Mobile Apps are Better with ‘M®: “M&M’s® Brand Chocolate Factory” is Colorful Fun!

(December 10, 2012) – Gamers and chocolate lovers alike will have colorful fun inside the “M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Factory,” a new gaming app launching this month on iTunes for $.99.   Users help the adventurous M&M’S® Characters save M&M’S® Brand Candies from melting by utilizing different tools to divert the lentils from falling into hot milk chocolate. This engaging app was developed by Mars Retail Licensee Alchemy3 and is the first of its kind developed for the M&M’S brand.

The app “M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Factory” gives consumers an exciting, new way to connect with their favorite M&M’S® Characters.  In the past, Mars Retail has offered a variety of family games that incorporate the M&M’S® Brand, from puzzles to checkers and YAHTZEE, so creating a gaming app was the next step forward. Consumers of all ages have been looking for an M&M’S® Brand app, and it is expected it will be a big hit.

In the game, the six M&M’S® Characters plead for help to save M&M’S® Brand Candies from melting inside the factory. Using a set of six tools that includes rubber bands, conveyer belts, pinwheels and pipes, the user creates a system to catch and direct the bouncing M&M’S® Brand Candies around obstacles.  Every candy that is safely directed into the bag becomes a point-scoring pinball as it bounces through the Pachinko pins to rack up points. Each session ends with a final score resembling a plant inspection report.

Before, during and after the game, the M&M’S® Characters offer tips and comments inside talk bubbles. With a nod to safety, M&M’S® Character Blue -- wearing a construction hard hat – warns, “Remember not to play while operating heavy machinery, driving or flying,” while pointing to a yellow caution sign with drawings of a plane, train and automobile.

Features of the app include Pachinko style scoring, 12 different levels, 34 achievements, Twitter messaging, Facebook Posts and a game center leaderboard. There’s even a “gifting button” on iTunes (in the app under the options settings), so it can be a unique, virtual gift providing hours of entertainment.

The game will be available on iOS, and users can download the app from iTunes.   

Quantitative Tennessee Lottery Holographic Test Shows 79% Sales Increase

Holyoke, MA – December 5, 2012 – The Hazen Paper Co. has announced that the results of a quantitative test conducted in conjunction with Scientific Games Inc. and the Tennessee Lottery have been received. 

The Tennessee Lottery recently conducted a controlled quantitative test that was run to compare the sales of one of its core $5 games ($100,000 Jackpot) which had been traditionally produced on conventional board stock with the sales of a holographic version of the same game that utilized an identical ticket value, prize structure and payout percentage. The only significant variable in this comparison was the use of holography.

Sales results were compared by contrasting sixteen weeks of the conventional game’s sales with sixteen weeks of sales of the holographic version of this game. The holographic version was transitioned into the marketplace immediately following the depletion of the conventional version of this game. The results of this comparative test showed that during its initial 16 weeks of sales, the holographic version of this game achieved an index of 179 when compared to its conventional counterpart.

The incremental cost of the holographic board for the tickets sold during this initial 16 week period was fully absorbed when less than a 6% increase in sales (vs. the conventional game) was attained.

The financial impact of the 79% increase in sales that was observed during this 16 week period for the 845,980 holographic tickets that were sold during this timeframe resulted in incremental profitability for the TN lottery of $723,000. 

This increase in profitability can be directly equated to the opportunity benefit resulting from the reduced amount of time required to sell through the holographic tickets vs. the increased amount of time that would have been required to sell a comparable quantity of conventional tickets.

No evidence of cannibalism was observed with the other $5 games being sold by the TN Lottery (or for that matter, with any other instant games of any value being sold by the TN lottery) during this 16 week test period.

It should also be noted that upon the depletion of the holographic game tickets (27 weeks), sales of the holographic version of this game exceeded sales of the plain board version for the same time frame by $1.6 million. 

The following link illustrates the Tennessee game that was used as well as the test results: www.holographyx.com/TN 

INTRALOT Launches iCasino Slots in Italy

INTRALOT announces the launch of iCasino Slots for its operations in Italy, further enriching the interactive gaming portfolio of its Italian subsidiary, INTRALOT Italia. The new product features impressive graphic elements and gaming content that allow players to experience their favourite casino slots themes completely integrated with other interactive products of the company. The new Slots are offered under INTRALOT Italia Casino brand name “Royale”.

