"Since 1998, Scientific Games has worked collaboratively with Hasbro in using the MONOPOLY brand as a pillar for innovation, leveraging its popularity to become one of the industry's top game brands," said Scientific Games' President and CEO, Barry Cottle. "This new agreement signifies the strength of a great collaboration and celebrates the global endearment of the MONOPOLY brand as a leading slot brand and the top selling licensed brand for lottery tickets. The agreement grants us the privilege of extending and expanding the scope of the licensing into a wide range of new products and play styles. We're excited to continue working with Hasbro to take MONOPOLY to the next level in gaming."

“Jim Poppell is a committed public servant who believes in the mission of the Florida Lottery,” said DeSantis. “With Jim continuing to lead the Florida Lottery, I am certain Florida students will continue to benefit from the outstanding educational opportunities the agency generates.

Arjan van ‘t Veer, Secretary General of the European Lotteries and Toto Association (EL), comments: “The CJEU has clearly recognised that an exclusive concessionaire model, as chosen by the Italian legislator, is legitimate in order to promote responsible management of the lottery . The judgment points to the particularities of our sector where restrictions can be put in place in the general interest and which must be kept free from companies that have been referred to a criminal court. EL welcomes the confirmation in this ruling.” The CJEU further confirmed that a high basic contract value for such a concession is acceptable and stated that severe conditions to access the market can be imposed. Notably, a company can be excluded if it has been referred to criminal court for a related matter. The ruling further confirms that other games similar to lotto without the specific authorisation can be prohibited as a means to fight illegal gambling, which is a legitimate policy objective.

"Several factors contributed to Lottery's success in 2018, including strong relationships with our retailers, research and development of new game ideas, exceptional teamwork across the organization and the greatly appreciated support of our players," said Commissioner Brian O. Neill.

Gaming Industry Emphasizes Importance of Market Competition to Help Eliminate Illegal Market

Spiegel becoming president of Wynn Las Vegas is the company’s continued effort to have more women in leadership capacities.  “Her deep experience in human resources and knowledge of what it takes to deliver the Wynn promise make her the ideal person to lead Wynn Las Vegas into the future,” Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox stated.

SG Lottery Group Chief Executive and Industry Leader Jim Kennedy Elevated to Chairman, Lottery

25 Year Lottery Industry Veteran Patrick McHugh to become SG's New EVP and Group Chief Executive, Lottery

Jordan Levin, who Launched SG Interactive and Led Acquisition and Integration of NYX, to be SG's New EVP and Group Chief Executive, Digital

“We have been here to support some really good causes,” Lottery Director Brian Rockey said. “It’s benefited all 93 counties. Virtually every single Nebraskan has been reached by these programs.”