Governor Gretchen Whitmer has selected Jessica Weare to serve as acting commissioner at the Michigan Lottery.

Weare is currently deputy legal counsel to Governor Whitmer, advising on a range of legal issues confronting the State of Michigan including lottery, gaming, and Tribal affairs. Prior to returning to her home state, Jessica was associate general counsel for Global Trade Compliance at Facebook (now Meta). Earlier in her legal career, Jessica spent nearly a decade as an attorney-adviser in the Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State. Immediately after law school, she served as a judicial clerk to Justice Dana Fabe on the Alaska Supreme Court. Jessica received her BA from Alma College, where she was a Truman and Fulbright Scholar, and her JD from Yale Law School.

“It is an honor to carry forward the mission of the Michigan Lottery alongside the countless public servants and Lottery retailers, many of which are small businesses,” said incoming Acting Commissioner Weare. “The Lottery has been a vital source of funding for Michigan’s public schools for decades, including recent years when it has delivered over $1 billion of revenue to support students. This will continue to drive our focus as we support schools across the state.”

Under Commissioner Brian Neill’s leadership, the Lottery contributed more than $6 billion to the School Aid Fund, supporting public education in Michigan. The Lottery also set several records, including posting an all-time high School Aid Fund contribution of $1.419 billion.

“I am honored to have served in Gov. Whitmer’s cabinet as Lottery Commissioner for the last five years,” said Commissioner Neill. “The success of Lottery would not be possible without the support of our players, retailers, vendors, and dedicated public-service professionals across state government. I am proud to have played a role in the success of Lottery since joining the team in 2013, and look forward to serving the citizens of Grand Rapids on the 61st District Court.”

Commissioner Neill’s last day is July 30 as he is set to take his role on the bench of the 61st District Court in Grand Rapids on July 31. Jessica Weare will become acting commissioner upon his departure.

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI^®) Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal, Government, and Regulatory Advisory Services  
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 12, 2023) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI^®) has promoted two key leaders to further guide the company’s clients in tribal government, state government and regulatory agencies as technologies continue to evolve in the gaming industry.
 
Joseph Bunevith is Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, and Kelly Myers has been promoted to Director of Government Affairs.

 
The promotions are part of an enhanced Government and Regulatory Affairs team that gives GLI even more ability to partner and interact with tribal and government agencies and focus on technology and regulatory advisement.
 
“At GLI, we are continually planning for the future of this exciting and dynamic industry. These proven leaders in their new positions enable us to serve our clients even better in both technology and regulatory advisement, empowering our clients to face the future armed with the best possible information and insights,” said GLI President/CEO James Maida.
 
Joseph Bunevith – Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
Bunevith joined GLI in 2021 and has extensive experience in the operations, development, and technology of games, platforms, and management in slot machine software, sports betting, horse racing, and social casinos. He works closely with GLI’s clients, including suppliers, operators, and regulators, across multiple markets and jurisdictions by lending his extensive experience as he knows their challenges. Bunevith has substantial experience in developing fantasy sports online game platforms. He has overseen product launches in Facebook App Center, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Steam Online Game Platform.
 
Kelly Myers – Director of Government Affairs
Prior to GLI, Myers spent 17 years in Tribal gaming regulation, including her tenure as Compliance and Licensing Manager for the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission. She also served as Chairperson of the Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Regulators Association and Chairperson of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission. She was named National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Regulator of the Year in 2019 and received the 2016 National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Chairman’s Leadership Award. She has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 leader by the National Center for American Indian Development (NCAIED) and as an Emerging Leader in Gaming by GGB Magazine.
 
Discover a world of opportunity at gaminglabs.com/careers. 
 
About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI^®) delivers the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services worldwide. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for more than 567 jurisdictions. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents and holds U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has received multiple awards for its work. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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