"Both this year and next, those increased Scratch-off sales are making a big impact," said Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Tom Delacenserie. "We listened to players and made changes in prize structures to which they're responding. We also changed our media approach and have new plan execution in place at retail, all of which combine to really drive this product." Delacenserie also said Keno is in a growth pattern, surpassing Powerball sales in the state. "People have really embraced Keno wholeheartedly," he said.

Governor Gina Raimondo 

Governor Deal highlighted that 1.8 million students have received the HOPE scholarship. That’s about 1 in 4 Georgians over the age of 18

"Based on our business plan, Scientific Games has proven that they have the experience to help the New Mexico Lottery grow profits in the next eight years by delivering quality instant games, support and strategic planning for our product portfolio and player engagement," said David Barden, CEO, New Mexico Lottery Authority. "We look forward to leveraging that experience to responsibly grow revenue and to help support New Mexico's Legislative Lottery Scholarship program."

Over the more than three decades since the National Lottery was founded it has generated more than €5 billion for a wide variety of good causes spanning many different categories and interests across the length and breadth of Ireland.

"We don't want to be late to the game," Treasurer Deborah Goldberg said. "The way I articulate it to people is, the last thing I want to be is Toys R Us. Going online is critical in continuing to maintain profits, stay relevant — and when I talk profits, remember, it's local aid.

– OPERATOR SUCCEEDS IN RETURNING THE NATIONAL LOTTERY TO GROWTH  AND RAISING MORE MONEY FOR GOOD CAUSES –