Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane released a statement today regarding the Pennsylvania Lottery deal. In the statement, Kane says she will review the deal for legality before coming to a decision.
“On Wednesday, January 16, I received the contract for the proposed sale of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Under state law, we have 30 days to review the document for form and legality. We will carry out our duties under the law and report back as soon as our review is completed.” – Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Attorney General.
6 Comments to “Kathleen Kane releases statement on Lottery Deal”
January 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM
WHY, is it necessary to fix something that isn't broken? Especially outsourcing it to a Brit firm. Also, this Gov. wants to increase tax on gas stations which will be passed on to consumers, as if gas prices aren't already thru the roof. What is Corbett thinking?
January 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM
That's great. There is a move to bring jobs back into america and Corbett wants to take money and jobs out. Here's a guy we should re-elect. I want to know what is Corbett and/or his family and friends going to get out of this move. Decisions made that fast and without full disclosure should be raising RED FLAGS at every level in Pa.
January 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Is Corbett an American citizen?
January 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM
I don't understand Governor Corbett's motivation. This contract will result in unemployed Pennslvanians, as well as outsourcing the lottery not only outside the state of PA, but out of the US. I offer a quote from Hamlet "Something is rotten in Denmark.", but in this case "Something is VERY rotten in PA." Kathleen Kane needs to review the contract with a fine tooth comb, and our legilators need to be concerned as well. Are PA senior citizens being "taken to the cleaners", and who will profit from this move?
January 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Refer to the case of Illinois outsourcing their lottery just one year ago, based on a "guarantee" for higher profits. The contractor fell short of their promise for ROI and now refuse to pay the state of Illinois, so it is now in litigation — only one year into their agreement!
Now PA is going to contract with a foreign company.. Are we going to rely on INTERNATIONAL LAW??
January 19, 2013 at 11:36 AM
It is ironic that the real owner of the Pennsylvania Lotttery will be the Ontario Teacher's Union PENSION Fund. Yes you read this correctly. The contract was awarded the same day the the governor announced that Pennsylvania cannot afford its own state's pension fund yet it reward another country's fund.