| PGRI Note: At issue is the authority of the UK government to impose taxes on i-gaming operators based outside of the UK. Malta, Gibraltar, and others charge 1% or 2% tax. So it would be devastating to the basic business government-gaming model if the European Union Commission were to deny the U.K. the right to determine the tax rate that it wants to charge, The European Commission has not rendered a decision on a complaint filed by the Maltese gaming regulatory body. It appears that the default in the case of no decision from the EC is that the U.K. can continue to charge the higher tax rate as it wishes. Further it appears that the E.C. has no issues against UK’s proposed imposition of licensing requirements and Place of Consumption (POC) tax among the Internet gambling operators |
| “We are pleased to be continuing our partnership with Scientific Games,” said Rollo Redburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Lottery. “Scientific Games has been a great partner over the last eight years and we look forward to our joint effort to raise money for Oklahoma education.” |
| 18 members of the House of Representatives in the state are sponsoring the bill, so the bill does have footing. A maximum of three online poker operator licenses will be available. This license would be valid for ten years. |
| The American Gaming Association named Geoff Freeman as its new president and CEO in Las Vegas Wednesday. Freeman comes to the gambling lobby from the U.S. Travel Association, where he has been chief operating officer. He will replace president Frank Fahrenkopf, 73, in July. Among his priorities will be navigating the burgeoning online gambling industry. |
 “I am extremely honored to receive this prestigious award. To become a member of such an esteemed group is beyond my wildest expectations. I will continue to exert all of my energies to furthering our great industry,” stated Roogow. |
| “Over the last decade, we have built a true partnership with Pollard Banknote based on collaboration and trust,” commented Avi Levy, Mifal Hapayis’ Instant Tickets Marketing Director. “Pollard Banknote’s unfailing attention to customer service is complemented with quality products and a high level of commitment to integrity and security. They have brought innovative products to the Israeli marketplace, such as their eye-catching Scratch FX®, which has proven perfect for our higher-priced tickets. We look forward to working with the Pollard Banknote team to continue our trend of annual sales growth.” |
| “We’re the guinea pigs for the (Minnesota State) Lottery,” said Jeffrey Vollman, owner of Tunetown Alternative Vending of Duluth, the authorized provider of the new technology in the Duluth area. The new lottery ATMs have another advantage over the old cash-over-the-counter approach, Vollman said: The purchaser can be contacted of any winnings by setting up a text number. “You don’t even have to watch it on TV,” Vollman said. “They’ll text and tell you that you won.” |
| “GTECH and Scientific Games have outstanding records of success in helping public lotteries grow their revenues and improve their operations. Their business plan for the lottery is solid, well-researched and builds upon our existing strengths,” Carole Hedinger, executive director of the lottery, said in a statement. |
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“We are confident that our new role will help the New Jersey Lottery realize its full potential," said Northstar NJ Chairman and GTECH President & CEO Jaymin B. Patel. With our combined 30 years of experience working with the New Jersey Lottery on previous contracts, Northstar NJ will help the Lottery grow revenue responsibly while strengthening the revenue stream for future contributions to good causes through innovation, technological advances, and community responsibility." |
| “SPIELO G2 is pleased to provide a solution that will support and enhance OLG’s modernization plan to become a more innovative and sustainable organization, while continuing to be a North American leader in Responsible Gambling,” said SPIELO International President and CEO Walter Bugno. “We will ensure that their entry into the online gaming space meets those goals by providing products and services that will delight players, while adhering to the highest standards of responsible gambling and player protection." |
| “We’re responding to player demand by bringing back D.C. Black. People love this ticket—the potential wins, the look, and feel of it. The game resonates with players,” states Buddy Roogow, executive director of the D.C. Lottery. |
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