Bills On Internet Lottery, Powerball Study Also Have Hearing

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UPDATED 3 p.m. — The measures below have been deleted.

Senate Bill 766 would do this:

Requires DBEDT to investigate the feasibility for Hawaii to participate in the multi-state Powerball lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association or the Mega Millions lottery operated by the Mega Millions consortium, or both.  Requires a report to the legislature.

The hearing is set for Thursday (Feb. 14).

Senate Bill 768 would do this:

Establishes the Hawaii internet lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting internet gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for 10 years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling.

SB 768’s hearing is also set for Thursday.

Both measures are sponsored by Sens. Malama Solomon, Donovan Dela Cruz and Gil Kahele. Read Civil Beat’s recent story on gambling bills this year.

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