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Alaska Governor Introduces Bill to Create State Lottery



Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation to create a lottery in Alaska next year as he seeks to plug a $1.5 billion hole in the state's budget. A lottery plus other gaming could generate revenue of $100 million per year.Get more news about 棋牌包网,you can vist loto98.com

"Alaska is one of only five states that does not have any form of a state lottery. I believe it is time we, as a state, have the conversation on the potential benefits that could come from a state lottery," the governor said in a statement.

The governor wants to create an independent public corporation, the Alaska Lottery Corporation, to determine what kinds of gaming to offer in the state. Options include a draw-style lottery with in-state games, multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as scratch-off tickets, keno, video lottery terminals, and sports betting. The lottery could only be played by Alaskans age 18 and above.Dunleavy's bill states that "the corporation may conduct any type or kind of lottery game, including single-jurisdiction and multi-jurisdiction draw games, instant tickets, sports betting, and keno. The corporation may conduct lottery games through the use of any media, including electronic terminals, computers, and the Internet." The corporation would hire contractors to run lottery programs.

The governor himself would not make the decision about what types of gambling to introduce. The proposed Alaska Lottery Corporation would make that decision. However, he would appoint the seven members of the board of directors, who would write regulations to set up the lottery.

Another lottery bill has also been introduced by Rep. Steve Thompson, Republican of Fairbanks. His legislation is more limited and only proposes numbered lottery draw games or joining multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions. Thompson says he is reserving judgment on the governor's bill.