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Employment: Arkansas Lottery Executive Director
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NJ Sen. Lesniak challenges PASPA, federal sport betting prohibition
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Camelot launches new website, new games
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CA voters reject Proposition 1C (Lottery Modernization Act)
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Lottery News

OH Lottery Picks Northlich as Ad Agency
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Georgia Lottery board elects new chairperson
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Arkansas Lottery Commission receiving job applications
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MA Lottery contracts with Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote Awarded Secondary Insta...
MA Lottery contracts with GTECH Printing
GTECH Printing selected by Massachusetts...
Another round of security checks in Iowa shows all prizes properly paid
Iowa Lottery Conducts Checks In 10 Count...
Summary of CA’s Proposition 1C, the Lottery Modernization Act:
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New Mexico Lottery ads promote player safeguards
Sign Your Ticket, Listen for Winner’s ...
NFL teams sign with lotteries
MA Lottery First to Sign With NFL Team; ...
AR Lottery Commission Launches Website
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Lottery Products of the Year 2009

Lottery Products of the Year 2009

Congratulations to the Lottery Product of the Year Winners - *click on each presentation to view or download.

Diamond Game: Randee Kerns, Lucky Tab II video ITVM and Instant Ticket System

GTECH: Paul Riley, Altura-Laser GT 1200, Newest Retail Powerhouse Full Service Terminal

IGT: John McMullen, Reeldepth/Multi-Layer Display (MLD)

InfoTek: Scott Jackson, Spring 2009 Mobile Lottery Gaming Study: A Roadmap for the Mobile Platform”.

INTRALOT: Glenn Goulet: The Photon Terminal, with new Icon Digital Imaging Technology

Media 5: Media5's Suite of Mobile Applications and Products for Lotteries

Multiplayer Gaming Technologies: Edward Honour, MGT Touch2Win/Replay2Win Extended Play Lottery System

OrderPad Software: Len Lorenz, OrderPad in 2009 – New Ways to Get Results

Scientific Games: Simone Harrison, Lottery InPlay: Bringing Instant and Online Games to Multi-lane Channels

Sunshine Electronics: Bonnie Fussell, Sunshine LED Jackpot Display *did not have slides

Take-A-Ticket: Calvin Tigner, The TRS Motorized Lottery Ticket Display *did not have slides
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Latest News from Public Gaming...
UK Gambling Comm.: Survey data on remote gambling participation PDF Print E-mail
Internet, Mobile & Other Gaming News
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Those participating in remote gambling remain more likely to be male than female, and are more likely to be aged 18-44. The (small) growth in participation in remote gambling is due to increased online participation in the National Lottery.
 
IL Gov Sent Bill for Private Lottery; Internet Gambling; VLT's PDF Print E-mail
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Capital construction plan headed to governor’s desk. The majority of the money for the new program would be coming from the legalization of video gambling; third-party management of the Illinois Lottery; allowing online sales of lottery tickets; raising taxes on candy, non-carbonated beverages, health and beauty aids, and alcohol; and increases in certain vehicle fees.
 
Another round of security checks in Iowa shows all prizes properly paid PDF Print E-mail
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Iowa Lottery Conducts Checks In 10 Counties As Powerball Jackpot Continues To Climb
 
MA Senate nixes slots at tracks, OKs Powerball PDF Print E-mail
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Senators rejected by a 31-6 vote a proposal that would have allowed the state's struggling dog and horse tracks to add 2,500 slot machines each -- something the tracks have been requesting for years.
 
DE Court May Hear Sport Betting Case (skill vs. chance) PDF Print E-mail
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As envisioned by Markell, the sports lottery would allow straight bets on the outcome of athletic events, using a point spread or money line to ensure roughly equal amounts of wagers on each side. It would also allow over/under betting on the total score of a game; and parlay bets in which players must select two or more elements, such as the winner of two or games or two or more over/under bets.
 
OR House Kills Bill to Raise Taxes on VLT Retailers PDF Print E-mail
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Proposal to raise retailer's video lottery tax defeated by House
 
Harrah's creates interactive unit to oversee internet expansion PDF Print E-mail
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"Harrah's is taking a proactive approach toward international and interactive expansion," Harrah's Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Loveman said in a statement. "It is important we position ourselves to explore new markets as well as new technologies with our best in class brands."
 
Baltimore City slots group in talks for larger site PDF Print E-mail
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The arrangement would nearly double the amount of space Baltimore City Entertainment Group has to develop. It would allow the group to expand the size of its gambling facility to include 3,750 slot machines immediately rather than starting with just 500 machines.
 
NFL teams sign with lotteries PDF Print E-mail
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MA Lottery First to Sign With NFL Team; Virginia Lottery signs Redskins; Ravens, Maryland Lottery discuss a deal
 
Canada OLG “going green” PDF Print E-mail
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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is going green by reducing ticket size, saving about $1 million per year. And Brantford's casino will soon be the first in Canada to go 100% green in its electricity use, said Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s CEO Kelly McDougald.
 
UK Gambling Comm.: Under age gambling, 11/5/2009 PDF Print E-mail
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A recent mystery shopping exercise undertaken by the Commission throughout England revealed a disturbing failure rate.
 
Kansas approves first casino supplier PDF Print E-mail
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Las Vegas, Nev.-based Konami Gaming Inc. has obtained a temporary certification to manufacture slot machines for Kansas casinos.
 
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Casino/Racino News

Iowa Study says Des Moines could support second casino
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NH Unions Support VLT's at Tracks
Labor: Expanded gambling would bring in ...
Revenue and jobs decline at US casinos
Study by the American Gaming Association...
1st Q AC Casinos Profits Off Almost 40%
Heaping on the bad news, Atlantic City's...

