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Lotto Drops as Gas Rises.
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2005-08-17
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Higher gasoline prices appear to be slowing lottery ticket sales. The state lottery director believes that when prices are high people aren�t coming to the pump. When hey don�t come to the pump, they aren�t walking into the stores to get goodies, and buy tickets.
Lottery Director Chuck Keller said it is all interconnected. Most of their lottery retailers are at truck stops, and c-stores. These convenience stores sell diesel, gas, or both, but aren�t making any other money from these truckers, or visitors. They aren�t even getting pop or candies.
Knowing this more promotions are to be planned, including allowing the 10 millionth ticket buyer to win $10,000. They are desperate to bring lotto sales back up. Keller is sad by the chance, but wants to rectify it.
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(By Andrea)
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