Texas Lottery chief named MUSL President

Comment #5

LOTTOKING2016 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:00:07 GMT

He looks perfect to rigg and win the jackpot for his family members

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Todd — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:16:29 GMT

No, when a lottery director is elected into a role like that, they take the additional responsibility in addition to their existing responsibilities with the state lottery.

Comment #3

Piaceri — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:02:59 GMT

Can't get those East Texas Thumpers riled up. In Sunset review, they shut down the lottery, went to lunch, and had to reinstate it because they found out they needed that money more. They are the reason Texans spend over $3b per year in Oklahoma and Louisiana casinos.

Good question, though.... will Grief remain as head of the Texas Lottery?

Congrats to Grief

Comment #2

bobby623 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:46:10 GMT

Is the Texas lottery going to get a new director??

Seems being head man for two major lottery activities would probably be too much for one individual, but, you never know.

If my memory is correct, I believe Grief and Texas Governor Abbott had a recent falling out over expanding gaming in Texas.

Believe Grief was planning to introduce sports betting, without consulting with the political class.

Abbott objected, the big plans were set aside and it's been all quiet on the gambling fron... [ More ]

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Todd — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:12:44 GMT

Congratulations Gary, well deserved

Texas Lottery chief named MUSL President

Lottery Post — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:35:42 GMT

The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) has elected Gary Grief as president of the organization. Grief is the executive director of the Texas Lottery.

I want to congratulate Gary Grief on being elected president of MUSL, said J. Winston Krause, chairman of the Texas Lottery Commission. Gary's rich industry knowledge and successful track record in leading the Texas Lottery will serve him well in this important industry leadership role.

Formed in 1987, the Multi-State Lottery Associatio... [ More ]