news from my desk Saturday Jan 5, 2013

Report Finds Seniors and Taxpayers Benefit in Improved Lottery System

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (January 4, 2013) -- Senior citizens may experience cuts to social services and taxpayers incur tax hikes should state officials balk at a new and improved Pennsylvania Lottery contract, finds a Commonwealth Foundation policy report released today.

France’s FDJ Surpasses €12bn Annual Turnover Milestone

PRIS, France (January 3, 2013) -- France’s FDJ has reported a 6 per cent increase in total turnover to €12.1bn for the full 2012 year following strong growth in the company’s sports betting offering.


A Lottery Proposed to Cover the Costs of New Arena
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (January 4, 2013) -- Alberta should use a lottery to help fund a new arena in downtown Edmonton and Calgary, suggests Wildrose opposition leader Danielle Smith.

Pennsylvania Lottery to Launch New Instant Game Honouring Farm Show

HARRISBURG, P Pennsylvania (January 4, 2013) --The Pennsylvania Lottery is introducing “Harvest Gold,” its new $1 instant game paying tribute to the Pennsylvania Farm Show and the state’s agriculture industry.

Lotteries Display Opposition to calls for Players Names to Remain Anonymous

PHOENIX, Arizona (January 5, 2013) -- When two winning tickets for a record $588 million Powerball jackpot were claimed from the Nov. 28 drawing, the media turned on a frenzy towards the winners.

Jane Biglin Names New Colorado Lottery Deputy Director

DENVER, Colorado (January 3, 2012) -- Jane Biglin has recently been appointed as the new deputy director of the Colorado Lottery.