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Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership 2022 Launch - Get Ready

Sunday, 16 January 2022

'Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership' LAUNCH

WILL SESSION - ALL MENTEES, MENTORS from all classes as well as attendees from SMART-TECH 2022 and LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE INVITED - no charge

GET PREPARED FOR 2022 Women in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program.

Congratulations to May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery for taking the reigns of the Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program in 2022. This program will launch in January of 2022. So as quickly as possible please review the slides for the 2022 program and timeline. Then fill out either the Mentee Form or the Mentor Form and send it in to us to get matched.

Click Here to download the slides for the 2022 Women in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program.

Please see the links to the MENTEE form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTEE FORM HERE

MENTOR form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTOR FORM HERE and fill them out and send them in as quickly as possible. Save the form to your computer desktop under your name and please Email your form to

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You will be matched by Rebecca Paul, President & CEO, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation and Chairwoman of WILL and May and be ready to start the WILL 2022 Program

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Session held at LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE

Monday, 06 December 2021

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Thursday October 28 -1:30 TO 4:30 PM Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WILL) Seminar

Sunday, 24 October 2021

PGRI's Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership

What a wonderful session this was!! Thank you all who participated.

1:30 TO 4:30 PM Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WILL) Seminar - This program will be recorded if you are unable to attend in person on Thursday and will be available on PGRITalks.com and on WomenInLotteryLeadership.com soon after the conference.

led by Rebecca Paul, President & CEO, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, President World Lottery Association, Founder & Chair of Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership, and Co-Host Lottery Expo Nashville

Rebecca Paul: I am excited about this year’s WILL program (Women in Lottery Leadership, scheduled for next Thursday at PGRI. We have a jam-packed program scheduled. Nashville is the largest Television market in America with all female leadership (General Managers).

This dynamite group of Nashville’s television leaders will be joining us for a conversation about Leadership.

May Scheve, who is taking over the Mentorship Program of WILL, will be discussing how to optimize the effectiveness and impact of this exciting program. And

Lynne Roiter, Secretary General of WLA and longtime leader of the lottery industry will be discussing the challenges of being one of the first female lawyers in Canadian Lotteries.

A reception will follow at the Hermitage.

Please plan on joining us.

All are invited.

Please click on the names below to read their bios.

Becky Magura, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nashville Public Television (NPT)

Deb McDermott, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, McDermott Media Group (MMG)

Tracey Rogers, Vice President and General Manager of WKRN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lynne Roiter, Former President and Chief Executive Officer,Loto-Québec Secretary General of the World Lottery Association (WLA)

May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri lottery; Chair of Powerball Group

This Seminar is a part of the PGRI LOTTERY EXPO Conference in Nashville, TN

PGRI LOTTERY EXPO and WILL (Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership) Seminar!

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

October 5 - Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WiLL) Mentoring Programme in Europe

Sunday, 03 October 2021

The Tour de France Femmes has signed up France’s National Lottery operator, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), as a major partner for the next three editions of the fixture, starting in 2022

Sunday, 20 June 2021

“We have been campaigning for many years for the creation of this event,” added FDJ CEO, Stéphane Pallez. “It was therefore natural that we should be a major partner. We have always wanted to contribute to the development of French races to offer greater visibility to the discipline and promote the practice of all. “We were among the first sponsors of ‘La Course by le Tour’ and FDJ will be a partner of the first Paris-Roubaix Femmes. Similarly, I am delighted that our women’s cycling team is now professional and that it can play a leading role in all these events.”

HISTORY-MAKING SLATE OF ALL-WOMEN OFFICERS OF NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND PROVINCIAL LOTTERIES

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

“Today is a new day for our industry. It is especially gratifying as it comes on the 100th anniversary of my state, Tennessee, becoming the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, and creating the three-fourths majority needed to amend the U.S. Constitution and give women across the country the right to vote,” Tennessee Education Lottery President and CEO, World Lottery Association (WLA) President and WILL Founder and Chair Rebecca Paul Hargrove said. “Ensuring gender equity brings valuable depth to an organization, adding a well-rounded voice to both internal and external discussions. This new slate of NASPL officers are exceptional leaders that set strong examples and inspire others to be the best they can be, and I am truly excited for what the future holds for our industry,” Hargrove added.

