Enter into a compact with Indian tribes to provide for a state regulatory role in Indian gaming. Petition the federal government to improve regulation of Indian gaming, including compilation and release of industry statistics. Fiscal Impacts Negotiate voluntary revenue sharing agreements with Nevada. In that Nevada may be less than excited about sharing money, negotiations would probably have to be backed with the threat of casino legalization in California. One option would be to allow intercept casinos within a specific geographic zone, such as within 30 miles of the Nevada border and within 30 miles of a Nevada casino.
Withhold lottery prizes for more than child support and delinquent taxes.
Other states will withhold prizes for compliance with a judicial order or any moneys owed to city, county, state or federal governments. Lottery Advertising There is controversy over how lotteries advertise. Critics charge that the advertisements are misleading, suggesting that the lottery is an easy path to riches and promotes a society that believes that you can get something for nothing. Some states have tried to regulate the content of advertisements, the most recent being New York which makes its advertisements portray winners more honestly. It should be pointed out that advertising does help sales which in turn provides funds for California public education.