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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

CONTACT:
FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
communications@flalottery.com

LOTTERY SECURITY CONDUCTS 77 COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATIONS,
MAKES ONE ARREST

TALLAHASSEE - During the months of August and September 2021, law enforcement Special Agents with the Florida Lottery's Division of Security conducted 77 compliance investigations as part of its ongoing integrity efforts. These operations were conducted in Bay, Glades, Hendry, Hernando, St. Lucie, and Sumter counties.

One arrest was made at Country K Drive Thru, located at 385 South U.S. Highway 27 in Moore Haven. The store clerk arrested was charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful assignment or transfer of right to claim prize (violation of section 812.014, Florida Statutes).

Security compliance investigations are part of the Lottery's ongoing effort to heighten awareness around security and to prevent illegal activity. The Florida Lottery has zero tolerance for fraudulent activity by players or retailers.

The Florida Lottery'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 FLORIDA LOTTERY

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $40 billion to enhance education and sending more than 880,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Lottery retailers and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid more than $75.6 billion in prizes and made more than 3,000 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.

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