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IRELAND: ‘Rogue operators’ eating into National Lottery sales

In 2017, the  National Lottery raised €226 million for good causes, which represents about 30 per cent of total ticket and scratch card sales. Since the franchise was privatised and the online channel opened up three years ago, revenue generated from online ticket sales has quadrupled from 2 per cent to 8 per cent, which equates to about €60 million.

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Veikkaus: Interim report Q2/2018: Veikkaus operates in a dynamic environment

President and CEO Olli Sarekoski: "Veikkaus is preparing for large-scale changes in the coming years. The drastic changes in the operating environment, the ever-accelerating international competition, and our planned shift towards comprehensive identification on decentralised slot machines require us to carry out special measures and development work.

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Scientific Games Successfully Launches Kansas Lottery's New Gaming System Designed To Responsibly Grow Lottery Profits Through New Products And Services

Technology Innovation Tied to Lottery's Overall Plan to Increase Returns to State of Kansas Programs.  "We are excited to confirm that our new gaming system from our new technology partner is officially 'live' across our network of 1,700 retailers," said Terry Presta, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery. "Our partnership with Scientific Games supports the Lottery's mission to responsibly grow revenue for the State of Kansas with new and enhanced products and services. Our players will delight with new game experiences, and our retailers will benefit from a variety of operational efficiencies from the technology innovation."

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North Carolina lottery raises most money ever in single year, $670 million

Mark Michalko, the executive director of the lottery, said with each year of progress more and more people can see the benefits of the money raised by the lottery. The additional funds help counties build and repair schools, help North Carolina students cover the costs of college, support school systems and provide pre-school for four-year-olds in every county of the state.

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First Mobile-Enabled Lottery Card™ Debuts in Ohio

"Lottery players, like all consumers, want convenience and a great user experience. The Lottery Card provides both. It's a product designed to fit with consumers' increasingly busy and digital lifestyles," said Tom Spiegel, Linq3 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years

"Scientific Games has proven to be a trusted partner and provider of instant games to the Louisiana Lottery," said Louisiana Lottery President Rose Hudson. "We have worked together successfully to maximize profits for K-12 public education in Louisiana. The Louisiana Lottery is very proud to rank second in the U.S. for percentage of lottery revenue transferred to the state."

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Global lottery sales hit new heights in 2017

Global lottery sales increase 3.8% in FY 2017 over FY 2016 Asia Pacific increased 7.4% Latin America 6.2%; Africa 4.9%; North America 6.7%; Europe 0.6%.

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