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Gov. Matt Mead on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing the state to create a lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as Powerball.

LOTTERY: Both houses of the Legislature voted to concur on a compromise over a bill that would authorize creation of a state lottery. The bill now heads to Gov. Matt Mead. The House and the Senate voted to approve a conference committee resolution that called for the first $6 million in proceeds to go to local governments and any proceeds after that to go to a fund that supports public schools...

The Wyoming Legislature has approved a measure that would allow a lottery in the state, pending the action of Governor Matt Mead

A bill to allow a lottery in Wyoming cleared another hurdle in the state legislature on Friday.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming State Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would allow a lottery and multi-state games such as Powerball in the state. The senate approved the bill by a vote of 17-to-12 on Wednesday afternoon...

A Wyoming man has claimed a $120,000 jackpot in a Montana lottery.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The state House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow Wyoming to offer a lottery. The proposal passed on a 31-28 vote Monday. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. The proposal allows the state to offer a state lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as the Powerball...

Despite the defeat of a proposal to add about 17,600 low-income adults to the state's medicaid program, supporters say they were encouraged by the debate.

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Some Wyoming legislators are suggesting bringing Powerball to the state. The Associated Press reports a group of lawmakers plans to draft a lottery bill that would bring games like Powerball to the state and earmark proceeds for highway maintenance...

For Wyoming hopefuls who wanted to play the lottery, it means a trip across state lines. Should that change?