IGT has been a trusted and reliable partner to the Tennessee Education Lottery, helping us significantly grow our operation and impact every step of the way since our inception in 2004," said Rebecca Hargrove, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation President and CEO. "IGT provides unprecedented lottery expertise, and we're excited to leverage its digital lottery knowledge in the overhaul of our loyalty website and mobile app, making them both more convenient and appealing for players." "As digital lottery supplier to more than 30 lotteries around the world and first supplier to launch a mobile lottery app in the U.S., IGT has a deep understanding of how multi-channel player engagement and a sophisticated loyalty program can help lotteries achieve their goals and differentiate their offerings," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "IGT is pleased to continue applying our expertise in lottery content and platform technology to deliver outstanding experiences for Tennessee Education Lottery players."

"Together with IGT's industry expertise and innovative thinking, we will bring fresh game concepts to the Virginia Lottery's Scratchers portfolio that will help us achieve our business goals," said Kevin Hall, Virginia Lottery Executive Director. "We look forward to collaborating on games and initiatives that ultimately support our mission of generating revenue for Virginia's K-12 public schools." "Since 2009, IGT's printing business, unique same-store sales capabilities and provision of top-indexing games such as Crossword Tripler, Super Triple 7s, and IGT's exclusive Super Ticket™ have contributed to the Virginia Lottery's sales growth," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "As the Lottery's primary instant ticket vendor, we will print most of its Scratchers, allowing IGT to showcase more proprietary content, deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for players, and demonstrate our dedication to world-class customer service and quality."

Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and CEO of Group FDJ: “Since the beginning of this unprecedented health crisis, the FDJ Group has strengthened its mobilisation to limit the effects on the company, its employees and its stakeholders in a spirit of responsibility and solidarity. The exceptional situation is already having very significant effects on the company’s activity. That is why we have decided to draw up a substantial cost-savings plan to limit the impact on the company’s results while preserving its ability to resume all of its activities as soon as possible. At the same time, we are continuing to take practical initiatives in support of our stakeholders, and above all our retailers. 

"Rich's expertise in design, development and gaming makes him the perfect complement to our Scientific Games leadership team," said Scientific Games President and CEO Barry Cottle. "Combining Rich's expertise and creativity with our talented teams will bring industry-leading products and technology to our partners and their players."

"If we incrementally reopen, we might have to pull back if a spike in cases occurs that jeopardizes our healthcare system capacity," Wynn CEO Matt Maddox writes. "However, the only way to cross this river is one stone at a time, and we need to put our feet in the water before it is too late," suggesting he is keen on taking a chance and then recalibrating as necessary.

"We have accomplished great results over the past 18 years, working with Scientific Games as our primary instant games provider to offer enjoyable game entertainment for South Carolina players while providing vital support for state educational programs," said Hogan Brown, Executive Director, South Carolina Education Lottery. "Continuing the SGEP program, a partnership proven highly successful, will strengthen our ability to responsibly optimize revenue for education in South Carolina." "We are honored by the trust the South Carolina Education Lottery has placed in Scientific Games to fully manage their diverse instant game portfolio," said John Schulz, Senior Vice President, Lottery Instant Products for Scientific Games. "Beginning and ending with analytics and insights, our SGEP program encompasses every aspect of the Lottery's instant products – from game design through retail execution."

On Monday, the organization Stop Predatory Gambling plans to send letters to attorneys general and governors in 45 states and the District of Columbia, asking for lottery betting to be immediately shut down  -  Gordon Medenica, director of the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency, who has also managed lotteries in New York and New Jersey, said he dismisses the idea of suspending lotteries during the pandemic as an excuse for antigambling activists to push their agenda. The Maryland lottery generated $593 million for the state's general fund from $2.2 billion in sales in the 2019 fiscal year. Other states dedicate lottery funds to specific uses like education. "That's the primary reason that lotteries exist, to make money for good causes," Mr. Medenica said.   

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“Recent decreases in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing us to reassess the amount we’re able to increase the Hoosier Lotto jackpot between drawings,” said Hoosier Lottery Executive Director Sarah Taylor.

Inspired President and Chief Operating Officer Brooks Pierce said, “We are very excited to team up with DraftKings to bring Virtual Sports to their passionate fans. Not only do we have the largest and most advanced portfolio of Virtual Sports, we tailor our products to sports fanatics with a combination of fast-paced action, ultra-realistic player simulations and a tremendous breadth of bet types. We are looking forward to working with DraftKings on bringing a continual stream of betting content to their customer base, especially at this time when there is limited live sports content available.”

"During these difficult and challenging times, our mission remains the same: to serve Tennessee by generating proceeds for education,"  Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove said. "We remain focused on developing innovative products and services that support those initiatives."

“For nearly 30 years, IGT has partnered with the Missouri Lottery to supply compelling products and develop and grow our operations,” said May Scheve Reardon, Missouri Lottery Executive Director. “IGT’s industry expertise and innovative approach to lottery create fresh and entertaining concepts that our players have grown to love and expect from the Missouri Lottery’s games.” “IGT has worked closely with the Missouri Lottery to expand the Lottery’s content portfolio with appealing instant game content and successful second-chance promotions that can drive player engagement and sales growth,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Lottery while delivering high-performing, quality instant tickets that help generate funds for Missouri’s public education programs.”