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appealing game propositions to players and how lotteries make their brands easier to buy. In a digital
world, Richard works with lotteries to help them understand how best to maximize digital offers to lot-
teries and their players.
Danny Bogus
Deputy Commissioner of Gaming Operations Michigan Lottery
Danny led the startup and ongoing operations for the Michigan Lottery’s tremendously successful online
gaming program that is on pace to drive over $150 million in sales during the first year. This is the latest
accomplishment by Michigan Lottery’s digital team which has rapidly grown from 1 to 15 staff members
over the past five years.
Prior to that, Danny led the startup of major digital initiatives including a fully integrated loyalty program,
several successful mobile apps, Keno To Go and other bridge games that drive over $100 million in sales
per year. He also served as VP of Business Development at HelloWorld, an agency that specializes in digital
promotions and loyalty programs.
Danny graduated from Michigan State University in 2001 with a degree in Advertising and has a passion
for startups, gaming and digital strategy.
M. Scott Bowen
Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery
Michigan Lottery’s introduction of online games is the most successful launch of any online gaming in
North America. It is the latest in a series of impressive accomplishments for the Michigan Lottery during
M. Scott Bowen’s seven years as commissioner. More than 100,000 players have signed up to play games
online and steady play growth already is providing incremental growth to the Michigan Lottery’s revenues.
In 2014, the Michigan Lottery racked up a record $2.6 billion in sales and contributed $742.8 million
to support public education. During Bowen’s tenure as commissioner, the Michigan Lottery has provided
$5.1 billion for public education.
Bowen also has served as the director of the Office of the State Employer, District Court Judge, and Special
Assistant Attorney General for the Michigan Department of Transportation. He also was an attorney in
private practice.
Bowen earned a law degree from the University of Detroit and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State
University where he played linebacker for the Spartans.
Dennis Berg
Director, Ohio Lottery Commission
Over the past 24 years, Dennis has served in a number of capacities at the Ohio Lottery helping the orga-
nization achieve consistent financial growth.
Dennis earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University, and is also
a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner.
In 1991, he headed up the Ohio Lottery’s first ever Internal Audit Department. He later served on the
Director’s Policy staff and also oversaw the agency’s Promotions Department. In 2004, Dennis served as
a loaned executive fulfilling the role of Executive Director for the Ohio Athletic Commission. He was
named Deputy Director of Finance in January 2005. In June 2010, he was appointed to Assistant Direc-
tor, a position he held in addition to his duties as Deputy Director of Finance. Dennis was named Interim
Director in January 2011 and permanent Director in February 2012.
