Nevada legislature debates bill that would establish state lottery

[Julio88]

Legislators in Nevada are debating a bill that would permit the establishment of a state lottery.On Tuesday, a new law that would allow the state of Nevada to design and control "modern lotteries" was formally introduced to the Nevada Legislature. This law will provide the Legislature the power to establish a state lottery that is governed by the government and forbid any other person, group, or entity from running a lottery or selling lottery tickets. Charity organizations would still be authorized to operate their own lotteries under an existing law. Some senators contend that since people of Nevada currently cross state lines to participate in the lottery, it would be in the state's best interest to keep those funds within its own borders.

 

[Mike_25]

Interesting idea about establishing a state lottery in Nevada. Lots of states have found lottery revenue to be a boost for education funding and senior programs. As long as they run it responsibly and the details are well thought out, it could be a win-win for Nevada. The state knows tourism and gambling so they should be able to run a lottery professionally.

 

[James108]

While some lawmakers are in favor of the bill, arguing that it could provide a much-needed source of funding for the state, others are opposed, citing concerns about the potential negative effects of gambling on the population.