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