In collaboration with INTRALOT Interactive and its international partner NetEnt, INTRALOT Italia provides the iGaming Platform and the interactive slots gaming content, respectively, offering a state-of-the-art product and an exciting experience to players. The interactive slots enable the player to replicate the land-based casino experience online, at the company’s website www.intralot.it, from the comfort of home.

On the occasion of the launch, Mr. Bruno Lener, Director of INTRALOT Italia Online Business Unit, stated: “We are really pleased with the launch of this new gaming offer that provides a fresh alternative in the Italian gaming market. The new games underline our commitment to keep our customers abreast of the most exciting gaming products”.

The iCasino Slots had been introduced in the company’s website on a pilot basis with virtual currency and, after positive market feedback, are now available with real money. 

Schafer Systems Inc. Hires Shay Wahl as Sales & Marketing Manager

Adair, IA – November 19, 2012 – Schafer Systems Inc. has hired Shay Wahl to fill the Sales and Marketing Manager position that became available in September 2012.  

Shay has spent 17 years in the lottery industry, with 13 of them at the Missouri Lottery and the most recent four years with Alchemy3.  

“I've always enjoyed the retail side of the lottery business and am excited to work with lotteries and retailers to increase their sales and improve presence at retail through innovative and high quality Schafer Systems Inc. products,.” commented Shay Wahl.  

In her new role with Schafer Systems Inc., Shay will work to help lottery clients increase revenues by focusing on merchandising the instant ticket product line as well as other point of purchase display options available for retail.  

“Schafer Systems Inc. is very fortunate to have found a candidate with the skills and knowledge of the lottery industry to fill this position.  Shay will be a great addition to the SSI Sales team to help lotteries achieve their goals and drive our companies’ growth,” commented Teresa Immel, Sales & Marketing Director.  

Shay will join Schafer Systems Inc. on November 27, 2012. 

Bally Technologies, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

LAS VEGAS, November 15, 2012 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that Ramesh Srinivasan will become President and Chief Executive Officer and Board Member effective by December 31, 2012.

 

Current Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Haddrill will become Chairman of the Board. Haddrill joined Bally as Chief Executive Officer in 2004, after serving as Chief Executive Officer of two successful public companies. Under his leadership Bally has doubled revenues and increased the share price almost four fold.

 

Haddrill commented, "Ramesh and I have been great business partners over the past 13 years across two companies and these changes reflect the continued natural evolution of our roles and responsibilities. We have built a deep group of leaders at Bally and Ramesh has proven his ability to lead the team."

 

Srinivasan joined Bally in 2005 as Executive Vice President of Systems and was responsible for shaping Bally's Systems business into the industry leadership position. He was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in March 2011, assuming leadership for worldwide games, systems, and customer service. Under Srinivasan, Bally has positioned itself well to capitalize on the convergence of the games and systems businesses as well as emerging mobile and iGaming platforms. Previously he was a senior executive at supply chain software company, Manhattan Associates, Inc.

 

"I am honored to be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Bally at such an exciting time in our Company's 80-year history," Srinivasan said. "We are on a very good track for the coming years. I am very enthusiastic about the many opportunities I see to serve existing customers, expand our customer base, continue to provide growth opportunities for our people and increase shareholder value."

 

Kevin Verner, current Chairman, said, "The Board of Directors is very pleased with the direction of the Company and our succession planning process. We value the strong executive team at Bally and the close working relationship between Ramesh and Dick, which we expect to continue."

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Adds Leading Consultant to Global Professional Services Group

MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA (November 14, 2012) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, is again expanding its Global Professional Services group. Joining the team as Manager of Global Professional Services is widely respected project management consultant Doug Iwaskow. Iwaskow will be positioned in GLI’s Global Professional Services center of operations in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

GLI Canada CEO Salim Adatia said, “Adding Doug to our existing Global Professional Services talent pool enables GLI to provide even better service to our clients, both in gaming and non-gaming environments, by expanding our abilities to meet consultancy demands for delivery of optimal Project Management services.”

