lottery scratch off games & all their games are very well structured to comply with Florida Statutes for its purpose (EDUCATION) & entertainment. Its proven to be successful. The focus should be protecting players & eliminating criminal activities by the agency, employees, retailers, & others . We need a fair & secure gaming for our entertainment & at the same time help our kids go thru school for a better tomorrow.
    I played for fun & entertainment. They say I’m a compulsive gambler, No I’m not.
    I just love to play & I’m lucky.
    Credentials – I won 14 jackpots in 7 hours of playing in Hialeah casino.

  2. chris on November 16th, 2015 10:05 am

    What would be the purpose or beneficial gain in reducing the number of games? I am not a gambling person, just wondering why.

  3. jb on November 16th, 2015 8:23 am

    Well, at least he’s focusing on something important.

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