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Bill to allow online subscription purchases for state lottery draws draws mixed reaction from retailers and the Lottery
Summary
House Bill 618 would let the State Lottery sell subscription plans online for jackpot games; sponsors said modernization and convenience would increase participation, while retailers raised concerns about lost commission and asked to be included in any system design.
Delegate Edith Patterson presented House Bill 618 on Feb. 6 to permit the Maryland Lottery to accept online payment for lottery subscription plans (for jackpot games such as Powerball and Mega Millions), replacing a mail-only subscription process that currently requires printing a form and mailing a check or money order.
Patterson and Lottery representatives said the existing subscription process is slow and cumbersome and that an…
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