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Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2020

TENNESSEE LOTTERY TEMPORARILY CLOSES CLAIM CENTERS AT NASHVILLE HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRICT OFFICES

“The most important thing right now is for all our players to take the appropriate precautions to stay safe and healthy. Players with winning tickets can rest assured their prizes will be paid if postmarked prior to the end of the claim expiration period,” CEO Rebecca Hargrove said.   “The most important thing right now is for all our players to take the appropriate precautions to stay safe and healthy. Players with winning tickets can rest assured their prizes will be paid if postmarked prior to the end of the claim expiration period,” Hargrove said.

Posted on Monday March 23, 2020

International Game Technology PLC Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Changes to Board of Directors

"We are excited to have Max join the IGT team, both as a member of my senior leadership team and as a board member," said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "His broad and deep background in all facets of global finance and operations, in addition to his high standards of excellence, will be tremendous assets to our organization."

Posted on Saturday March 21, 2020

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) issues an initial estimate of the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on its business

Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and CEO of FDJ, commented as follows: “Today we are facing an unprecedented and exceptional situation that requires the mobilization of everyone and will weigh on our business for an indefinite period. In that respect, the FDJ Group has very quickly organised itself to face this unprecedented health crisis in a responsible manner and limit the consequences on its employees, customers, retailers and shareholders, thanks to its resilience, responsiveness and the commitment of everyone at FDJ.”

Posted on Saturday March 21, 2020

UKGC Suspends Lotteries.com License as Regulator Ramps Up Enforcement on Errant Operators

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this week it has suspended the license of Lotteries.com parent International Multi-Media Entertainments Ltd (IMME) over unspecified concerns about anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility violations

Posted on Saturday March 21, 2020

Illegal Gambling Opponents Call on State, County Health Departments to Order Immediate Shutdown of 'Games of Skill' Machines

"At a time in which Pennsylvania casinos have made the difficult but appropriate decision to shut down to protect the health of their patrons, employees, and the public, these machines continue to attract gamblers of all ages," said Peter Shelly, spokesperson for Pennsylvanians Against Illegal Gambling (PAIG). "You don't have to be a health expert to know that the extended period of times in which players interact with these machines could accelerate the spread of Coronavirus to some of our most vulnerable citizens."

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