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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018

CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727

LOTTERY SECURITY REPORTS LATEST COMPLIANCE CHECK;
MAKES TWO ARRESTS

TALLAHASSEE - Last week, law enforcement agents with the Florida Lottery's Division of Security conducted 82 compliance checks as part of its on-going Operation Integrity efforts. Lottery retail locations in Indian River, Martin, and Palm Beach counties were included.

One arrest was made at Home Plate Liquors, located at 5469 Northwest St. James Drive in Port St. Lucie. The individual arrested was charged with Unlawful Assignment or Transfer of Right to Claim Prize (violation of section 24.118(2), Florida Statutes).

One arrest was made at Quik N EZ Corner Store, located at 755 4th Street in Vero Beach. The individual arrested was charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014.2c3, 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 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 $33 billion to education and sending more than 775,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery 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, Florida Lottery 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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