Rob Portman: “As we know, several States and the District of Columbia have State…”

On the recordJune 10, 2003

As we know, several States and the District of Columbia have State lotteries that fund education and other State needs. In these States, the lotteries operate under a strict set of State rules. Is it the gentleman's understanding, again, that H.R. 2143 is not intended to prohibit the use of electronic fund transfers, ACH transactions, checks or other bank instruments to pay for lottery play within the boundaries of a State within which the lot is located?

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Rob Portman

Republican · Ohio

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Discussing the implications of H.R. 2143 on state lotteries and payment methods.

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