Nearly half of that goes toward economic development. The lottery will expire in 2002 unless the Legislature agrees to extend its life. Glasscock said renewal will be complicated because of the nature of the opposition.
Some lawmakers oppose the lottery because they oppose gambling.
Others think proceeds should not be earmarked primarily for economic development, and still others will oppose the lottery in hopes of securing slot machines at racetracks, Glasscock said. I don't have a sense the opposition has grown from five years ag. Glasscock is running for House speaker and is opposed by Speaker Pro Tem Doug Mays, R-Topeka. House Republicans will decide Dec. 4 whom they want as speaker, and the full chamber will elect the speaker Jan. 8.