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Power Ball and Mega Millions to pull out of Illinois
The multi-state lottery association overseeing Powerball and Mega Millions games will leave the market by the end of June if the state doesn’t end its budget impasse.
2017-06-20
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The multi-state lottery association overseeing Powerball and Mega Millions games will leave the market by the end of June if the state doesn’t end its budget impasse.
"It is disappointing that the Legislature’s inability to pass a budget has led to this development and will result in Illinois Lottery players being denied the opportunity to play these popular games,” said Illinois Lottery spokesman Jason Schaumburg.
The budget stalemate could enter a third year if lawmakers don’t reach agreement by July 1. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats controlling the Legislature have been deadlocked since 2015.
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