The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

May Scheve Reardon, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, has been elected to chair the Powerball Product Group by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

"This is a challenging time for multi-state games, and I look forward to guiding this group in our strategic initiative to improve Powerball sales,” May Scheve Reardon, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, said. “We are committed to fully exploring a variety of possibilities – including a new add-on feature and additional draw days – to see how we can best enhance and advance ‘America’s Game.’” “New games need to be flexible, scalable, simple, winnable and entertaining, as well as align-able with lotteries’ existing game portfolios,” she added. “My goal is to get a few states to start a new Powerball add-on game (“Double Play”), which meets that criteria, and add states as they are able to come on board. This will help create more regular Powerball play at lower jackpot levels.”

Sarah Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery, will be the 31st MUSL board president and the first-ever to serve from the Hoosier Lottery

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

"Powerball is the number one product of the Multi-State Lottery Association and has successfully helped generate billions for good causes. Each member lottery offers one or more multi-jurisdictional game, and all profits are retained by the individual lotteries to fund projects or purposes approved by their authorizing legislatures. In Indiana alone it helps us contribute to police, firefighter pension fund and teacher’s retirement funds to the tune of $30 million each, said Sarah Monnett Taylor, Executive Director of the Hoosier Lottery.”

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) scored a 99/100 for 2019 in France’s gender equality index

Sunday, 08 March 2020

Thank you for attending The WILL SESSION Sponsored by IGT Wednesday March 4, 2020 Eden Roc, Miami, Florida 1:30pm - WILL: Humanizing the FUTURE of Work - AWE (Advancing Workplace Excellence)

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Thank you so much for attending the WILL Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Session October 30th, 2019

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Scientific Games' Board Director Fran Townsend to Inspire Women at October 30th Leadership Event in New York City

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Pat McHugh, Lottery Group CEO for Scientific Games, said, “We are honored that Fran Townsend, who has served as such a strong leader for our country and Scientific Games, will be sharing her unique and empowering experiences to inspire women in the lottery industry. As one of the largest employers of talented women in the industry, we are a strong supporter of the Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership and its mission.” “We look forward to another meaningful gathering of leaders from throughout the lottery industry at our WILL event in New York City,” said Rebecca Hargrove, World Lottery Association President and Tennessee Lottery CEO, “The event is highlighted by Fran Townsend from Scientific Games’ Board of Directors, who is joining us to share her experiences as a very successful leader. Mentoring and advocating for women has been one of my passions since I began my career. WILL is very proud to be at the forefront of supporting advancement for women in the lottery sector.”

WILL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Saturday, 17 August 2019

The first WILL Scholarship Grant sponsored by JUMBO Interactive

JUMBO Interactive’s gift of $50,000 to fund scholarships will enable emerging female leaders to participate in training and educational seminars. The first recipient, was announced September 30, and received an all-expense-paid trip including round-trip airfare and hotel, breakfasts, lunches, and receptions to attend the WILL session in NYC on October 30, 2019. THANK YOU JUMBO Interactive! Thank you to IGT for sponsoring the WILL session at PGRI SMART-Tech Florida last February, and to Lottery Directors/CEO’s Rebecca Paul (TN), Gretchen Corbin (GA), Sue van der Merwe (Tabcorp Lotteries, Australia), May Scheve Reardon (MO), Lynne Roiter (Quebec), Sarah Taylor (IN), and Keynote Speaker Ann Simmons Nicholson, for leading a wonderfully entertaining afternoon that was both inspiring and enlightening.

Global Gaming Women Names GLI’s Christie Eickelman its New President

Tuesday, 06 August 2019

“Global Gaming Women has a strong mission statement, and our guiding principles of courage, integrity, and leadership continue to inspire our Board and the women we serve. We are grateful to the many companies and individuals who back GGW, and as we broaden our donor structure, we will ensure we will have the resources necessary to support the development of women at all levels throughout the industry,” Eickelman said.

