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HCR157

Requesting a Report on Online Lottery Sales

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM

In one sentence

This resolution asks the State Lottery Office to send a report by January 15, 2027, that shows online lottery sales data and analyzes options to support physical store retailers.

What it does

  • Requires the State Lottery Office to submit a detailed report on iLottery operations to the General Assembly.
  • Asks for sales numbers comparing in-store tickets with online ticket sales since iLottery began, plus revenue data from the past 10 years.
  • Requests information about money paid to vendors and promotional costs for iLottery through the end of 2026.
  • Calls for an analysis of how much revenue the state earns from iLottery compared to what is paid out in expenses.
  • Requires a study on options to support physical stores, such as keeping some games only in-store or creating new funds.

Who it affects

  • The State Lottery Office
  • Physical lottery retailers and store owners

Limits and unknowns

  • This resolution only asks for information; it does not change any laws or create new rules yet.
  • The report must be submitted by January 15, 2027, but no action is required after that date based on this text.

Plain language

Terms to know

iLottery
Online sales of lottery tickets through a website or app instead of at a physical store.
General Assembly
The state legislature made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Delaware.

Official record

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Official summary

REQUESTING THAT THE STATE LOTTERY OFFICE PROVIDE A REPORT ON ILOTTERY.