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In the newly signed Florida state budget, the Florida Lottery will receive $10.6 million for system updates, hiring additional staff, and providing bonuses to high-performing sales representatives. This allocation is part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget that saw $1 billion in local projects vetoed.
The Connecticut Lottery has launched its iLottery platform, allowing residents to purchase draw games such as Mega Millions and Powerball online. The soft launch began this past week and is expected to run until at least June 20, with a full launch date yet to be announced.
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Frank Suarez, currently Executive Director of the DC Lottery, as its new President and CEO, effective August 1, 2024. Suarez was selected after a nationwide search due to his extensive experience in the lottery industry and strategic vision. He succeeds Greg Smith, who will retire in September after assisting with the leadership transition.
Sharon Strong has been appointed as the Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery by Jim Hudson, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. She succeeds Eric Hagler, with a focus on maximizing the lottery’s impact on Arkansas students through scholarships.
Jeff Anderson, the longest-serving Lottery Director in Idaho history, has announced his retirement effective July 26, 2024. Anderson, who also serves as Director of the Idaho State Liquor Division, has been instrumental in returning nearly $2.2 billion in benefits to Idaho during his tenure. His leadership included record financial returns and national representation for Idaho in various lottery and beverage control associations.
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) has raised concerns about the rapid growth of unregulated online gaming, estimating that $170 million is being siphoned out of the region by illegal gambling sites, which are often mistaken for legal options due to widespread advertising. ALC emphasizes that these sites do not comply with the same consumer protection and responsible gambling measures required by legal entities. The corporation has joined forces with other provincial lottery corporations to form the Canadian Lottery Coalition, aiming to increase public awareness and advocate for stricter regulations to protect consumers and ensure revenue benefits the local community.
Effective June 17, 2024, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana has been granted Observer Membership status by the European Lotteries (EL) Association.
FanDuel has indicated it may terminate its agreement with the DC Lottery if the 2025 budget, which expands the sports betting market in the District, is approved by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The new budget allows for creating Class C licenses, enabling other sportsbooks to partner with professional sports teams and offer mobile sports betting District-wide. FanDuel may dissolve its partnership with the DC Lottery if approved but could still operate under a Class C license through a local sports team partnership.
The Tennessee Lottery, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has generated $7.2 billion in ticket sales and awarded over 2 million scholarships since 2004. Scratch-off tickets account for over 80% of revenue, while Powerball and MegaMillions make up a smaller portion. The largest win was $528.8 million by John and Lisa Robinson in 2016.
The Maine Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary by introducing new instant tickets available in $1, $2, and $5 versions, with a top prize of $100,000 on the $5 ticket. Over its history, the lottery has paid out more than $4.7 billion in winnings and generated over $1.7 billion for Maine’s general fund.
IGT won the “Diversity and Inclusion” category at the 2024 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards in London for the second consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.