International Game Technology PLC Announces Appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich to Board of Directors

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Sarah Alter, President & CEO of The Network of Executive Women, nominated to Lottery Control Board

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Stephanie Huckel, Senior Global Program Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, named one of 2019 40 Under Forty by the Providence Business News

Monday, 22 July 2019

Aston Martin appoints first-ever female president

Monday, 22 July 2019

New York Stock Exchange to Have First Female Leader in 226-Year History

Wednesday, 03 July 2019

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION | WOMEN’S LOTTERY LEADERSHIP PILOT PROGRAMME IN EUROPE

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Scientific Games Becomes Founding Partner of All-In Diversity Project to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in the Gaming Industry

Sunday, 26 May 2019

Panel Discussion: 'A Conversation with Sarah & Ryann' The WILL Mentorship Program

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Program (WILL) Seminar February 2019
Thank you to IGT for Sponsoring this WILL Seminar

Panel Discussion: 'A Conversation with Sarah & Ryann' The WILL Mentorship Program
Moderator: Rebecca Paul, CEO Tennessee Lottery, President World Lottery Association and Chair of WILL
Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, Hoosier Lottery (IN)
Ryann Petit-Frere, Marketing Manager, IGT (Tennessee Lottery)
Click here to watch this video recorded LIVE
Recorded live @ SMART-TECH 2019 February 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Panel Discussion: Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Program (WILL) - 'How You Become Who You Are'

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Program (WILL)

Thank you to IGT for Sponsoring this WILL Seminar

Ø Panel Discussion: 'How You Become Who You Are'

Moderator: Rebecca Hargrove, CEO Tennessee Lottery, President World Lottery Association and Chair of WILL

Gretchen Corbin, President & CEO, Georgia Lottery

Sue van der Merwe, CEO, Tabcorp Lotteries, Australia

May Scheve Reardon, Executive, Director, Missouri Lottery

Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, Hoosier Lottery (IN)

Ann Simmons Nicholson, CEO, Simmons Group

Click here to watch this video recorded LIVE

Recorded live @ SMART-TECH 2019 February 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Casinos Austria Appoints Bettina Glatz-Kremsner as New CEO

Sunday, 07 April 2019

Bettina Glatz-kremsner, the new CEO of Casinos Austria / Picture: © CASAG Casinos Austria AG / Photo: Christof Wagner

"I am pleased that the Supervisory Board has made a decision today, and I am delighted and honoured to be able to chair the company as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board from May. Together with my new colleagues on the Management Board, I will very quickly dedicate myself with the greatest dedication and commitment to the upcoming tasks and further development of the Group," said Glatz-Kremsner, commenting on her appointment as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board.

How Agencies Are Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

Sunday, 10 March 2019

Future of work: 5 top insights from Davos experts - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Sunday, 27 January 2019

Recruiting women into technical roles will make machines learn more efficiently

As Oscar nominee Regina King vows to hire ‘50% women,’ here’s how to work toward gender parity at your own workplace

Sunday, 27 January 2019

4 Reasons Why You Might Be Failing To Attract More Women In Tech

Sunday, 27 January 2019

Carolyn Tastad, group president of North America and executive sponsor of Gender Equality at Procter & Gamble

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

"We have to stop imposing one size fits all leadership stereotypes on women and on men. We need to shift our focus from fixing women to fixing the systems and behaviors that perpetuate bias in the workplace." Carolyn Tastad, group president of North America and executive sponsor of Gender Equality at Procter & Gamble

To start the year, the women's network FDJ hashtag# AEllesDeJouer organized a conference with Florence Sandis , feminine leadership specialist

Saturday, 19 January 2019

WLA Platinum Contributor IGT hosted a reception for the Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WILL)

Saturday, 19 January 2019

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan the next chairperson of the state’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB)

Sunday, 13 January 2019

Empowering Women

WILL SEMINAR was held February 28, 2019

Friday, 11 January 2019

Marilyn Spiegel assumes role of president at WYNN Las Vegas as Maurice Wooden is stepping down at the end of the year

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Marilyn Spiegel becoming president of Wynn Las Vegas is the company’s continued effort to have more women in leadership capacities. “Her deep experience in human resources and knowledge of what it takes to deliver the Wynn promise make her the ideal person to lead Wynn Las Vegas into the future,” Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox stated

Rebecca Paul elected WLA President

Sunday, 25 November 2018

Rebecca Paul elected WLA President

At the 13th General Meeting of the World Lottery Association (WLA), held this past Wednesday November 21 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rebecca Paul, President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, was unanimously elected President of the WLA. She succeeds outgoing WLA President Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, Director General of Switzerland’s Société de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande.

