Mega Millions lotto game ruled legal in California
SACRAMENTO — A judge ruled Tuesday that the state can continue participating in multi-state Mega Millions lotto if new legislation clarifies some issues.
Gambling expansion foes challenged the games constitutionality. They contend that voters originally approved a lottery only within the borders of the state.
Were very pleased with the ruling to keep Mega Millions in California, said Joan Borucki, acting director of the California Lottery. Mega Millions will benefit public schools.
One third of the lotterys proceeds go to education.
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lloyd Connelly ruled that although Mega Millions was a substantially lawful game in California, there is a remote potential conflict involving different jackpot claim periods between states and therefore the possibility of California being shorted funds.
Connelly gave the lottery a year to address the highly technical issue. Measures to modify the lottery are currently moving through the Legislature and could be amended to make the change.
By Steve Geissinger, SACRAMENTO BUREAU
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