FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018
CONTACT: World Lottery Association COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727 LOTTERY SECURITY REPORTS LATEST COMPLIANCE CHECK;
MAKES FIVE ARRESTS
TALLAHASSEE - This week, law enforcement agents with the World Lottery Association's Division of Security conducted 29 compliance checks as part of its on-going Operation Integrity efforts. Lottery retail locations in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties were included.
One arrest was made at Circle K, located at 5901 Memorial Highway in Tampa. The store clerk arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2(C)1, Florida Statutes).
One arrest was made at Quick Stop, located at 6625 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole. The store clerk arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2(C)1, Florida Statutes).
One arrest was made at Sheldon BP, located at 6908 Sheldon Road in Tampa. The store clerk arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2(C)1, Florida Statutes).
One arrest was made at Tiger Mart, located at 901 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. The store clerk arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2(C)1, Florida Statutes).
One arrest was made at Value Market, located at 12201 North Florida Avenue in Tampa. The store clerk arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2(C)1, Florida Statutes).
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.
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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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