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Brad, IS this NOT the United States of America and aren't we afforded freedom of choice ?? Last I knew NOT EVERYTHING is in the Constitution or has to be run by the U.S. Government, so that everybody has a fair shot at everything. If you don't think that each state is capable of doing things differently for the common good of all then perhaps you need a minor lesson in history. By your statement of This is stupid and not a level playing field. ....................Lets take a look at the Mu
Apr 8, 2012, 12:59 pm - CDanaT - Lottery News

Acting director named for New York LotteryNews Story
A former deputy director of the New York Lottery has been named acting director of the organization. Gurney replaces Robert McLaughlin, who served as Director of the New York Lottery from November, 2006 to August, 2007. Mr. McLaughlin recently accepted a position in the private sector, according to lottery officials. Gurney has worked at the lottery since 1998, and was most recently director of operations and administration in addition to being deputy director. His areas of responsibilit
Aug 12, 2007, 8:36 am - Todd - Lottery News

Kentucky Lottery chief announces his retirementNews Story
The Kentucky Lottery's long-time chief executive has announced his retirement in a letter to the Lottery's board of directors. After significant thought and reflection, I have decided it is time for me to retire, said Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Arch Gleason in the letter. I have spent nearly 23 years as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery and take great pride in what we have accomplished. During Gleason's tenure as Kentucky Lottery President CEO, he served as president of t
Jun 15, 2016, 9:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

State lotteries head to Washington to enforce states' rights on gamblingNews Story
Restoration of America's Wire Act legislation would restrict your rights to spend your money as you please State Lottery officials from across the United States held meetings with members of Congress today in Washington, D.C., to add their voices to those of state lawmakers advocating for the federal government to continue to support states' authority to establish their own gambling policies. The lottery officials expressed their concerns about proposed federal legislation designed to res
Mar 25, 2015, 10:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

Vermont Lottery director to step downNews Story
The Vermont Lottery Commission today announced that long-time Executive Director Alan Yandow would not seek another biannual appointment to the position. After nearly fourteen years as Executive Director, and working with three governors, Yandow will leave state service. Yandow said, I step down from one of the most interesting positions in state government. It has been an honor and pleasure to serve the State of Vermont and lottery players over the last fourteen years . Governor Peter
Feb 24, 2012, 2:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

California lottery struggles with tepid salesNews Story
Though California and its schools are begging for cash, one of the state's supposed gold mines produces roughly half of what it should for education, analysts say.But officials at the languishing state-run lottery say there's hope the operation will be shipping nearly another $1 billion annually to schools.It first, however, must succeed in throwing off woes such as legal restrictions on games, which some say are outdated in this age of widespread Indian gambling, and then generate an excitement
Jul 15, 2004, 9:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

But it's always... (fill in the blank)Reply
CT ... after reading your post, I dug around and found an interesting fact ... the oldest lottery under the US flag is not one of the State lotteries but the U.S. Virgin Islands lottery. They claim it is 71 years old ... I think the first State lotteries were starting in the early 70's ... but not 100% sure. This information is from the NASPL site that you mentioned in your post. The Year Established 1957 must be for the VI Lottery Agency starting ... that's only 58 years so there must ha
May 12, 2015, 4:32 am - Crazy Wombat - Lottery Discussion Forum

Tennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul to retire after 23 years of leadershipNews Story
The gold standard : more than four decades of pioneering the lottery industry By Kate Northrop Lottery industry spearhead and Tennessee Lottery President and CEO Rebecca Paul announced her retirement after 23 years in the leadership position and four decades in the field. With more than forty years of serving the lottery industry under her belt, someone else will have to fill big shoes that Tennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul is leaving behind. Her final day as President and CEO w
Jun 5, 2026, 8:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

Changes in Mega Millions and Powerball on the horizon??
Here is an extract from the Texas Lottery Commission meeting held May 19th. AGENDA ITEM NO. XI 2 CHAIRMAN WILLIAMSON: And let's move on to 3 the next item, a report by the Executive Director, any 4 possible discussions or action on the agency's 5 operational status, agency procedures and FTE status. 6 Gary, this is your item, please. 7 MR. GRIEF: Commissioners, one item in 8 addition to what's in your notebooks today. I did want 9 to make
Jun 6, 2011, 2:46 pm - bobby623 - Jackpot Games Forum

Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich to answer lottery player questions live Monday eveningNews Story
Lottery Post will host event at 8pm EST By Todd Northrop Lottery players from across the United States and around the world will have the chance Monday evening to ask questions about the Eddie Tipton computerized drawing rigging scandal to Terry Rich, Iowa Lottery CEO, who was instrumental in discovering the crime. In December 2010 a Hot Lotto jackpot worth $16 million was won on a ticket purchased in Iowa. One year later, with just two hours to spare before the ticket was to expire, a
Jan 11, 2016, 10:39 am - Todd - Lottery News