The election of the first woman to the position of president of the WLA was a landmark occasion both for the Association and the global lottery community. Ms. Hargrove is a 33-year lottery industry veteran and has served as the Chief Executive of four U.S. lotteries: Illinois Lottery, Florida Lottery, Georgia Lottery and, since September 2003, the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. Her resume includes a long list of lottery industry, business, and civic accomplishments and honors. In particular, she has served as Senior Vice President of the World Lottery Association (September 2012¬-November 2018), and is a Past President of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), and of AILE (International Association of State Lotteries). She remains one of the most respected, experienced, and admired leaders in the lottery industry.

Thank you to IGT for hosting the fabulous WILL reception during WLS2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sunday, 25 November 2018

Thank you to IGT for hosting the fabulous WILL reception during WLS2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Rebecca, Paul, Chair of WILL, thanked IGT and their team for hosting this reception in support of Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership! WOW What a wonderful turnout! Many women and men who attended wanted to learn more - please visit womeninlotteryleadership.com to learn more about this initiative and to download your application to become a MENTEE or MENTOR.

Coal miner’s daughter named UCF provost — first woman, African American in that role

Friday, 19 October 2018

Caesars Entertainment Appoints Denise M. Clark To Board Of Directors

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

‘Talk About Money’ and Other Career Advice for Women From Female Media Execs

Saturday, 11 August 2018

They spoke at Adweek's Women in Media and Sports Summit

Female CEO departures, why are so many leaving?

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

Click here to watch this video - Female CEO departures, why are so many leaving?

WATCH THIS FEATURE FROM CNBC YESTERDAY on the POWER LUNCH guest LISA MANN, THINK MARKETING, CEO and former senior executive, PepsiCo - on the Power Lunch panel and on the phone with Suzy Welch. (The video from CNBC has a lengthy commercial - the realy video starts right after that)

Watch Rebecca Paul, Chairman of WILL speak at NASPL's PDS Program in Orlando on July 25th

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

A big thank you to Scientific Games for sponsoring and hosting the Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Program @ NASPL PDS in Orlando July 25th. Thank you to NASPL for your support and partnership in bringing WILL to North American lotteries. Click here to watch Rebecca Paul at the LIVE EVENT

Empowering advice from today’s top women leaders -KPMG's ongoing mission to advance more women into the C-suite

Monday, 30 July 2018

Leading UK CIOs - Who happen to be female

Sunday, 15 July 2018

11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising’s Most Persistent Barriers

Sunday, 15 July 2018

These Brilliant Ads About Remarkable Women Went Viral After Cannes

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports win Advertiser of the Year for their campaign promoting women in sports

Saturday, 30 June 2018

The Board of Directors of the Multi-State Lottery Association elected May Scheve Reardon, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, to serve as Board President for fiscal year 2019

Friday, 29 June 2018

These 50 founders and VCs suggest 2018 may be a tipping point for women: Part 1

Friday, 29 June 2018

Leading UK CIOs - Who happen to be female

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2022 Mentorship Training Program

Click Here to download the slides for the 2022 Women in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program.

Please see the links to the MENTEE form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTEE FORM HERE

MENTOR form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTOR FORM HERE and fill them out and send them in as quickly as possible. Save the form to your computer desktop under your name and please Email your form to

mentorprogram@WomeninLotteryLeadership.com.

