Yeah it’s a bizarre one. Essentially:
“Lotteries were originally outlawed in the Nevada state constitution which was ratified in 1864. “No lottery may be authorized by this State, nor may lottery tickets be sold.” One small caveat to the prohibition on lotteries is a 1990 rule change that allows for charitable raffles to take place – A far cry from offering Powerball or MegaMillions.
They argue that a lottery would pull revenue away from resorts in Nevada that provide jobs to thousands and pay a substantial chunk of the state’s tax dollars. Essentially, they claim the money to pay for schools and other initiatives are already there. A lottery would only move tax dollars from one source (casinos) to another (the lottery) while creating few, if any, incremental revenue.”
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No Lottery in Nevada? Why?!