FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 In a statement issued Friday, Family Council President Jerry Cox denounced a push to further legalize casino gambling in Arkansas. “This is yet another case of a corporation trying to write itself into the Arkansas Constitution,” Cox said. “Nancy Todd’s Poker Palace and Entertainment, LLC, wants a casino monopoly. That’s […]
Arkansas Students Unprepared for College
As previously reported, two out of five students receiving lottery-funded scholarships lost the scholarship after one year. A demographics study has been conducted to dig further into the details, and it found some items worth mentioning. In short, the report finds that low-income, non-white males were the demographic most likely to lose their scholarships after […]
Mega Millions Hits World Record $500 Million Jackpot
For those who haven’t heard—and most probably have—Mega Millions reached a world record jackpot of $500 million yesterday. The Arkansas Lottery is a partner with Mega Millions. Arkansas News Bureau reports on it here. We encourage Arkansans to take a deep breath and count the economic and social costs before rushing out to purchase tickets amidst […]