“Bringing Doug to the GLI team adds tremendous depth and skill to our growing Professional Services team, in particular as it relates to our Project Management advisory services, and we are thrilled to have him,” added GPS group Director Gregory Doucette.

Iwaskow is an experienced IT professional with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and more than 25 years of experience successfully leading a diverse range of technology projects. He is a business strategist experienced in planning and managing multiple projects, aligning business goals with technology solutions and driving process improvement, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains. 

Iwaskow is an experienced team builder and cross-functional manager with a proven track record of managing virtual teams, bringing together diverse groups of professionals, clarifying goals and focusing stakeholders on the project objectives and their contribution to the overall effort.

Most recently, Iwaskow served as Principle for Megolas Technology Inc., where he provided project management and software development services to organizations that were developing and/or integrating IT products and services. He also has extensive experience with both PMI Agile and PRINCE2 project management frameworks. He is also skilled in the areas of custom software development, mobile app/social media product development, database design and system integration and re-engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia.

Hoosier Lottery Hosts First Retailer Advisory Board Meeting in Fort Wayne

INDIANAPOLIS - The Hoosier Lottery conducted the first of a series of new retailer advisory board meetings Wednesday in Fort Wayne, establishing an interactive forum for the Lottery to create stronger relationships with retail partners.

The meeting brought key retailers from the Fort Wayne market together with Hoosier Lottery management to discuss the current business climate for Lottery retailers and how the Lottery can better serve retailer business needs in the area.

Hoosier Lottery officials also presented to retailers the key pillars of its future business plan, which will responsibly generate more than $200 million in new retailer commissions during the first five years of the plan.

"Hoosier Lottery retailers are the backbone of our success," said Connie Laverty O'Connor, CEO of GTECH Indiana, working on behalf of the State Lottery Commission of Indiana. "We must bring them into the fold as true partners and provide them the tools needed to drive lottery growth within their business. Superior execution at retail is crucial to lottery sales performance.

"Since the retailers are on the front-lines with our players, their honest ongoing feedback is invaluable to drive innovation in new games, promotions and lottery operations," said Laverty O'Connor. "Their insights provide a window into local communities all over the state." 

State Lottery Commission chairman William Zielke, who resides in Fort Wayne, was among the meeting attendees.

"We saw great participation in Wednesday's meeting from the retailers in the area and I was impressed by the dialogue and exchange of ideas between the retailers and the Lottery," said Zielke. "I am extremely comfortable with the enthusiastic and open approach being implemented by the Lottery and look forward to delivering greater results to all our stakeholders in Indiana."

Wednesday's meeting was the first of what will be an ongoing series of meetings held with retailers in markets around the state of Indiana. The Hoosier Lottery will next meet with retailers in the Indianapolis area Dec. 4 and with retailers in the Evansville area Dec. 12.

Chicago Worker Helping Out with Superstorm Sandy Recovery Wins Big with the New Jersey Lottery

TRENTON– (Nov. 9, 2012) – John Turner, a water mitigation and restoration technician for National Catastrophe Solutions of Chicago, traveled to the East Coast on Oct. 30 to help in the cleanup from Superstorm Sandy. After working on water damaged areas in New York City, he and his co-workers headed to the New Jersey towns of Point Pleasant, Toms River and Bay Head on Nov. 1. 

To unwind after their long days of water extraction, drywall and debris removal services, he and his associates played some NJ Lottery instant games. Turner’s Nov. 4 purchase of a Championship Poker ticket proved to be a Jersey Shore souvenir that he won’t soon forget – it gave him a $100,000 win. 

“I showed the card to my buddies, and we all couldn’t believe it. We started asking the people around us in the pizzeria, and they all said it was a winner,” Turner said. “I was overjoyed and had tears in my eyes. I’m still just trying to take it all in.” He plans to use the winnings to pay off some bills and perhaps buy an investment property around Chicago. John’s lucky retailer was Plaza Convenience & Deli, 2459 Highway 33, Neptune. 

