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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016

CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727

LOTTERY SECURITY REPORTS LATEST STING RESULTS;
MAKES THREE ARRESTS

TALLAHASSEE - This month, law enforcement agents with the Florida Lottery's Division of Security visited 54 retailer locations as part of its on-going Operation Integrity program. Lottery retail locations in Escambia, Leon, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties were included.

As a result of these stings, three arrests were made on charges of Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014(2c1), Florida Statutes) involving Lottery tickets. One individual was arrested at T&T Food Mart, located at 2100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola; one individual was arrested at Beer City, located at 471 John Knox Road in Tallahassee; and one individual was arrested at Charlies Grocery Store, located at 648 William Street in Key West.

These actions are part of the Lottery's on-going effort to heighten awareness of what we do as an organization to combat illegal activity. The Florida Lottery will not tolerate fraudulent activity by its players or retailers. If you notice any suspicious activity involving a Lottery retailer or your Lottery purchase, contact your local law enforcement agency or 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 $29 billion to education and sending more than 725,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 97 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Florida retailers and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid more than $48.5 billion in prizes and made more than 1,800 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.

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