The state of Mississippi is finally warming up to the idea of taking a chance on lottery to boost its flagging revenue after shunning the game for almost three decades.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has finally made a 180 degree turn from his earlier position that the idea of lottery is a “silly notion.”

Now singing a different tune, Bryant told The Clarion-Ledger that he’s now willing to discuss a state lottery in Mississippi.

“I would be open to a general discussion regarding a statewide lottery,” the governor said in a written statement. “However, I would be opposed to this particular revenue being dedicated to specific expenses, such as public education. Our children’s future should not be left to a game of chance.”