Drew WilsonJune 29, 2019
4min589
Opponents feared the measure would cut into Lottery revenue by the tens of millions.
Tag: warning labels
Drew WilsonJune 29, 2019
Jim RosicaJune 12, 2019
6min872
But the Legislature's top economist said, "I don't think it's as dire for you guys..."
Jacob OglesMay 2, 20195min619
Labels will remind players gambling can be addictive.
Jacob OglesMay 1, 20199min721
Labels would remind players scratch-offs are a form of gambling.
Drew WilsonApril 23, 20194min390
"This bill doesn't help the people who need help."
Drew WilsonMarch 18, 20195min708
That's an eighth of the $1.86 billion the lottery will contribute to education this year.
Jim RosicaMay 5, 2017
2min245
Lawmakers on Friday passed a bill requiring lottery ticket warning labels after removing a requirement that warnings also be displayed at counters where tickets are sold. The Senate approved the measure (HB 937) on a 23-15 vote, sending it back to the House. The House then OK’d that version 114-3. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Sullivan, a Mount […]
Jim RosicaApril 28, 20176min469
A well-meaning idea could cost the state’s pot of money for scholarships and public education up to about $50 million. The House this week passed a measure (HB 937) mandating six different warnings, which would rotate, on Florida Lottery tickets and advertisements. They include “WARNING: GAMBLING CAN BE ADDICTIVE” and “WARNING: YOUR ODDS OF WINNING THE TOP PRIZE […]
Scott PowersApril 19, 2017
4min426
Proposals to require gambling warnings about the Florida Lottery moved closer to the floors of their respective houses Wednesday as committees in both the Florida House and Senate approved the bills. Senate Bill 1377 and Committee Substitute for House Bill 937 would require warnings to be printed on lottery tickets, and on signs posted in […]