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Posted on Friday December 20, 2019

World Lottery Association Recertifies New Jersey Lottery and NJ Lottery Christmas Drawing Schedule

“I am proud of New Jersey Lottery’s efforts to incorporate responsible gaming messages into all areas of communication and our work toward continued enhancements of the Responsible Play Program,” said New Jersey Lottery Acting Executive Director James A. Carey, Jr. “We are pleased that the extensive review by the World Lottery Association of our responsible gaming initiatives and continued commitment has earned the New Jersey Lottery recertification of the prestigious Level 4 Responsible Gaming Certification.”

Posted on Wednesday December 18, 2019

Scientific Games' New Seven-Year iLottery Online/Mobile Games Contract To Drive Maximum Profits For Pennsylvania Lottery

Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko said, "Our iLottery games have proven a fun, new way to play the Pennsylvania Lottery. Selling lottery online is a big part of our effort to modernize the lottery, appeal to new customers and meet our players where they already are, which is online, while generating new funds to benefit older Pennsylvanians. Sales of these new digital products as well as sales for our instant and draw-based games at Pennsylvania Lottery retailers grew beyond all expectations over the last year."   Svitko said that the Lottery has experienced another record-breaking year. With $4.5 billion in total retail sales led by $3 billion instant scratch game sales, fiscal year 2018-19 was its eighth consecutive year of more than $1 billion in transfers to benefit older Pennsylvanians.

Posted on Wednesday December 18, 2019

INSPIRED SIGNS GLOBAL VIRTUAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVOMATIC

“We have a great relationship with Novomatic and we are very excited to work with them on adding Virtual Sports to their NovoPrime Sports platform,” said Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman of Inspired. “This partnership has a great deal of potential for Inspired, bringing our Virtual Sports to new geographies, customer verticals and distribution channels. It is a win-win for everyone involved, especially the consumer.”

Posted on Tuesday December 17, 2019

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Lynda Hartzell to Audit Director

“Lynda’s relentless dedication to her craft is one more example of how GLI is committed to quality,” said GLI’s President and CEO, James R. Maida. Prior to joining GLI, Lynda held multiple senior leadership positions, including Chief of the Audit Division for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. She holds accreditations as a CPA, CFF, CFE, CIA, and CPM.

Posted on Monday December 16, 2019

Scientific Games And Norsk Tipping Sign Supply Agreement For Video Lottery Terminals Across Norway

Thorbjørn A Unneberg, EVP Market Operations Norsk Tipping says: "Having worked closely with Scientific Games over the years, we are delighted that they can extend their offering with us further. Scientific Games was the best qualified vendor throughout the public procurement process and they have developed a unique hardware solution that meets our high expectations in terms of quality and design. We look forward to seeing the new terminals rolled out next year, and growing our successful partnership."

Posted on Monday December 16, 2019

N.C. Education Lottery crosses $25 billion in sales milestone

“Our lottery couldn’t have sales like this without the support of so many North Carolinians who enjoy our games,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “The fun of lottery games let players dream a little. As our sales grow, so does the money raised for education, and that money supports a lot of dreams too.”

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