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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”
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.
What would be the purpose or beneficial gain in reducing the number of games? I am not a gambling person, just wondering why.
Well, at least he’s focusing on something important.