What a year this has been for all of us.  We seem to be finally settling into a post-pandemic groove. The whole work-at-home vs in-the-office question is getting resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. Retail, especially the C-stores, are reasserting their rightful place in the consumer marketplace.  Lottery continues to perform well but not without an ambitious agenda to transform itself into a 21st century marketing machine. I’m sure this has been said before, but it certainly looks like we are at an inflexion point where middle-of-the pack also-rans will be more clearly divided into winners and losers.  Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work to make sure that Team Lottery continues its winning record.

I hope everyone had a fabulous year-end holiday!  I had a nine-month battle with cancer but am back in the saddle now and could not be more excited about the year to come.  Susan and I so appreciate the privilege it is to serve you and this industry, and embrace the special mission of fighting for the interests of government lottery and all its stakeholders.  Thank you, God bless you, and hope to see you all soon!