Turner, who is 38, is no stranger to New Jersey. He was born in Newark and at the age of 4, he and his mother moved south to Atlanta. In recent years, his business has brought him back to New Jersey many times to help out with post-storm cleanups, including those from Hurricane Irene and various Nor’easters. 

“New Jersey is an exciting place to live, work and visit,” says Carole Hedinger, Executive Director of the Lottery. “We are very grateful that John has given his time and skills to help the people dealing with the challenges brought on by Sandy and that New Jersey is giving a memorable thank you back to him.” 

The NJ Lottery has a wide assortment of entertaining instant games ranging in price from $1 up to $10 with top prizes of up to $1 million. Players won nearly $945 million playing NJ Lottery instant games in fiscal year 2012 alone. 

The NJ Lottery also gives players a second chance to win on their non-winning instant game tickets with the Million Dollar Replay program. There are 15 top prizes ranging in value from $10,000 up to the $1 million grand prize. Throughout the year, four semifinalist drawings are held where 100 entrants are chosen as finalists in the grand prize drawing. Visit the NJ Lottery website to register for our VIP Club and instructions on how to enter the Million Dollar Replay program. 

LOTTOMATICA GROUP Announced that its Subsidiary GTECH Global Services Corporation Limited Has Signed Agreement with the New Zealand Lotteries to Provide Enhanced Lottery Technology and Services through June 2020

ROME, ITALY and PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (US) – November 05, 2012 – Lottomatica Group S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary GTECH Global Services Corporation Limited has signed an agreement to provide new lottery technology and ongoing services for the New Zealand Lotteries Commission (NZ Lotteries). This agreement extends the relationship to June 30, 2020 and calls for two, two-year extension options, exercisable at the sole discretion of NZ Lotteries. GTECH expects to receive approximately €14 million in revenues over the life of the base agreement. The NZ Lotteries has been a GTECH customer since 1987.

Throughout our 25-year partnership, GTECH and NZ Lotteries have shared a commitment to delivering the highest quality in every aspect of lottery products and system performance," said GTECH President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel. "Over that time, we have also worked closely with NZ Lotteries to understand their business processes and vision for the future. Together, we have developed a set of solutions and growth strategy that are essential to helping them meet their requirements today, and in the years ahead."

Under the terms of the agreement, GTECH will provide enhancements to the existing Enterprise Series (ES) central system solution, benefiting both retailers and players alike. The Company will also replace NZ Lotteries' online terminals with 1,800 Altura® GT1200 terminals, enabling exciting new games and multimedia possibilities.

Additionally, GTECH's Lottery Inside in-lane solution will provide retailers the ability to process lottery transactions through non-lottery dedicated point-of-sale devices, improving player convenience and offering ease of execution for retailers.

In addition to lottery technology, GTECH provides NZ Lotteries with field services and terminal maintenance. Its ES Interactive solution, which allows the sale of online lottery games to players via the Internet, went live in New Zealand in 2008.

INTRALOT Introduces Social Gaming

Through its subsidiary INTRALOT Interactive, INTRALOT is pleased to announce its entry into the Social Gaming world with the introduction of the Lazyland Social Gaming Suite. Its novel proposition is designed to reach new audiences, to increase customer loyalty and to raise casual gamers’ awareness and familiarity with real-money products. INTRALOT Italia, INTRALOT’s subsidiary in Italy, was the first to successfully launch the Company’s new suite in the Italian market, under the new brand “Giochi di Intralot”.

The new product suite, designed and implemented as a result of INTRALOT’s established partnership with the social gaming company Lazyland, offers the complete social gaming experience, and further enhances the Universal Gaming Suite of the company’s product portfolio. It provides instant access to a variety of gaming content, accessible through the players favorite Social Networks, such as facebook, and implements a flexible gaming architecture based on the virtual goods economy. At the same time it seamlessly integrates with the company’s money play suite of products, further enhancing the players experience.

