I wanted to briefly share some important information with you. First, our press conference today regarding our opposition to lottery ticket vending machines was very successful. Held at the Capitol Building in Little Rock, it was well attended by members of the Arkansas press. Channel 4, 7, 11 and 16 should have news about our press conference on TV at 5:30 this evening, so be sure to watch the news!
Yesterday we sent out an email urging the Arkansas Lottery Commission to consider the Public’s comments regarding lottery ticket vending machines at their meeting next week; we also invited you to attend the meeting. Today, members of our staff delivered 64 letters to the Arkansas Lottery Commission—all requesting a public hearing about the vending machines.
I am pleased to inform you that the Arkansas Lottery Commission has agreed to hold such a hearing next week, at 1:00 PM on Thursday afternoon—an hour before their Commission Meeting.
The Arkansas Lottery Commission has announced they will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 19, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Union Plaza Building at 124 W. Capitol Avenue in Little Rock.