Supporters of the proposal have until July 3 to gather nearly 90,000 signatures.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — The head of Arkansas' lottery says he opposes a measure that would allow thousands of coin-operated “amusement machines” around the state to raise money for the lottery program.

Lottery Director Bishop Woosley announced his opposition Friday to the measure a group is trying to put on the November ballot.

Supporters of the proposal have until July 3 to gather nearly 90,000 signatures from registered voters to qualify for the ballot.