On the occasion of the launch, Mr. George Zenzefilis, General Director of INTRALOT Interactive, stated: “Social gaming is a relatively new concept, yet it has gained significant popularity amongst younger demographics. INTRALOT can now provide a social gaming suite designed to give players the most social and fun gaming experience and offer them new ways to connect with other people. On the other hand, operators around the world can take full advantage of the potential of online and social, so as to increase the loyalty of their players offering them an integrated Universal Gaming Experience. We were really pleased with the interest our new Lazyland suite attracted during its launch at EiG 2012 in Barcelona, and after its successful implementation in Italy we are looking forward to introducing it to other local markets as well.”

The global social gaming industry market size is estimated to exceed $8 bn. in 2012 and is forecasted to reach $14,5 bn. by the end of 2015. The number of the social network gamers worldwide is 750 mil. and is expected to continue rising, reaching 1,5 bn. in 2015.

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund Receives 8 Expressions of Interest for the Privatization of Hellenic Football Prognostics Organization (OPAP)

Athens November 10, 2012. Eight potential investors have expressed their interest to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the sale of 33% of OPAP (Hellenic Football Prognostics Organization) shares.

The deadline for the submission of Expression of Interest expired on November 9, 2012.

The following entities or consortia responded to the invitation:

 BC Partners

 Emma Delta Ltd, a fund advised by Emma Delta Management Ltd which is beneficially owned by Jiri Smejc (66,7%) and George Melisanidis (33,3%)

 Consortium of Gauselmann AG (55%), Playtech Ltd (41%) and Helvason Ltd (4%)

 Consortium of Intralot Holdings Luxemburg S.A. (34%) and Intralot Investments Ltd (66%)

 Primrose Treasure Limited subsidiary of Fosun international

 Third Point LLC

 TPG Capital

 Triple Five World Group Properties Limited

HRADF’s advisors will examine all 8 submissions and, within the next few days, will send their recommendations to the HRADF Board of Directors, indicating which candidates meet the selection criteria for the next phase of the tender.

HRADF’s CEO Yannis Emiris made the following statement: "We are satisfied by the response of the investment community, which has demonstrated its trust in the prospects of the country, despite the difficult economic situation. The number and entity of the submissions received is also a proof of investors’ confidence in our tendering procedures."

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Accepted as Associate Member of CIBELAE

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (November 1, 2012) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, has been accepted as an associate member of the international lottery association CIBELAE (Corporación Iberoamericana de Loterias y Apuestas del Estado). 

GLI is already an associate member of the European Lottery, the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and of the World Lottery Association.

“We are thrilled to be accepted as Associate Members of CIBELAE. This will enable us to be even closer to our current lottery clients and to contribute to the growth of the Corporation. We will look to participate actively in the Corporation and put our expertise to its benefit,” said GLI Director of Latin American and Caribbean Development Karen Sierra-Hughes.

GLI has an extensive range of services it provides to lotteries in jurisdictions all around the world, including: 

• Consulting 

• iGaming testing 

• RNG testing for server and terminal 

• System testing for functionality, RFP compliance, security and protocol compliance

• Governance, risk and compliance management

• Disaster recovery and business continuity implementation

• iGaming process advisory 

Additionally, GLI offers many WLA-SCS services including: WLA/ISO 27001 Security Control; WLA-SCS and WLA Responsible Gambling guidelines certification and audit preparation; and WLA-SCS /ISO 27001 implementation, training, diagnostics and audits. GLI is proud to have on staff one of the world’s few WLA-accredited auditors.

Lottery issues will be prominently featured at GLI’s Latin America and Caribbean Roundtable, which takes place November 12 in Buenos Aires. Registration is available now at www.gaminglabs.com, and more information is available by calling +1 702-914-2220 ext. 7122.

GLI’s Lottery Group, based in Moncton Canada, is one of 20 lab locations GLI maintains worldwide, staffing more than 750 employees. GLI serves more than 455 global jurisdictions, more than 130 of which exclusively accept GLI certification letters.

Mediaset España Selects Kambi Sports Solutions for Fully Managed Sportsbook Service

Kambi Sports Solutions, a leading Sportsbook supplier, has signed a new three year agreement to deliver a fully managed Sportsbook to Mediaset España, the largest television and media network in Spain.

