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RETAILERS

RETAILER RECRUITMENT SEMINAR

link to Florida Retailer Federation information

In the spirit of diversifying its small business partners, the Florida Lottery has launched a new initiative to increase the number of minority owned retailers statewide. Business owners looking for new and exciting products, seeking ways to bring more customers into their stores, and hoping to add an extra revenue source, are invited to attend the "How to become a Florida Lottery Retailer"Seminar.

Upcoming Seminars:

Date	Time	City	Location	Register
November 12, 2008	2 pm - 4 pm	Gainesville	Napolatano's 606 NW 75th Street Gainesville, FL 32608	Call below or Register Online
February 4, 2009	TBD	Tallahassee	TBD	Call below or Register Online
April 22, 2009	TBD	Miami	TBD	Call below or Register Online

Business owners interested in attending are asked to call: 1-800-428-8986 Ext. 7733.

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WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Being a Lottery Retailer is NOW more profitable than ever!

Earn extra cash with Retailer Incentive Programs:

FLORIDA LOTTO™ Bonus commission for selling a winning jackpot ticket starts at $10,000 and increases by $5,000 with each rollover!*
MEGA MONEY™ Bonus commission for selling a top prize ticket starts at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each rollover!*

FANTASY 5® Bonus commission of $500 for every winning top prize ticket sold!

Full service On-line and Scratch-Off products provided
5 percent commission on ticket sales
1 percent commission on cashing winning tickets
No investment required
No cost for equipment, fixtures or supplies
Average $1,547 gross margin per square foot
Attract high-frequency customers that boost traffic and sales by an average of 11 percent
Lottery players shop more often and spend 2.5 times more than non-lottery customers

RETAILER SUPPORT

In-store service from Lottery Representative
Attractive Point of Sale material furnished at no cost
Ongoing training at no cost
In-store promotional opportunities provided
Retailer Hotline for quick assistance

There is a $100 non-refundable application fee and a $10 weekly service charge

*Multiple winners - retailers share bonus


	Florida Lottery retailers earned $225 million in Lottery sales commissions, cashing bonuses and retailer incentives FY05/06!

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HOW TO APPLY

Complete the E-Z START Retailer Application Assistance form to the right and a Lottery Representative will contact you or
Complete a Retailer Application and required forms (click on links below to download application and forms)
For assistance in completing the application or to request a visit from a Lottery Representative, contact your local Lottery District Office. Click here for locations: Florida Lottery District Offices.
To ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, a Lottery Representative will conduct a site visit of your business location. For more information, please review the Requirements for Lottery Retailers Brochure (Also available in Spanish), which outlines the primary requirements of the ADA and the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. The brochure provides guidelines for retailers to assist them in ensuring that lottery tickets are accessible to people with disabilities.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100 with retailer application and required forms to:

The Florida Lottery
Retailer Contracting
250 Marriott Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4035
If you would like to contact a Lottery Representative, please call 1-850-487-7733 or email b2b@flalottery.com

(Please allow 8-10 business days for application processing)

E-Z START RETAILER APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Contact Name*
Business Name* Business Address* Business City, ZIP Code* How Many Stores?* Email* Daytime Phone* Questions or Comments* * Required Fields

Privacy Act Notice

Under the Federal Privacy Act, disclosure of a person's Social Security number is voluntary unless a Federal statute specifically requires such disclosure or allows states to collect the number. In connection with filing an application to become a Florida Lottery retailer, disclosure of the applicant's Social Security number is required by 26 U.S.C.A. s. 6109 for tax reporting purposes. The applicant's Social Security number will also be used in performing the background investigation necessary to implement Section 24.112, Florida Statutes, because the Social Security number is used as an identifier in the databases searched.

The Lottery may also provide this information to law enforcement agencies to enforce criminal laws.

Under Section 119.071(5), Florida Statutes, an agency may collect Social Security numbers if it is imperative for the performance of the agency's duties and responsibilities. Notice is hereby provided that for retailer applicants that are legal entities, it is imperative that the Lottery use the Social Security numbers of members, partners, officers, directors, etc., to conduct the background investigations necessary to implement Section 24.112, Florida Statutes, because the Social Security number is used as an identifier in the databases searched.

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APPLICATION FORMS

Retailer Application - used by businesses applying for an initial location. (Also available in Spanish)

Chain Account Retailer Application - used by business entities applying for more than one location at a time.

Chain Account Additional Location Application - used by established Lottery retailers to add locations.

Electronic Fund Transfer Form - authorizing the Lottery to make automatic withdrawals or deposits from or into retailer's business checking account.

Retailer Contract - signed by an authorized business officer or owner. (Also available in Spanish)

Retailer Rules - Official rules of the Lottery outlining retailer responsibilities.

Retailer Application Package Checklist - A guide for applicants to use in completing the retailer application package.

Landlord Approval Form - retailers with a lease agreement must have their landlord's approval for GTECH® to install outside communications equipment. The form requires the landlord's signature.

GTECH® Online Terminal System Flyer - includes a description of communications equipment that will be installed inside and outside the retailer location. Also includes frequently asked questions and answers concerning the installation process.

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