May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director for the Missouri Lottery, said, "We are confident that the extension of our primary instant games contract with Scientific Games sets the Missouri Lottery on a continued trajectory of responsible growth to maximize our returns to public education." Since 1986, the Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $6.5 billion to the state of Missouri and public education. Annual Lottery contributions comprise about 4% of the state's funding for public education. John Schulz, Senior VP Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, "As the primary Scratchers supplier to the Missouri Lottery, we look forward to continuing our good work together. Our teams work hand-in-hand with the Lottery's teams so we are fully aligned on business objectives and can stay one step ahead of market demand for the highest performing games that entertain Missourians."

Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “Since the National Lottery began in 1994, its dedicated players have raised more than £40 billion for good causes across the UK, making an enormous difference to people’s lives and the issues they care about.

Between September and December 2019, the New Jersey Lottery, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, and the National Lottery Control Board — Trinidad and Tobago launched Cash Pop™, a new draw game from IGT designed to be easy to play and offer flexibility to operators and players. As the Kentucky Lottery prepares to launch Cash Pop in the spring of 2020, Francesco Parola, IGT Vice President Global Lottery Game Development, discusses the initial launches and the player input that shaped the game design.  

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The retail landscape is changing before our eyes. Consumers now expect more from their shopping experiences, and retailers are adapting quickly.  Convenience stores are modernizing their operations, offerings and customer engagement to appeal to modern consumers. C-stores are increasing ease and availability with digital apps and fresh, made-to-order food. In other retail channels, supermarkets are offering more in-lane and selfservice products with similar priorities. 

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“The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown” to be Televised as Part of Churchill Downs’ Nationwide Virtual ‘Kentucky Derby at Home’ Party Featured on NBC Saturday, May 2, 2020 -- 3:00 - 6:00pm ET   “We are very excited about this opportunity to showcase our Virtual Sports on a much larger scale in the U.S.,” said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Operating Officer of Inspired. “Churchill Downs is the world’s most legendary racetrack and the Kentucky Derby is the premier event in horse racing. We are honored to be a part of this special tradition and support Churchill Downs in this endeavor, as we work together to help fill the gap of live sports and bring people together for some relief during these difficult times.”

Beth Bresnahan, Executive Director of the DC Lottery said, "There is a significant opportunity for growth in our instant portfolio. We are pleased to continue our longtime, successful relationship with Scientific Games through this new contract which will help the DC Lottery to continue our mission of maximizing revenue returned to the General Fund to support the District's vital public programs and essential services." John Schulz, Senior VP Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, "Scientific Games is honored to continue serving as a trusted business partner to the DC Lottery. Our more than 45 years of experience creating, manufacturing and managing instant games has resulted in products that responsibly drive maximum revenues for our lottery partners such as the DC Lottery."

Patrik Hofbauer, Svenska Spel’s president and CEO, explained: “The government’s measures are tough. It is difficult to interpret the proposals as anything other than a substantial underestimation of the gaming industry’s ability to present powerful measures themselves. At the same time, we are surprised at what we think is missing about consumer protection.”  Adding: “It is easy to understand the Minister’s concern. Although we at Svenska Spel have not been able to see any effect in the form of increased risk play, layoffs, home sitting and a near total lack of sports objects can lead to more people searching for more risky forms of play.”

Proud of our contribution Niels Onkenhout, CEO of the Dutch Lottery says: “Annually, almost the entire result of the Dutch Lottery goes to Dutch sports, charities and to society through the Ministry of Finance . Our employees , retailers and other partners are committed daily to the annual s e contribution allow . We are proud that we can return more than 173 million euros in 2019 in the form of this payment. "