Mediaset España is one of Spain’s 35 largest companies on the main Spanish stock exchange IBEX 35 with a market capitalisation of €1.7bn. 

According to the agreement, Kambi will provide a fully managed Sportsbook operating under a local gaming licence for three years.  

“I am delighted that Mediaset España has chosen to partner with Kambi and we are happy that Kambi continues to be the preferred choice for premium brands in Spain. Going forward our focus will be to work with our partners to take a leading position within the gaming market.” Kristian Nylén, CEO Kambi.

Kambi Sports Solutions, a leading Sportsbook supplier, has signed a new three year agreement to deliver a fully managed Sportsbook to Mediaset España, the largest television and media network in Spain.Mediaset España is one of Spain’s 35 largest companies on the main Spanish stock exchange IBEX 35 with a market capitalisation of €1.7bn. According to the agreement, Kambi will provide a fully managed Sportsbook operating under a local gaming licence for three years.  “I am delighted that Mediaset España has chosen to partner with Kambi and we are happy that Kambi continues to be the preferred choice for premium brands in Spain. Going forward our focus will be to work with our partners to take a leading position within the gaming market.” Kristian Nylén, CEO Kambi.

INTRALOT’S Christos Dimitriadis Appointed to the European Network and Information Security Agency’s Permanent Stakeholders’ Group

Christos K. Dimitriadis, Ph.D., CISA, CISM, CRISC, Head of Information Security of INTRALOT Group and International Vice President of ISACA, was appointed to be one of the 30 top IT-security experts who have started their term of office as members of the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) Permanent Stakeholders’ Group (PSG). The PSG will give top IT security advice to the EU’s ‘cyber security’ Agency ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency. The PSG is a group of leading IT-security experts that gives advice to the Agency’s Executive Director in, for example, drawing up a proposal for the Agency's annual Work Programme.

The selected applicants are appointed personally, ‘ad personam’ as PSG Members. That means that they neither represent a country, nor a company, but are selected upon the basis of their own specific expertise and personal merits. The term of office for the members is 2.5 years, i.e. 2012-2015. A list of the appointed members can be downloaded from here: https://www.enisa.europa.eu/about-enisa/structure-organization/psg/members 

The Executive Director of ENISA, Prof. Udo Helmbrecht, comments: “I am delighted to be able to announce the appointment of 30 dedicated top cyber security advisors as members of this new PSG. The information security of Europe needs more cooperation, dialogue and interaction with all the security stakeholders. The PSG therefore plays a crucial role in this respect, giving us cutting-edge input from EU industry, academia and consumers. I am thus looking forward to working closely with the entire new PSG. I am confident that their individual expertise will contribute with valuable insights and ideas to the Agency. As Chair of the PSG, I will closely involve them in ENISA’s future work, and I will in particular value their advice on the Agency’s Work Programme.”

Scientific Games Signs Massachusetts State Lottery Instant Ticket Contract

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Company has signed a contract to supply instant ticket games and related services to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The Company was selected following a competitive procurement process. The three-year contract, which started October 4, 2012, includes options for the Lottery to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods.  Revenue to Scientific Games will continue to be based on a price-per-thousand tickets basis.

 "The Massachusetts State Lottery has worked with Scientific Games since we started selling instant tickets nearly four decades ago, during which time they have consistently produced high quality products and met required performance outcomes," said Lottery Executive Director Paul Sternburg. "We are pleased to continue this partnership with Scientific Games as we work to maximize revenues returned to the Commonwealth and increase local aid dollars distributed to our 351 cities and towns."

 "We are pleased to continue our relationship with the Massachusetts Lottery, which is well known as an industry leader and one of the top performing lotteries in the world," commented Jim Trask, President of Printed Products for Scientific Games.  "Scientific Games strives to be the best in the industry and offer the best products to our customers. We are pleased that our bid received the highest scores in every evaluation category from an independent evaluation team at the highest per capita instant ticket lottery in the world."

 In fiscal year 2012, the Massachusetts State Lottery generated lottery revenues of $4.7 billion, of which $3.3 billion was derived from instant ticket game sales, and returned over $981 million in net profit to the Commonwealth.