Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and CEO of FDJ, said: “The year 2021 marks FDJ's return to its pre-crisis growth trajectory for all its activities.

"When a gambling company that operates illegally in Norway can make NOK 437 million from its illegal activity within a year, we owe it to the Norwegian people to do what we can to stop the illegal activity," says Director of the Lottery and Foundation Authority Atle Hamar.

Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, expressed his delight at having been selected as National Lottery plc’s strategic technology partner. “We have enjoyed working together with National Lottery plc for several months. We believe that with our expertise as a world leading lottery provider combined with the local knowledge of National Lottery plc, we can provide a lottery experience of the highest quality in Malta. The Maltese lottery market is very interesting and our experience in operating similar markets will ensure that the new lottery will be of the utmost quality.”

Arizona Lottery Executive Director Gregg Edgar said the Arizona Lottery has made an enormous financial contribution over four decades to the state for programs in environmental conservation, higher education, health and human services, and economic and business development. “We’re celebrating 40 years of giving back to the community, and we’re proud to have transferred more than $4.8 billion, through ticket sales, to vital programs and services throughout the state,” Edgar said. “Our “Gives Back” sponsorships, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, are ​​funded with Arizona Lottery marketing dollars. These unique partnerships help nonprofits across Arizona accomplish their missions while helping the Arizona Lottery to tell its story.”

“Our Golden Anniversary milestone is something we’re extremely pleased to celebrate, because the Lottery has benefitted everyone in Connecticut through the billions returned to the General Fund,” said Greg Smith, President & CEO, Connecticut Lottery Corporation. “We thank the founders of the Connecticut Lottery for getting us off the ground in 1972, and also extend our gratitude to all those, past and present, who have made the Connecticut Lottery what it is today. Because of them, we are well-positioned to continue our mission of responsibly generating revenue for the state, and look to grow our Lottery and sports betting businesses.”