MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are looking at potentially expanding gambling access with a new bill that would open the door for buying lottery tickets on phones or computers, similar to mobile sports betting.
In a statement, the Department of Liquor and Lottery said: “Online lottery is not the same as online sports wagering. Allowing Vermont Lottery players to purchase lottery tickets online or via an app reflects the way Vermonters currently purchase other retail products whether from Amazon, or retail apps, or engage in a host of other day-to-day transactions like banking, health care appointments, restaurant reservations, and buying hunting licenses.
“Modernizing the Vermont Lottery by offering online purchases meets players where they are in the marketplace, offers enhanced safeguards, brings a new revenue stream to Vermont’s lottery retailers, and ensures the viability of the Vermont Lottery’s contributions to the Education Fund. We look forward to working with the Legislature to bring much-needed additional revenue to the Education Fund.”
The bill was introduced last week and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
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