ONLINE lottery coming to Georgia? LOL!

[Fishhead 0]

Why the heck not???

However a $5 limit will be imposed.....LMFAO!!!

ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Georgia lawmakers are considering creating a first-in-the-nation online lottery that would allow people to buy a ticket without having to stop in at a convenience store or a gas station.

"We're trying to target a market that may not be part of the lottery now -- techies or professional people tied to computers all day," said state Rep. Terry Barnard.

Legislators are seeking ways to boost lottery ticket sales, which pay for college scholarships.

Barnard's bill, scheduled for a vote Thursday, would create a Web site where people could play up to $5 a day on debit or credit cards. Under existing law, lottery sales are strictly cash-only.

Lottery officials are skeptical about online sales, which are complicated by federal gambling laws.

"There is some uncertainty about whether it's legal," lottery spokesman J.B. Landroche said.

 

[Dante 0]

might not be a bad idea Fishman...the casual 5 ticket buyer might like it..not the guy that stands in line to throw away 5000$ on quick picks

 

[Fishhead 0]

NO DOUBT!!

It is definetly a good idea.

But I believe they could stretch the maximum to $20 and not have any worries.

 

[buddyboy 0]

Georgia will have to change their odds in order to compete with 5Dimes

5Dimes:
Lotto900 Pick 3
Straight
Any 3-digit number (exact order) 900 to 1

Georgia Pick 3
Straight
Any 3-digit number (exact order) 500 to 1

Ouch

 

[Fishhead 0]

buddyboy- Good point.

 

[RobFunk 0]

i thought there was a rule at books that didnt allow same state wagering. i am pretty sure carib is like that.

 

[tgoodm1 0]

Great idea! I've always wondered why this service has never been made available with everything else that is accomplished online.

If they do allow it, I am sure other states will follow suit. I wouldn't mind playing Georgia's lottery for the big prize. Problem is one might have to be a resident of the state to be eligible to play.