An Act regulating lottery funding

This bill proposes to stop cities and towns in Massachusetts from receiving lottery money if they choose not to sell lottery tickets within their borders. Currently, the law allows municipalities to opt out of selling tickets while still keeping a share of the revenue, but this amendment would change that by denying funding to any community that opts out. The change directly affects local governments and lottery players, as it ties financial support from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund to active participation in ticket sales. By removing the ability to receive funds without selling tickets, the measure aims to ensure that lottery revenue is distributed only to areas where the games are actually available.