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California Lottery Sued by Gambling Opponents

SACRAMENTO, California – As reported by the L.A. Times: "Gambling opponents sued Wednesday to shut down Mega Millions, arguing that the California Lottery lacks authority to join the 12-state game without legislative approval.

"The suit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, seeks an injunction halting the 2-week-old game in California until the Legislature can vote on the issue.

"…With little public debate, the three Lottery Commission appointees of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger voted unanimously in February to join Mega Millions with the hope that the game's higher jackpots — and greater odds against winning — would boost lottery sales by as much as $500 million a year…"

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