“This is a great way to kick off our 30th anniversary we’ll be officially celebrating in April,” said Tom Delacenserie, president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery. “To not only break but shatter our one-day Scratch-off sales record is a huge achievement, and a testament to the hard work of our retailers and staff. The more tickets we sell, the more kids we send to college. That’s a great net result of this momentous occasion.”

Greetings from Fort Lauderdale, the site of PGRI SMART-Tech.   Click here to view the PGRI SMART-Tech conference program We have just returned from the annual pilgrimage to London to participate in the EL/WLA Marketing Seminar and the largest gaming show in the world “ICE” International Casino Exhibition. This is always a fabulous way to kick off the new year.  The theme of this year’s Marketing Seminar, “What’s New?  What’s Hot?  What’s Not?” captures the spirit of this event, the reason we all come to it every year, year-after-year.  Check out the PGRI SMART-Tech program.  Our “brand” is all about engaging the leadership of the industry in serious discussions about the most forward-leaning trends and opportunities as well as the most perplexing challenges that we face in the world of regulated gaming.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

According to Robinson, leaving any legal gray areas in which these websites can operate can pose serious risks to Florida’s residents. The local lottery is carefully regulated by the state, and the sale of online tickets circumvents many of its strict regulations – while also charging excessively high prices to boot. The senator says that these games of chance are carefully regulated, and that this is done for a very good reason.

Barry Cottle, CEO and President of Scientific Games, : said “This is a very exciting time for Scientific Games. We’re focused on developing the best games and the most innovative platforms to deliver outstanding gaming experiences wherever and whenever players choose to play. “We are building momentum and continuing to grow our business while at the same time operating more efficiently. The entire organization is enthused about 2019 and focused on helping our customers win, which will drive our free cash flow and create meaningful value for our shareholders.”

“IGT has worked closely with the DC Lottery on games that engage their player community, such as the game Lucky Pets,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT is pleased to continue working with the DC Lottery, and we look forward to enhancing their instant ticket program with creative new content over the next year.”

“With the upgrade to these advanced retail terminals for Keno players, Tabcorp is again demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the player experience,” said Michael Conforti, President of Global Strategic Accounts for Scientific Games.