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Pennsylvania

blue neen

(12,322 posts) Tue Nov 20, 2012, 07:25 PM Nov 2012

What's Tom Corbett Up to Now? (Private takeover of PA Lottery?) [View all]

"HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania received one bid in response to its search for a private manager to run the state's lottery system, officials announced this afternoon."

"United Kingdom-based Camelot Global Services LLC was the only company to submit a bid outlining how much revenue it pledged to raise over a 20-year management contract."

"Gov. Tom Corbett's administration briefed legislative staffers on the Camelot bid during a conference call this afternoon. The Department of Revenue posted a document listing the company's profit commitments on its website, though additional materials will remain confidential until a final decision is made."

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/one-company-submits-bid-to-privatize-the-pennsylvania-lottery-662949/#ixzz2CoAgrsSq

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What's Tom Corbett Up to Now? (Private takeover of PA Lottery?) [View all] blue neen Nov 2012 OP

Now, HERE is where it gets interesting: blue neen Nov 2012 #1

That is the history he has with the Commonwealth... if it isn't broken, privatize it! MrMickeysMom Jan 2013 #25

Shouldn't Corbett be preparing for his indictment since he helped Jerry Sandusky dodge scrutiny blm Nov 2012 #2

He has a lot more time on his hands to steal now that he's not protecting a child raper. amywalk Nov 2012 #3

And if it isn't nailed down, the repugs will steal it. (No Text.) Mc Mike Nov 2012 #7

Maybe he is. blue neen Nov 2012 #5

He thinks he's dictator. Eddie Haskell Nov 2012 #9

I don't believe we have a recall, I could be wrong though ebbie15644 Nov 2012 #10

I'm pretty sure you're correct on that. blue neen Nov 2012 #13

PA does not have a recall process Freddie Jan 2013 #28

Get your popcorn out, bim MrMickeysMom Jan 2013 #26

This man is looking to privatize the world. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #4

Worst. Governor. Ever. blue neen Nov 2012 #6

Yeah, who'da thought we could do as bad as Santorum! Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #11

Just like Corbett, Toomey is only in this to serve his corporate puppet masters. blue neen Nov 2012 #14

Absolutely, The Club for Growth butterflygirl Jan 2013 #23

Yep. Pat Toomey was President of the Club for Growth (in between runs for the Senate). blue neen Jan 2013 #24

Best idea yet!!!! jschurchin Nov 2012 #18

Can I apply? Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #19

You used to raid the pension fund, now you raid the Lottery JPZenger Nov 2012 #8

I emailed my state senator and rep but they are both repubs so I know it's a waste of my time! ebbie15644 Nov 2012 #12

It is never a waste of time. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #15

As it is, the lottery is run by 200 people and doing fine. Why suck money out of it? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #16

Corbett also had the PA Lottery cancel their advertising contract with MARC USA. blue neen Nov 2012 #17

Things that make you say hmmmmmmmm - contractor says no increase in rate of net revenues to PA. JPZenger Nov 2012 #20

There seems to be no good reason to make this change. blue neen Nov 2012 #21

JP, you ask a good question. blue neen Jan 2013 #22

I didn't know that... MrMickeysMom Jan 2013 #27

A little bit of releif PRETZEL Jan 2013 #29