"Scientific Games appreciates the trust the Iowa Lottery has placed in our Company and our technology to continue supporting programs that help make Iowa a great place to live," said Pat McHugh, Lottery Group CEO for Scientific Games. "We are also very proud that the hard work of our teams and ability to successfully align with lotteries' business plans continues to position Scientific Games as the fastest growing lottery systems provider in North America."

- Dorothy Costa appointed as Global Head of People and Transformation - Mario Di Loreto is Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to IGT Group CEO

"I wish to congratulate Dorothy Costa, whom I will be working with closely as she takes on the role of Global Head of People and Transformation and we continue to advance IGT's leadership by attracting and cultivating our industry's foremost talent," said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "I would like to thank Mario Di Loreto for his successful transformation of IGT Human Resources into the People and Transformation organization, and for implementing a strategic operating model that has greatly benefitted our Company and global workforce."

Virtual Grand National 2020 is a Huge Hit “Virtual Racing has predominantly been used as an added feature, providing a continual stream of betting content during quiet periods or leading up to some of the biggest sporting events. However, this year’s race has proven Virtual Sports are realistic enough to take center stage,” said Steve Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer of Virtual Sports for Inspired. “In addition to the extensive viewership, Virtual Grand National was trending second worldwide on Twitter on Saturday. This is a great example of how Virtual Sports can plug the gap and bring people together for some relief during these difficult times just as real sports do.”

"Our research shows that in grocery stores in particular, only 5% of shoppers visit the area of the store where the lottery terminal is located and games can be purchased," said Simon Butler, Abacus CEO. "This partnership with Abacus is another example of Scientific Games' commitment to invest in new retail innovation that opens opportunities for lotteries to bring products conveniently to players where they are," said Randall Lex, VP Lottery Retail Solutions for Scientific Games. "Our vision for retail innovation includes third-party, secure technology integrations that support lottery revenues with the most advanced technology possible.".

“These changes are necessary to ensure that ticket sales can support the Powerball jackpot and other lower-tier cash prizes,” said Gregg Mineo, Powerball Product Group Chairman and Maine Lottery Director. “Our number one priority is making sure that the Powerball game can continue to assist lotteries in raising proceeds for their beneficiaries.”

“The value of the Mega Millions jackpot is based on projected sales, and typical sales patterns have been altered because the current health crisis has required people to stay home,” said Gordon Medenica, Lead Director of the Mega Millions. “We are concerned, first and foremost, with everyone’s health and well-being. Meanwhile, these adjustments will allow the states and jurisdictions that sell Mega Millions tickets to continue generating much-needed revenue to support state budgets.”

“Because the Lottery’s mission is to generate funding for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians, there are currently no plans to suspend operations,” spokesperson Ewa Dworakowski said in a statement from the agency. “Many of the essential businesses that remain open, such as grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies, are also Lottery retailers. “ The state Department of Health took the same position as Lottery officials did when asked about the continued ticket sales. “The Lottery’s mission is to generate funding for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians. The Lottery is continuing to generate funding for property tax and rent rebates, prescription assistance, meals on wheels and other critical services that seniors depend on,” spokesperson Nate Wardle said in an email. “That will especially be the case once this health pandemic is over.”

"You can just go to the store once and prebuy the numbers that you want for a range of draws into the future and then you don't need to go visit the store," said Gary Kessler, the deputy commissioner of the Vt. Department of Liquor and Lottery. "As the governor said, we want people to stay home, stay safe and for those who want to play the lottery, we want them to stay in the game."

The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Region) ensured that the lottery stores and religious activities continue in the list of essential services in Brazil during the coronavirus pandemic

“I’m paying every one of our nearly 10,000 employees as though they were still working. We’re even working to make up for lost tips. I hope to do that right up until the time that we can reopen our businesses,” Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson explained.

Casino gaming is vital to local small businesses, supporting 350,000 small business jobs and delivering $52 billion annually in small business revenue, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale firms.