“We are thrilled to announce Karen’s promotion and signaling our absolute commitment to the gaming industry’s success throughout Latin America and the Caribbean in all its forms – land-based, lottery, and online,” said GLI President/CEO James R. Maida.

Keith O'Loughlin, SVP Sportsbook, Digital at Scientific Games, said: "Credit to the teams across Nederlandse Loterij and our in-house development teams. National and State Lotteries are increasingly looking for best-in-class, high performance technology and services. More than that, they are asking for demonstrable regulated market expertise. Nederlandse Loterij is a valued customer of ours and we're delighted that our sports betting technology will sit at the core of their player experiences. We anticipated the pace of regulatory change across the globe through enhanced software development and hardware deployment at scale and at speed. A strategic decision that has become the foundation for our accelerated digital expansion. In the last 8 weeks we have launched 6 sportbooks across the globe for leading brands in our major regulated markets. Demand has driven a total transformation in our ability to deploy world class services at a pace and quality that are second to none." Maurice Meijer, Chief Technology Officer for Nederlandse Loterij, said: "Moving onto Scientific Games' sports betting platform was important to us, as we strive to offer our customers the best experience with Nederlandse Loterij and its brands every day. We are very content with the smooth go-live process, due to the close cooperation of both of our teams. Since enhancing our offering, we've received strong customer feedback welcoming the new user interface. Scientific Games are an important partner for us, as we look to grow our customer base."

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"LOTTO Rhineland-Palatinate is and will remain a model of success for many - even after more than 70 years of existence," said Managing Director Jürgen Häfner. In 2019 the "Glücksschmiede" achieved total sales of 375.6 million euros under the self-formulated model adjectives "sporty - social - safe" - a little less than in the previous year (379.8 million euros), but still significantly more than in the Year 2017 (363 million euros). "This means that after a year of stabilization, the continuous upward trend will continue consistently," explained Jürgen Häfner. “In what is still a challenging environment, LOTTO Rheinland-Pfalz is continuing on its way, strengthening the tried and tested and establishing new things with a sense of proportion. As a result, the company stands for the common good-oriented gaming industry in Rhineland-Palatinate and thus fulfills the overriding state channeling mandate, ”stated the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, State Secretary Dr. Stephan Weinberg. It is therefore to be welcomed that the state lottery monopoly will be secured and strengthened in the draft of the State Treaty on Gambling 2021.

Just as many other operators, Veikkaus has had an exceptional and challenging spring. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, our proceeds to society will remain at a significantly lower level than before, says Veikkaus' CFO Regina Sippel . There was a slight shift towards digital gaming among those having played authenticated in the spring, but the shift was minor in both terms of customer numbers and GGR. 

Lottery Director Brian Rockey said, “The lottery industry is comprised of highly specialized services, and IGT has been a valued partner for the Nebraska Lottery since 1994. Continuing with IGT as our gaming system vendor fits the mission of the Nebraska Lottery to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Their proposal included many benefits that will aid our work to benefit the environment, education, the Nebraska State Fair, and compulsive gamblers assistance.”   “The Nebraska Lottery and IGT have brought entertaining lottery games to players throughout the State for more than 25 years, building a strong, trusted partnership,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT looks forward to upgrading the Lottery’s technology to our newest Aurora central system, delivering industry-leading solutions, and providing innovative games that together, will engage players and continue driving sales growth to maximize the Lottery’s contributions to good causes.”

"IGT and Boyd Gaming will create a dynamic omnichannel sports betting product that is sure to stand apart in Nevada, the most mature and high-volume sports betting destination in the U.S.," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "IGT's PlaySports platform enables Boyd Gaming to differentiate its sports betting product in meaningful ways that position them to attract new players and grow revenue in the segment."

"We are extremely pleased to be extending our agreement with the Missouri Lottery and look forward to working with its team to further its goals. It is also a privilege that our product helps support the positive contributions that the veteran and fraternal non-profit retailers make in their communities," stated Bill Breslo, President, Diamond Game.

“We do extensive research and focus groups on licensed brands and play styles so that our creative teams can design games that appeal to players and drive maximum profits for our lottery customers,” said John Schulz, Senior VP, Lottery Instant Products for Scientific Games. “Players love extended play games, and even moreso when they feature a recognizable brand and entertaining play style.”

“Today is a new day for our industry. It is especially gratifying as it comes on the 100th anniversary of my state, Tennessee, becoming the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, and creating the three-fourths majority needed to amend the U.S. Constitution and give women across the country the right to vote,” Tennessee Education Lottery President and CEO, World Lottery Association (WLA) President and WILL Founder and Chair Rebecca Paul Hargrove said.   “Ensuring gender equity brings valuable depth to an organization, adding a well-rounded voice to both internal and external discussions. This new slate of NASPL officers are exceptional leaders that set strong examples and inspire others to be the best they can be, and I am truly excited for what the future holds for our industry,” Hargrove added.

"As the leader in the global gaming industry, IGT delivers excellence by focusing our innovations in content, hardware and platform technology that enable customers such as the New York Lottery to continue its ranking as one of the largest and most successful lotteries in the world," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "IGT is pleased to extend our long-term partnership with the Lottery and we will do our part to ensure that it continues to set record-breaking sales and maximize its more than $68 billion contribution to education in New York."

The Texas Lottery has generated more than $31 billion in revenue for the state and distributed $65 billion in prizes to lottery players. Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has contributed $25.5 billion to the Foundation School Fund

"This extension will allow us to continue building on our successful 25-year partnership with International Gamco and leverage the unique and innovative products offered by both International Gamco and Diamond Game," said Jeff Anderson, Director, Idaho Lottery. "Their expertise and dedication to our PullTabs program have been significant in enhancing player experiences." "We are grateful to the Idaho Lottery for their trust in, and commitment to, our company and products," said Bill Breslo, President, Diamond Game. "We are proud of the contribution our products have made to the State's Public Schools and Permanent Building Fund, and we look forward to the continued growth of the PullTabs program. We are committed to providing best-in-class products and service to the Idaho Lottery as we extend our long-standing relationship."

“Given that racing is such a big part of the fabric of Kentucky, we’re excited to be the first state to launch Win Place Show,” said Kentucky Lottery Interim President and CEO Marty Gibbs. “Increased Kentucky Lottery sales mean more dollars for the college scholarship and grant programs we fund, and we’re anxious to see how the game performs in the marketplace.”