Proponents believe it is a win-win opportunity to bring in new, younger players, while also boosting sales at brick-and-mortar points of sale. But some retail advocates have expressed concern.
Cahill says there's no specific language in the bills that ensures brick-and-mortar retailers will be protected, but they call for an advisory committee that could be comprised of retail representatives and other concerned groups to help shape lottery regulations."We want to see something that's more concrete, and writing in the statutory language, in the statutory framework, so that our members can feel protected," said RAM General Counsel Ryan Kearney.
"People can look at your normative behavior, they can look at how much you're depositing, how much you're losing, and messaging can be provided around all of that," said CEO Marlene Warner. The Massachusetts State Lottery said that means that it's in its interest to grow profits at stores like Amico's while providing resources for those who need help.
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