Arkansas Business

Sales for October were down by $1 million from October 2012, he said.

Year-to-date net proceeds are down $2.6 million, compared to the first four months of fiscal 2012. The state's fiscal year begins July 1.

Woosley said the economy, the drought and high gas prices all contributed to lagging sales, as did the fact that the lottery has been around for several years and the initial buzz has worn off.

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