Posts Tagged: lottery
Keno: Gambling’s Ugly Underbelly UPDATED
January 16, 2013 | No comments | Posted in Gambling, Politics | Tags: corbett, gambling, lottery, public policy
by Brandon McGinley
(UPDATE: Though this post refers to the current lottery privatization proposal since it is a present and ongoing controversy, the idea of introducing keno as a revenue generator exists outside this proposal as well. Although I obviously … Read more
Keno expansion is a mistake for Pennsylvania
November 26, 2012 | No comments | Posted in Family, Politics | Tags: expansion, gambling, keno, lottery, pennsylvania
PFI’s Thomas Shaheen reacts to the proposal of adding keno machines and online lottery sales in Pennsylvania:
“Let’s call this proposal what it is: a new and highly regressive tax. Placing keno machines in liquor-licensed establishments means that we’d potentially … Read more
Is Gambling an ‘American Idol’? The PA Lottery is Hoping So
January 8, 2008 | No comments | Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: gambling, lottery
Our government at work? The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced that it will host karaoke events at shopping malls across the commonwealth this month to celebrate the launch of its new American Idol instant game, which goes on sale today. Oh, … Read more