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Note: This page is part of the Governor's News Archive, which holds press releases from January 2009 through September 2011. Since October 2011, recent news can be found in the Newsroom and archived news is available at news.delaware.gov. July 24, 2009 Markell Administration Responds to Sports Lottery LawsuitDOVER – Gov. Jack Markell’s administration released the following statement Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by four professional sports leagues and the NCAA over the state’s plans for a sports lottery: “Delaware’s sports lottery will help pay for our core government services like our teachers and police and will also create new jobs in our state. That's our focus,” said Joe Rogalsky, the administration’s communications director. “We asked for and received a Delaware Supreme Court advisory opinion prior to moving forward to ensure we are in compliance with state law. We invited the NFL to sit down and share their concerns. They decided instead to sue.” |