Legal News

Federal Court Rules Bally Infringes IGT's Bonusing Patents
"We are pleased that the court has affir...
Suit Filed Over Aqueduct Casino Bid
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Portugal referred by EC to the European Court of Justice over lottery taxation
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WV Auditor's Office Defrauded of Millions; Lottery is Safe
Thieves requested change from checks to ...

Privatization

Lottomatica Pulls Out of Bid for Turkish Lottery
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CA OpEd: Budget Holes Require Borrowing Against Lottery
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MA Treasurer Calls for Lease of Lottery for $1 Billion Upfront Money
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NSW Govt. Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Lottery Lease
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Worldwide News

ALC consolidates VLTs to 3 bars on PEI
More than 40 bar owners on Prince Edward...
VODone 1st Mobile Lottery Service Provider in China
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Huge potential growth for China’s Lottery, already at $15 billion
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Four of five Camelot shareholders look to sell stakes
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Industry News

Gaming Standards Association Releases Clarifications to G2S Protocol
Release Puts Industry Even Further Down ...
NIGA calls for NIGC Chairman’s resignation
The resolution calls upon the Obama admi...
MN (non-lottery) Pull-Tabs to Gambling Option at $1.3 Bllion per Year
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2009 NAGRA Annual Conference June 2 – 5 in Wash. D.C.
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Human Interest

Georgia Lottery VP wins ‘Marketer of the Year’ award
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Gauselmann meets Ainsworth: Icons of the coin-op industry
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NJ OpEd: NJ Winners Played Fair With Group
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4-Yr.-Old Wins Personal Tropical Island In Lottery
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Corporate News

IGT's Innovative MultiPLAY Video Slot Approved in 38 Jurisdictions
First-to-market technology drives impres...
Macao Tycoon’s daughter ‘unsuitable’ for US casino
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcemen...
IGT Installs sbX(TM) Tier One Package at Barona Resort & Casino
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GTECH Printing opens new State-of-the-Art Printing Facility
 GTECH Printing Corp. opens new State-o...

European News

New functionality on Danske Spil’s terminal / New responsibility initiative
The functionality will be called sales c...
Veikkaus eNews 3/2009 - 11.5.2009
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Danske Spil now supported by Betware Platform 8.0
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Harrah’s CEO sees signs of stability
Gary Loveman says despite downturn, indu...

Internet, Mobile Gaming

UK Gambling Comm.: Survey data on remote gambling participation
Those participating in remote gambling r...
Switzerland to Lift Online Gambling Ban
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DE Court May Hear Sport Betting Case (skill vs. chance)
As envisioned by Markell, the sports lot...
Harrah's creates interactive unit to oversee internet expansion
"Harrah's is taking a proactive approach...

Political News

AR Lawmakers reject limits on lawmaker lottery lobbying
Lottery lobbying an ethical puzzle for s...
Illinois Senate rejects proposed casinos
Democrats proposed casinos in Chicago, R...
OR House Kills Bill to Raise Taxes on VLT Retailers
Proposal to raise retailer's video lotte...
KS Legislative Leaders plan Lottery reforms next year to encourage casinos
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Responsible Gaming

NCRG launches gambling research center
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GTECH’s Approach to Responsible Gaming
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GTECH: Age and Residency Verification – The Responsible Way to Play
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NCPG and Media5 Launch Groundbreaking Text Messaging Pilot Program
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Regulatory News

UK GAMBLING COMMISSION E-BULLETIN – ISSUE 80, 24 April 2009
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Kansas regulators set rules for gambling suppliers
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UK Gambling Commission Response to Hampton review on more effective regulation
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A more fair deal for British gambling operators
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Legal Resources

Text of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, 26 USC 3701
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The Text of the federal Wire Act of 1961
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15 USC CHAPTER 57 - INTERSTATE HORSERACING
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Interpretation and Explanation of PASPA and its Implications
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The Capsule

RFP's / RFI's - Request for Proposals / Information

Kentucky Lottery Addendum to RFP for Consulting Svcs.
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Kentucky Lottery Corporation RFP Consulting Services for On-line Systems
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March 2009 Public Gaming Magazine


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Public Gaming International Magazine

SMART-TECH 2009 - Presentations:
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Clint Harris - Executive Director, Minnesota State Lottery
 Minnesota Lottery’s “Texas Hold ‘em” Internet Initiative

Bill Hertoge - Deputy Director Security, California Lottery
Protecting the player and the California Sting Operation

JE Lewellen, Chief Operating Officer, Colorado Lottery
 Transforming the Organizational Cultural and Technological Foundation of the Lottery

 Jim Logue, Deputy Director, Video Lottery /Barbara Hutchins, Sales/Retail Development Mgr., Delaware Lottery
 Developing and Leveraging the Synergies Between VLT's and Traditional Games

Paul Mathews, Sr. V.P. IGT and President of Wagerworks Inc.
Internet Gambling - How it really works

Bill Murray, Deputy Director, General Counsel NY Lottery
 Impact of Federal Law on Intrastate Internet Lottery Sales &
 How Video Lottery Fits Into Existing Lottery Law

George Parisot, Director, Montana Lottery
 Facebook and Social Networking

Paul Riley, Vice President Product, Development
 GTECH: New Media Innovation - Keynote Speech

Buddy Roogow, Director, Maryland State Lottery
 Innovations in Monitor Games

Jeffrey Young, Interim Executive Director, D.C. Lottery & Charitable Games Control Board
DC Lottery Transformed


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RFP's & Employment

Missouri Lottery is looking for a Director, Security and Integrity
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Kentucky Lottery: Request for Proposals
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