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Calif. lottery director to resignNews Story
Acting California Lottery Director Chon Gutierrez is resigning amid controversy created by Democrat lawmakers over the legality of California's recent entrance into the multi-state Mega Millions lotto game.Gutierrez, who recently served as a Schwarzenegger administration troubleshooter on government reorganization, told his top staff members that he was going on vacation and then would retire after 34 years of state service in various capacities under multiple administrations.Aides to Gov. Arnol
Aug 25, 2005, 2:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Names Acting DirectorNews Story
A top official closely involved in an investigation into inflated Lotto Texas jackpot advertisements was named acting executive director of the lottery commission today.Gary Grief, who has worked for the Texas Lottery Commission since its creation, was promoted from deputy executive director. He will oversee day-to-day operations at the nation's third-largest lottery, replacing Executive Director Reagan Greer, who resigned Friday.Greer stepped down two weeks after admitting he approved a staff r
Jul 11, 2005, 11:16 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Texas lottery director stands firm amid attacksReply
The executive director of any organization should know what's going on regarding that organization's policy, indeed, in most instances, he would set that policy. Mr. Greer had to know the organization was inflating the jackpot value through their advertising, there was no way he couldn't know. If he wasn't responsible for setting this policy he did nothing about it when the effects of the policy, whether positive or negative, took place.If the executive director discovered any malfeasance and/or
Jul 8, 2005, 12:40 pm - johnph77 - Lottery News

Texas lottery director stands firm amid attacksNews Story
Reagan Greer, the Texas Lottery Commission's embattled executive director who signed off on four inflated Lotto jackpots, shows no sign he will cave in to pressure and resign.Greer has asked the state auditor to conduct an investigation into the agency's policies and practices, particularly in personnel matters. I would like your office to provide me with an objective perspective on these matters, including any recommendations you might have to improve our agency in this area, Greer said in par
Jul 8, 2005, 11:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery Director given approval to hire, set up officesNews Story
Oklahoma's lottery director was given authority Tuesday to hire employees and to move ahead with plans to design and renovate the lottery's offices.Executive Director Jim Scroggins said he expects to hire about 130 employees, with about 90 to 100 of them assigned to work at the commission's headquarters, 3815 N Santa Fe.Members of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission voted to give Scroggins authority to hire the employees. Scroggins will report new hires at commission meetings.Among the first to be h
Jun 15, 2005, 3:33 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Virginia Lottery sales top $1 billion for fifth straight yearReply
virginia has a new lottery director also,hope things stay the same.....
May 14, 2005, 4:14 am - LOTTOMIKE - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery Commission Starts Search For DirectorNews Story
Oklahoma's new Lottery Commission Tuesday began preparing the process for hiring an executive director.The commissioners will start by approving a job description for the post. They will also decide how they should solicit applications.Tuesday's meeting at the Capitol was the commission's first since its seven members were named last month.
Mar 10, 2005, 12:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Virginia lottery director becomes university presidentReply
is she going to have to step down as VA Lottery director?
Mar 7, 2005, 6:00 pm - DoctorEw220 - Lottery News

Tennessee grants fewer lottery scholarships than projectedReply
i think the lottery director pay should be based on her performance.....
Nov 30, 2004, 2:40 pm - LOTTOMIKE - Lottery News

New Oregon Lottery Director AppointedNews Story
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has chosen Marion County District Attorney Dale Penn as the new director of the Oregon Lottery.Penn was appointed Thursday, and will start the job Oct. 25 if the appointment is confirmed by the state Senate.Marion County Deputy District Attorney Walt Beglau was selected by the governor as acting district attorney. He will officially become the district attorney when Penn leaves. (Penns) commitment to upholding the integrity of the law and to serving taxpayers are the q
Oct 8, 2004, 10:20 am - Todd - Lottery News