Dan Gwadosky, Maine Lottery Director, says that "people are still dreaming about that big jackpot win".

For a state government that says that it opposes gambling, it is wonderful for them to allow the average citizen to spend their last few dollars for a MegaBucks ticket to hopefully fund their retirement or even just a full tank of fuel.

Instant sales tickets have dropped, perhaps because people simply can't chance their last dollar in hopes of winning just a few more, but Lottery sales overall are about $600,000 over budget. Megabucks and Powerball have made up the difference and more. Lottery directors across the country have been worried about losing revenue because of the recession but desperate times call for desperate measures and when the poor of Maine and the nation can't pay their bills then they are all too happy to chance their last few bucks on a big win. This state is not above taking these last few dollars to help increase the revenue of the Lottery Commission.

Let's see if I can remember why the Governor opposes gambling. Gambling is an addiction. Gambling hits the poor the hardest. Gambling promotes crime. I'm sure I've missed a few. Oh sorry, I forgot that this only applies to private gambling concerns and State sponsored gambling is healthy for the Government and it's citizens. Where is my mind lately anyway?

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