Article IV.
Legislative Branch

Section 41. Lotteries

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Lotteries

The legislature may authorize lotteries and permit the sale of lottery tickets in the manner provided by law. No law enacted after January 1, 2004, that authorizes any form of gambling shall be effective, nor after January 1, 2004, shall any new state lottery games utilizing table games or player operated mechanical or electronic devices be established, without the approval of a majority of electors voting in a statewide general election and a majority of electors voting in the township or city where gambling will take place. This section shall not apply to gambling in up to three casinos in the city of Detroit or to Indian tribal gaming.

Lotteries

The legislature may authorize lotteries and permit the sale of lottery tickets in the manner provided by law.

Lotteries

The legislature shall not authorize any lottery nor permit the sale of lottery tickets.

Lotteries

The legislature shall not authorize any lottery nor permit the sale of lottery tickets.

Lotteries

The Legislature shall not authorize any lottery, nor permit the sale of lottery tickets.

Lotteries

No lottery shall be authorized by this state, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.

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