You will be matched by Rebecca and May and be ready to start the WILL 2022 Program

2018 program - Rebecca Paul, CEO, Tennessee Lottery is inviting lottery directors and CEOs of the major corporations to work with their HR Directors to encourage the women in your organizations to sign up as Mentees. The first WILL Training program was held in a webinar format May 3rd. Thank you so much to Rebecca Paul, CEO of the Tennessee Lottery and Wanda Wilson, Chief of Staff, Tennessee Lottery as the presenters of the Preliminary Training: Mentorship Program Webinar and Ryann Petit-Frere, Marketing Manager at IGT as the driver of the webinar and moderator. If you missed this webinar you can watch it by clicking on the link. Watch a replay of the webinar that took place May 3, 2018 click here. View the slides from this event please download here.

Mentorship

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Session held at LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE

Monday, 06 December 2021

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Scientific Games' Board Director Fran Townsend to Inspire Women at October 30th Leadership Event in New York City

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

WILL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Saturday, 17 August 2019

The first WILL Scholarship Grant sponsored by JUMBO Interactive

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION | WOMEN’S LOTTERY LEADERSHIP PILOT PROGRAMME IN EUROPE

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Panel Discussion: 'A Conversation with Sarah & Ryann' The WILL Mentorship Program

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Program (WILL) Seminar February 2019
Thank you to IGT for Sponsoring this WILL Seminar

Events

Thank you for attending The WILL SESSION Sponsored by IGT Wednesday March 4, 2020 Eden Roc, Miami, Florida 1:30pm - WILL: Humanizing the FUTURE of Work - AWE (Advancing Workplace Excellence)

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

WLA Platinum Contributor IGT hosted a reception for the Women’s Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WILL)

Saturday, 19 January 2019

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Inaugural Education Program- Watch the presentations here

Saturday, 17 March 2018

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Inaugural Education Final Program

Sunday, 22 October 2017

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Inaugural Education Program October 25th 2pm-5pm

Venue: Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Atlanta HIGHLAND BALLROOM Lobby Level

2:00pm Opening Remarks

Rebecca Hargrove, President & CEO Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

2:05pm Introduction of Monica Kaufman Pearson

Debbie Alford, President & CEO Georgia Lottery Corporation

Keynote Presentation—Navigating Biases Monica Kaufman Pearson

Break

3:00pm Panel Discussion—Overcoming Challenges in Your Professional Career

Veronica Biggins, Managing Partner, Diversified Search

Deborah Denechaud, Director of Sales, WSB-TV

Deborah Riley Draper, Executive Director, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Agency

Theresa Wenzel, President, Atlanta Dream

4:00pm Building an Inclusive Corporate Culture

Teresa Chapman, District Manager for the Atlanta Market, Home Depot, Inc.

4:15pm The Value of a Mentor/Mentee Relationship View the Powerpoint Slides here

Christie Eickleman, Vice President of Global Marketing, Gaming Laboratories International, Founding Board Member of Global Gaming Women

4:30pm Embracing the Many Forms of Mentorship

Wanda Young Wilson, COO & General Counsel, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

4:35pm The Role of Mentorship in my Personal, Professional Journey

Jennifer Seymour, VP Aurora Product Management, IGT, Inc.

4:40pm Developing a Global Lottery Mentorship Program - View the Powerpoint slides here

Rebecca Hargrove & Connie Laverty O’Connor, Sr Vice President and Chief Customer Officer IGT, Inc.

5:00pm Thank You & Closing Remarks

Rebecca Hargrove & Debbie Alford

WILL Meeting in Krakow, Poland June 2017

Saturday, 29 July 2017

Training

Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership 2022 Launch - Get Ready

Sunday, 16 January 2022

'Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership' LAUNCH

WILL SESSION - ALL MENTEES, MENTORS from all classes as well as attendees from SMART-TECH 2022 and LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE INVITED - no charge

GET PREPARED FOR 2022 Women in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program.

Click Here to download the slides for the 2022 Women in Lottery Leadership Mentorship Program.

Please see the links to the MENTEE form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTEE FORM HERE

MENTOR form DOWNLOAD NEW MENTOR FORM HERE and fill them out and send them in as quickly as possible. Save the form to your computer desktop under your name and please Email your form to

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You will be matched by Rebecca Paul, President & CEO, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation and Chairwoman of WILL and May and be ready to start the WILL 2022 Program