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Deal reached to privatize the Pa. LotteryNews Story
The Corbett administration announced late Friday that it would award to a British firm a contract to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery. The announcement came just days before a state Senate committee was scheduled to hold a hearing on what has become the administration's most aggressive foray into privatizing state services. While the contract with Camelot Global Services was not yet formally signed, the administration issued what it called a notice of award. Though not
Jan 12, 2013, 12:38 pm - Todd - Lottery News

N.J. Lottery throws out GTECH contactNews Story
State to rebid lottery deal as lobbyist concerns arise Seeking to erase concerns the state's long-time lottery vendor might have enjoyed an inside edge in winning its latest contract, New Jersey state treasurer Bradley Abelow announced yesterday the state will rebid the job for the third time in 15 months. Abelow ended special hearings that have been going on before former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel O'Hern Jr. and said the department will move quickly to solicit new bids. Du
Oct 21, 2006, 11:53 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Florida House Speaker prepares to sue LotteryNews Story
The Florida Speaker of the House is drafting a lawsuit that would pit the House against the Florida Lottery. At the heart of the issue is a contract between the Florida Lottery and gaming vendor IGT Global Solutions Corporation, which provides lotto vending machines. Last year, the Florida Legislature budgeted about $26.6 million for terminal machines, $5 million for instant-ticket vending machines and $2.9 million for full-service vending machines, according to a draft of the suit. The
Feb 15, 2017, 10:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery system 99% effective legal matters questionReply
Let's get this straight. This investor can only make lottery money off you? But you can have 5 to 10 investors? If you win money with another investor are you sharing that with everybody you have a contract with? I notice, even as you consider yourself an honest person, you had plans to screw the lottery system by using third parties to buy tickets in your stead. Now, I'm sure you could find a lawyer to write any contract you want, but finding investors willing to agree to your terms
Nov 1, 2015, 8:06 pm - garyo1954 - Lottery Systems Forum

Workplace Lottery Pool Contract...Reply
I would think a real contract would have to be notorized or made by a lawyer. Not sure. If you have a conversation and agree to do something it's a real contract, though you may have a hard time proving to the court what the terms of the contract are. Putting things in writing and having each signature witnessed helps prove what the agreement is and that everyone really signed it, and a notary is a better witness than another member of the pool. Proving who signed it and what it says may no
Feb 10, 2012, 1:51 pm - KY Floyd - Jackpot Games Forum

Lottery vendors will fight for N.C. lottery businessNews Story
Before North Carolina's lottery starts early next year, a handful of companies will jockey to win one of the state's biggest payouts: a lucrative contract to run the games.The organization of the state's lottery is still in its early stages, following the General Assembly's approval late last month. But the six major companies that operate lotteries around the globe are already salivating at the prospect of supplying North Carolina with gaming equipment, software and expertise.North Carolina rep
Sep 12, 2005, 7:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

The $30 Million Saga Continues
By PETER CHENEYFrom Saturday's Globe and MailThe winner of the biggest individual jackpot in Canadian history says in new court documents that he owes nothing to his third wife.In a legal document that amounts to a changing of the door locks, Raymond Sobeski charges that Nynna Ionson, whom he married in 1998, isn't entitled to a penny of the $30-million he collected after winning the Super 7 lottery.The Defendant acquired his wealth through sheer fortuity after cohabitation and the end of the pa
Jul 12, 2004, 1:48 pm - Jake649 - Jackpot Games Forum

Washington Lottery to debut new ticket machinesNews Story
Washington lottery players can expect new green tickets July 2, the date the state-run gambling enterprise switches to new machines in its retail outlets. The switch comes at a time the state Lottery is struggling to maintain its share of the state's exploding gambling market. But the change is not expected to boost the state's shrinking share of the $1.7 billion that gamblers lose each year in Washington. The change in ticket stock is tied to the installation of new ticket-dispensing mac
Jun 19, 2006, 2:06 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Pa. Gov. extends lottery privatization contractNews Story
Gov. Tom Corbett's administration will continue its examination into the privatization of the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery for two more months. The administration announced Tuesday that United Kingdom-based Camelot Global Services has agreed for an 11th time to extend its bid's expiration date, which was set to expire today. It now is good through Dec. 31. Camelot, the lone company to submit a bid, committed to generating $34.6 billion in profits to fund lottery-funded programs f
Oct 30, 2013, 11:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

Union fails to derail NJ Lottery's privatization effortNews Story
But union still trying to overturn on appeal The Christie administration is allowed move forward with its plan to have a private firm to take over parts of the New Jersey lottery after a state appellate court denied a request by the state's largest public workers union to block the deal. But the court said it will speed up the process of hearing the Communication Workers of America's appeal of the contract. It's the latest development in an ongoing, partisan debate over the future of th
Jun 12, 2013, 11:22 pm - Todd - Lottery News