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Prizes and Purpose: Telling Our Story
One of the things I am consistently reminded of as a director is how important beneficiary awareness is in garnering support for the mission of lotteries throughout the world.


Shaping the Future
Conferences are a great way to share information and contribute to the future of our industry.


Betting on Leadership
Hot off the heels of a much hyped but surprisingly underwhelming Super Bowl, the U.S. gets to put a bow on another NFL football season.


Happy Belated New Year!
The holiday season has come to an end, and 2025 has gotten off to fast start and promises to be memorable in many ways.


What Happens in Paris, Shouldn’t Stay in Paris
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the remnants of one of the most memorable World Lottery Summits are still around.


Full Steam Ahead With NASPL
Commentary from NASPL President Harold Mays, Director, Illinois Lottery


Reflections and Accomplishments
A short ten months ago, I was honored to be handed the gavel at the Milwaukee NASPL Annual Conference to start my term as President...


Is It Really Time for the Next NASPL Conference?
Time certainly does fly when you're having fun! It seems like just last week I was booking a polka band and coordinating with the Milwaukee


Lotteries Celebrate Fun, and Showcase Contributions, During Lottery Week
Great work deserves to be recognized and celebrated which is why I love Lottery Week.


Congratulations to LoterÃa de Puerto Rico on 90 years!
Although the first signs of a lottery trace back to the Han Dynasty in China around 200 B.C., it wasn’t until the Roman Emperor Augustus Cae


A Sneak Peek Into the NASPL Event Planning Process
I had always wondered how NASPL chooses its locations for its conferences every year.
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