“The casinos have worked diligently to create thorough reopening plans that cover everything from sanitation to social distancing and temperature screenings,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica. “When the casinos reopen, they likely will be limited to 25% to 50% of their capacity, and customers will notice many other changes, such as Plexiglass shields, to ensure social distancing. But we are confident they’ll be ready to operate safely and effectively.”

“Like any organization, we had to adapt to changing conditions for our employees, players and retailers, and I am proud of how Lottery employees met the challenges of working during the COVID-19 crisis,” TEL President and CEO Rebecca Paul Hargrove said. “I am particularly proud of how we embraced learning how to work efficiently and effectively during these unique times, when our mission remains the same: to serve Tennessee by generating proceeds for education.”

“Our team at the DC Lottery is excited to introduce GambetDC, which will serve to modernize our product portfolio and assist in our mission to maximize the revenue returned to support the District’s vital programs and services,” said Beth Bresnahan, Executive Director of the District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming. “While we recognize there will be a limited number of events to wager on at this time, this soft launch will provide us with an opportunity to roll out the GambetDC wagering website to potential players in the District and be best prepared for sports wide scale return to play.”

"We're working hard to finish the year on a solid note," said Interim President and CEO Marty Gibbs. "Our numbers are looking promising, our sales representatives have returned to the field this week, and we have transitioned our advertising back to product-based messaging. The students who receive our college scholarships and grants - including KEES - are counting on us."

The Massachusetts Lottery, one of the most vaunted in the nation over the years, faces "a significant threat of becoming somewhat obsolete" as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates industry-wide shifts toward online and cashless interactions, Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney said Tuesday. Sweeney and other officials warned during a Lottery Commission meeting Tuesday that the agency's model, built exclusively around in-person cash sales and a driver of foot traffic and customers at Lottery retailers, may not be sufficient for the new normal. That could create problems for a major source of municipal funding.