Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, said: “The National Lottery is a national asset. We want to build on the tremendous success of the National Lottery and we are determined to run a fair and transparent competition process that maximises the opportunities for innovation and creativity whilst protecting the special status of the National Lottery.”

“IGT has worked closely with the Ohio Lottery to launch new games and deliver high-quality, innovative instant tickets to its players since 2015,”said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT is pleased to continue our partnership with the Ohio Lottery and looks forward to enhancing its instant ticket portfolio with compelling new game concepts and world-class service over the next two years.”

Ms. Beth Bresnahan, Executive Director of the DC Lottery, remarked: “INTRALOT has been a valued partner of the DC Lottery for the last nine and a half years, helping to transfer more than $500 million since 2010 to the District to fund vital public programs and initiatives. We look forward to continuing our partnership with INTRALOT to introduce exciting new games and innovative gaming platforms to generate additional revenue for the District’s important causes”.

It is the fifth consecutive year that revenues have eclipsed the $5 billion mark. “Another net profit record is a proud achievement for the Lottery. We continue to perform at the highest levels even as we face mounting challenges in today’s retail environment,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. “This profit generates local aid, critical to every community across the Commonwealth.”

Byron Boothe, Interim CEO of INTRALOT Inc., commented: “The entire Lottery should feel proud of how much they’ve accomplished over the last 30 years, and especially this year with the largest return to the state to date. We’re looking forward to providing new ways of fun and entertainment for Idaho players, and to continue to provide to one of our most valued customers. Most importantly, we’re excited about generating revenue for the State of Idaho”.

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“At OPAP, we seek to offer our customers high-quality products, which deliver an entertaining gaming experience. Therefore, we are pleased to continue our cooperation with Inspired and expand our relationship through more VLTs, including their new Valor VIP cabinet,” said Damian Cope, Chief Executive Officer of OPAP.

Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson and the Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Little with a check representing the total 30-year dividend provided to Idaho Department of Education’s School Building Account Fund, the Department of Education’s Bond Levy Equalization Fund, and the State of Idaho’s Permanent Building Fund for $906 million.