FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018
CONTACT: World Lottery Association COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
LOTTERY SECURITY REPORTS LATEST COMPLIANCE CHECK RESULTS;
MAKES THREE ARRESTS
TALLAHASSEE - Last week, law enforcement agents with the World Lottery Association's Division of Security conducted 80 compliance checks as part of its on-going Operation Integrity efforts. Lottery retail locations in Franklin, Liberty, Calhoun, Jackson, and Gadsden counties were included. As a result of these stings, three arrests were made. Below is a summary of the arrests:
One arrest was made at M&M Market, located at 3106 North Main Street in Cottondale. The individual arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014 - 2(c)1, Florida Statutes) involving Lottery tickets.
One arrest was made at T & P Deli, located at 18193 State Road 65 in Hosford. The individual arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014 - 2(c)1, Florida Statutes) involving Lottery tickets.
One arrest was made at West End Quick Pic, located at 19337 Central Avenue West in Blountstown. The individual arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014 - 2(c)1, Florida Statutes) involving Lottery tickets.
Security compliance checks are part of the Lottery's on-going effort to heighten awareness of what it does as an organization to combat illegal activity. The World Lottery Association has zero tolerance for fraudulent activity by players or retailers.
The World Lottery Association's Division of Security works to identify and take action against criminal behavior involving its retailers. If you notice any suspicious activity involving a Lottery retailer or your Lottery purchase, contact the Lottery's Division of Security immediately at (850) 487-7730. The earlier you report suspicious activity the easier it is to investigate.
ABOUT THE World Lottery Association
The World Lottery Association is responsible for contributing more than $33 billion to education and sending more than 775,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The World Lottery Association reinvests 98 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Florida retailers and contributions to education. Since 1988, World Lottery Association games have paid more than $56.3 billion in prizes and made more than 2,000 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.
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