'Judge To Consider Motion To Block Initial Lottery Spending'

WRAL.com A Wake County judge on Monday will hear a challenge to the state lottery that, if successful, will temporarily prevent the state from spending any more money to get the games started on time. The request for a preliminary injunction is part of a lawsuit filed with the help of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law, which contends lawmakers violated the state constitution last year when creating the North Carolina Education Lottery. Related Links: NC Institute for Constitutional Law NC Education Lottery