48 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 P U L S E The Powerball jackpot had been growing since mid-October before it was hit on Monday night in the 35th drawing of the jackpot run. Even though the jackpot was won by a single ticket, participating lotteries are reminding players to check their tickets for one of the nine ways to win. Nationwide, the Powerball drawing produced more than 1.8 million winning tickets, with players winning lower-tier cash prizes worth a combined $22.7 million. Harjinder Shergill-Chima has been appointed Director of the California State Lottery Shergill-Chima has served as Chief Deputy Director of the California State Lottery since 2019. She served as Assistant General Counsel at the California Government Operations Agency from 2018 to 2019. Shergill-Chima was an Attorney at the California Department of Transportation from 2004 to 2018. She was an Associate at Rich, Fuidge, Morris & Iverson Inc. from 2002 to 2004 and at Reinecke & Daily in 2001. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento and a Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $199,741. NJ Retailers push to prevent NJ Lottery from connecting directly with players via online iLottery channels Sports betting drives the cost of advertising up, leaving little room for state lotteries to compete for TV air-time Another $50 Scratch Ticket, "Lifetime Millions," Coming to the Massachusetts Lottery The “Lifetime Millions” scratch ticket will offer a top prize of $1 million a year for life. Colorado Lottery Audit Questions Jackpocket, Lotto.com Courier Services WLA recertifies Texas Lottery Responsible Gaming at Level 3 Status Utah Legislator Proposes Lottery Legalization for Senior Tax Relief This initiative places Utah, one of the few states in the U.S. that still does not have a lottery, at the center of the debate over gambling and fiscal policies. Inspired Entertainment Partners With Caesars Digital to Develop a Range of Customized Hybrid Dealer® Products The Ohio Lottery experiences a cybersecurity event The Ohio Lottery recently experienced a cybersecurity event affecting its computer systems. Upon learning of the issue, precautionary steps were immediately taken to protect the environment, including disconnecting key systems to contain the issue. The integrity of the games is the top priority of the Lottery, and the public was assured the gaming system is fully operational. An internal investigation was immediately commenced, and is ongoing. The Hoosier Lottery partners with EQL Games to launch TEAM USA scratch-off, fast play products Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races officially began cashing West Virginia Lottery traditional scratch off and draw game winning tickets FY 2023 Results: Iowa Lottery Proceeds Exceed $108 Million on sales of $481.5 million in Record Year (a 10.8% and 11.3% YoY increase respectively) SPORTS BETTING AND CASINO GAMBLING Sports betting handles increase in most markets, but to little benefit to the state as taxable revenues are a tiny fraction of handle. Kentucky: $656 million has been wagered on sports since its legalization in September. That translates to $8 million in tax revenue. That means the return to the state is less than 2% of total sports betting wagers! Nevada Sports Wagering is decreasing, with the state receiving a measly $33 million in 2023 from sports betting. Quite the powerful testament for the benefit of Lottery! Compare the Nevada model to the New York model where sports betting generated $862 million in taxes for the state on top of the $952 million net funds from the state NY Lottery! Crazy, isn’t it? Internet Casino Gambling revenue climbs to an all-time high, in the six states where iGaming is legal Total state taxes from iGaming surpassed $1 billion in a calendar year for the first time Ireland: Gambling regulator employing more people to counter the 'gamblification' of sports The head of Ireland’s first-ever gambling regulator has hit out at the “gamblification” of sports, and said that it could damage young people’s relationship with something that should be a “positive influence on them”. New York iGaming Bill Reintroduced by Democratic State Sen. Joe Addabbo All reports indicate that these states are seeing a net increase in tax Amazon Rejects Liability for Social Casino Apps, Asks Judge to Halt Lawsuit NC Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee is Actively Working on Setting Up the Certification Process for Operators In North Carolina, mobile sports betting was legalized on June 14, 2023, when Gov. Roy Cooper signed expanded betting legislation into law. DraftKings and NASCAR Announce Partnership Plans for North Carolina
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