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Liquor and lottery officials report flat revenues, pilot kiosk expansion and seek statutory authority for online lottery sales
Summary
The Department of Liquor & Lottery told the House Appropriations Committee FY25–FY26 transfers remain material (liquor transfers projected at $16.8M, lottery to education $32.7M, sports wagering $6.68M); the department is rolling out 802 Spirit kiosk stores, pursuing online B2B ordering for licensees, and is seeking statutory authorization (no FY27 funding request) to permit online lottery sales.
Wendy Knight, commissioner of the Department of Liquor & Lottery, presented the department's FY27 overview to the House Appropriations Committee, highlighting operational changes, revenue trends and a policy proposal to permit online lottery sales.
Knight described the 802 Spirits model — locally owned retail outlets operating under a state license and contractual relationship — and said the department is piloting smaller "kiosk" stores near tourist areas…
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