THE FLORIDA LOTTERY TO HOST LUNCHEON:
“HOW TO BECOME A FLORIDA LOTTERY RETAILER”
WHAT: 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” luncheon.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bonefish Grill, 14261 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL
RSVP: Business owners interested in attending are asked to call (239) 278-7118, (239) 278-7115 (en español) or 1-800-428-8986 ext. 7733 to RSVP by Friday, March 14.
BACKGROUND: In the spirit of diversifying its small business partners, the Florida Lottery
launched a new initiative to increase the number of minority owned retailers statewide. Currently,
the Florida Lottery has more than 13,000 retail outlets consisting of both independent and multi-
location corporate retailers. From inception through fiscal year 2006-2007 more than $47.9 billion in Florida Lottery tickets have been sold. This activity has netted retailers across the state in excess of $2.68 billion in commissions and redemption bonuses.
Business owners who become Florida Lottery retailers will receive benefits such as commissions, cashing bonuses, bonus incentives for special promotions and support from the Lottery’s District Offices and Marketing department.
Since the launch of the first Scratch-Off ticket, MILLIONAIRE, on January 12, 1988, the Florida
Lottery has contributed more than $18 billion to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund,
benefiting our students and schools, as well as funding more than one million annual Bright
Futures scholarships.
